MI VS GT Match 56 Preview & Dream11 Prediction IPL 2025
1. Match Details
• Match: Mumbai Indians (MI) vs Gujarat Titans (GT) – Match 56
• Date: Tuesday, 6 May 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
• Live Broadcast: Star Sports Network & JioCinema
• Time Zone: All times in IST
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2. Pitch Report – Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
The Wankhede Stadium is known for its batting-friendly wicket. With a flat surface, short boundaries, and lightning-fast outfield, batters often dominate at this venue. Spinners may struggle due to low grip, but pacers with variations in the death can be effective.
• Average 1st Innings Score: 185+
• Chasing Team Record: Better success rate while chasing
• Dew Factor: Likely in the second innings
Expect a high-scoring encounter under lights.
3. Weather Report – Mumbai (6 May 2025)
• Temperature: 29°C to 34°C
• Humidity: Around 70%
• Wind: Gentle breeze at 10-14 km/h
• Rain Forecast: 0% – Clear skies expected
Perfect cricketing conditions at Wankhede.
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4. Head-to-Head Record: MI vs GT
• Total Matches Played: 5
• Mumbai Indians Wins: 1
• Gujarat Titans Wins: 4
• No Results/Draws: 0
GT has dominated this rivalry, winning four of the last five encounters. MI will be eager to settle scores on their home turf.
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5. Squad Overview
Mumbai Indians (MI) Squad 2025
Batsmen:
• Rohit Sharma
• Suryakumar Yadav
• Tilak Varma
• Bevon Jacobs
• Corbin Bosch
• Naman Dhir
• Will Jacks
• Robin Minz (wk)
• Ryan Rickelton (wk)
• Krishnan Shrijith (wk)
All-Rounders:
• Hardik Pandya (C)
• Raj Bawa
• Mitchell Santner
• Ashwani Kumar
• Vignesh Puthur
Bowlers:
• Jasprit Bumrah
• Deepak Chahar
• Reece Topley
• Trent Boult
• Arjun Tendulkar
• Karn Sharma
• Mujeeb Ur Rahman
• Raghu Sharma
• Satyanarayana Raju
Gujarat Titans (GT) Squad 2025
Batsmen:
• Shubman Gill (C)
• Sai Sudharsan
• Shahrukh Khan
• Sherfane Rutherford
• Mahipal Lomror
• Nishant Sindhu
All-Rounders:
• Dasun Shanaka
• Rahul Tewatia
• Karim Janat
• Washington Sundar
• Jayant Yadav
• Sai Kishore
Wicketkeepers:
• Jos Buttler
• Anuj Rawat
• Kumar Kushagra
Bowlers:
• Rashid Khan
• Gerald Coetzee
• Kagiso Rabada
• Mohammed Siraj
• Prasidh Krishna
• Kulwant Khejroliya
• Gurnoor Brar
• Ishant Sharma
• Manav Suthar
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6. Key Players to Watch
Mumbai Indians (MI)
• Jasprit Bumrah: Wankhede’s bounce and pace suits his lethal yorkers
• Suryakumar Yadav: In red-hot form; crucial middle-order anchor
• Hardik Pandya: As captain and all-rounder, his impact with both bat and ball is key
• Tilak Varma: Left-hander’s adaptability makes him MI’s X-factor
Gujarat Titans (GT)
• Shubman Gill: Leading the side and scoring big – the backbone of GT
• Rashid Khan: Can turn the match with his wrist spin on any pitch
• Rahul Tewatia: Finisher who loves pressure situations
• Jos Buttler: If opening, can change the game in powerplay
7. Probable Playing XI
Mumbai Indians (MI):
1. Rohit Sharma
2. Bevon Jacobs
3. Suryakumar Yadav
4. Tilak Varma
5. Hardik Pandya (C)
6. Will Jacks
7. Robin Minz (wk)
8. Jasprit Bumrah
9. Mitchell Santner
10. Reece Topley
11. Karn Sharma
Impact Players: Deepak Chahar, Corbin Bosch, Raj Bawa
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Gujarat Titans (GT):
1. Shubman Gill (C)
2. Sai Sudharsan
3. Jos Buttler (wk)
4. Shahrukh Khan
5. Sherfane Rutherford
6. Rahul Tewatia
7. Dasun Shanaka
8. Rashid Khan
9. Gerald Coetzee
10. Mohammed Siraj
11. Kulwant Khejroliya
Impact Players: Washington Sundar, Prasidh Krishna, Mahipal Lomror
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8. Dream11 Fantasy Prediction
Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler, Robin Minz
Batters: Shubman Gill (C), Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma
All-Rounders: Hardik Pandya (VC), Rahul Tewatia
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj
Captain Pick: Shubman Gill
Vice-Captain Pick: Hardik Pandya
Differential Picks: Will Jacks, Sai Sudharsan
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9. Final Match Prediction
While Gujarat Titans have historically had the upper hand, Mumbai Indians playing at Wankhede Stadium is a different beast. With their powerful batting line-up and home crowd support, MI might have a slight edge. However, GT’s balanced squad and match-winners like Rashid and Gill keep them firmly in the contest.
Final Verdict:
Mumbai Indians to win – but expect a thrilling high-scoring battle with momentum swings.
