MI vs GT Match Preview: Both Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans are vying for playoff spots, each with 14 points.
The match 56 of the IPL 2025 between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Gujarat Titans (GT) is scheduled to be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on May 6, 2025. Here’s a comprehensive preview:
Head-to-Head Record
- Total Matches Played: 6
- Gujarat Titans Won: 4
- Mumbai Indians Won: 2
GT has the upper hand in their head-to-head encounters with MI, leading 4-2.
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Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report
Surface: The red-soil pitch at Wankhede offers true bounce and encourages strokeplay.
Recent Matches: High-scoring games have been the norm, with MI chasing down 177 in 15.4 overs against CSK and posting 215/7 against LSG.
Bowling Impact: Pacers have been more effective, taking 45 wickets compared to 15 by spinners in IPL 2025 matches at this venue.
Weather Forecast
Conditions: The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai on May 6, predicting light to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms.
Impact on Match: Rain is expected between 4 PM and 6 PM, with chances of thunderstorms later in the evening, which could affect the match proceedings.
Predicted Playing XIs
Mumbai Indians (MI):
- Ryan Rickelton (wk)
- Rohit Sharma
- Will Jacks
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya (c)
- Naman Dhir
- Mitchell Santner
- Deepak Chahar
- Trent Boult
- Jasprit Bumrah
Gujarat Titans (GT):
- Sai Sudharsan
- Shubman Gill (c)
- Jos Buttler (wk)
- Washington Sundar
- Rahul Tewatia
- Shahrukh Khan
- Rashid Khan
- Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore
- Kagiso Rabada
- Mohammed Siraj
- Prasidh Krishna
Match Significance
Both MI and GT are vying for playoff spots, each with 14 points. A win here would bring either team closer to securing a place in the top four, while a loss could complicate their playoff aspirations.
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