Two red-hot contenders for a Top 2 finish in IPL 2025—Mumbai Indians (MI) and Gujarat Titans (GT)—square off at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday, May 6, in what could be a defining contest of the league stage. Both sides are tied at 14 points, and with a better Net Run Rate (NRR) than RCB, a win here will take the victor to the top of the table.
GT outplayed MI in the first-leg clash in Ahmedabad, but much has changed since. Mumbai, languishing at the bottom early in the season, are now on a six-match winning streak, winning four out of five at home and roaring towards a Top 2 berth. In contrast, GT have kept themselves in the mix with timely wins, mostly powered by their dominant top 3.
Match Details: MI vs GT
- Match: Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Titans
- Date: Tuesday, May 6
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Weather: Warm and humid; possible dew later in the evening
- Par Score: 200
- Toss Strategy: Chasing side holds advantage due to dew
Pitch & Ground Report – Wankhede Stadium
| Factor | Data |
|---|---|
| Avg 1st Innings Score | 178 |
| Avg 2nd Innings Score | 156 |
| Shortest Boundary | Square boundaries ~ 63m |
| Expected Strategy | Chase-friendly; dew impact |
| Type | Matches | Wkts | Avg | ER | SR | 4w/5w | Dot% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacers | 5 | 45 | 26.4 | 9.61 | 16.4 | 2/0 | 37.9% |
| Spinners | 5 | 15 | 34.93 | 8.8 | 23.8 | 1/0 | 34.1% |
Mumbai Indians (MI)
- Form: 6 wins in last 6 matches
- Home record: 4 wins out of 5
- Key Strength: Seam bowling depth; explosive middle order
- Probable XI:
- Ryan Rickelton (wk)
- Rohit Sharma
- Will Jacks
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya (c)
- Naman Dhir
- Corbin Bosch/Mitchell Santner
- Deepak Chahar
- Trent Boult
- Jasprit Bumrah
- (Karn Sharma as Impact)
Tactics:
- Target GT’s Top 3 with pace upfront (Bumrah, Boult, Chahar)
- Jacks/Karn could chip in with overs if spin is needed
- Santner is available but may not start
Gujarat Titans (GT)
- Form: Resurgent; beat MI earlier this season
- Strength: Top 3 batters – Gill, Sudharsan, Buttler
- Probable XI:
- Sai Sudharsan
- Shubman Gill (c)
- Jos Buttler (wk)
- Washington Sundar
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Rahul Tewatia
- Shahrukh Khan
- Rashid Khan
- Sai Kishore
- Gerald Coetzee/Kagiso Rabada
- Mohammed Siraj
- Prasidh Krishna (Impact)
Tactics:
- Rabada to challenge Rohit, Surya, Hardik, and Jacks
- Use Rashid Khan to strangle MI in the middle overs
- Bowl first if dew sets in
MI vs GT Key Match-ups to Watch
| Batter | Bowler | Stats (T20s) |
|---|---|---|
| Buttler | Bumrah | 78 runs in 87 balls, 4 outs – SR: 89.65 |
| Rohit | Rashid Khan | 55 runs in 40 balls, 4 outs – Avg: 13.75 |
| Rohit | Prasidh Krishna | 51 runs in 30 balls, 2 outs – SR: 170 |
| Rickelton | Coetzee | 21 runs in 18 balls, 3 outs – Avg: 7.00 |
| Tilak Varma | Prasidh Krishna | 0 runs in 7 balls, 3 outs |
| Tilak Varma | Rashid Khan | 23 runs in 22 balls, 2 outs – Avg: 11.5 |
MI vs GT Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Team Picks
Wicketkeepers
- Jos Buttler – 470 runs | Avg: 78.33 | SR: 169.06
- Ryan Rickelton – Two consecutive fifties; 2nd highest MI scorer
Batters
- Shubman Gill – 465 runs | Avg: 51.67 | SR: 162.02
- Sai Sudharsan – 504 runs | Avg: 50.40 | SR: 154.12
- Suryakumar Yadav – 475 runs | Avg: 67.86 | SR: 172.72
- Rohit Sharma – 3 fifties in last 4 matches
All-rounder
- Hardik Pandya – In form with bat and ball
- Rashid Khan: Has a great record vs MI
Bowlers
- Jasprit Bumrah – Key powerplay threat vs GT’s top 3
- Trent Boult – 16 wickets | Avg: 21 | SR: 14.31
- Prasidh Krishna – 19 wickets | Player of the Match in reverse fixture
Captain / Vice-Captain Picks
| Player | Role | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Suryakumar Yadav | C / VC | Consistency + GT match-up history |
| Sai Sudharsan | C / VC | GT’s top run-getter, dependable opener |
| Jasprit Bumrah | VC | Could break GT’s top-heavy batting early |
MI vs GT: Important Stats to know
- Gill & Sudharsan are the only pair with 600+ opening stand runs in a season
- Gill at Wankhede: 81 runs in 103 balls | Avg: 8.1 | SR: 78.64
- Rashid Khan vs MI: 20 wickets in 16 games | Avg: 18.8 | ER: 6.06
- Suryakumar vs GT: 248 runs in 138 balls | Avg: 62 | SR: 179.71
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