Two sides that are on the verge of playoff qualifications, the Mumbai Indians (MI) and Gujarat Titans (GT), will take on each other in what is set to be a high-octane clash at Wankhede on Tuesday evening. Both these teams have done tremendously well in this tournament, and a win here would propel their case for a top 2 finish.
Which of the two heavyweights will come out on top in this all-important clash? We will find out. As always, we’ve got you covered with our expert fantasy tips, match details, team lineups, and in-depth predictions for this 47th game between MI and GT.
Match Details
- Date: May 6, 2025
- Time: 7.30 PM
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Teams: Mumbai Indians (MI) vs Gujarat Titans (GT)
Head-to-Head: MI vs GT
- Matches Played: 6
- Gujarat Titans won: 4
- Mumbai Indians won: 2
- Key Statistical Insights:
- Average first-innings score at venue: 170.48 (121 matches)
- Gujarat has the wood over MI, winning 4 of the 6 games they played against each other, including the last 3
- At this venue, they faced each other only once back in 2023, and MI won that fixture
- Chasing team win percentage: 53.72% (65 matches)
- Predicted Winner: Mumbai Indians (55% probability)
- Match Result: GT won the reverse fixture (Game 9 of IPL 2025) held at Ahmedabad by 36 runs
Pitch and Weather Report
Wankhede Stadium characteristics
- Pitch Characteristics:
- It will be a typical Wankhede where the ball will come onto bat nicely
- Out of the 10 innings, three totals have been over 200
- Pacers have found assistance here historically, especially with the new ball
- Potential for another score above 180
- Weather Conditions:
- Temperature: 29°C
- Humidity: 75%
- Evening match with humid conditions
- 45% chances of thunderstorms
- Minimal wind interference
Playing XI Probables & Impact Subs: MI vs GT (IPL 2025)
Mumbai Indians (MI) Probable XI
- Ryan Rickelton (WK)
- Rohit Sharma
- Tilak Varma
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Hardik Pandya (C)
- Will Jacks
- Naman Dhir
- Mitchell Santner/ Corbin Bosch
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Karn Sharma
- Deepak Chahar
- Trent Boult
Team Strategy: The Mumbai Indians are having a tremendous run, having won six games on the trot. Almost all the batters are in form, and the bowlers seem to be in fine rhythm.
Team News: The five-time champions will likely stick with the same XI they played against RR in their previous fixture
Gujarat Titans (GT) Probable XI
- Sai Sudharsan
- Shubman Gill (C)
- Jos Buttler (WK)
- Shahrukh Khan
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Rahul Tewatia
- Rashid Khan
- Sai Kishore
- Mohammed Siraj
- Prasidh Krishna
- Ishant Sharma
- Washington Sundar
Team Strategy: They have a well-rounded line-up with top order in stunning batting form, with enough firepower in the middle-order as well. Also, they have one of the strongest bowling attacks in this IPL
Team News: Like MI, the Titans will likely have the same XI and might change the Impact Sub based on the requirement.
Dream11 Fantasy Insights
Top Captain Choices
- Suryakumar Yadav (MI)
- Scored 475 runs this season in just 11 innings at an SR of 172.73
- Amassed 248 runs in 5 innings against GT and has a century (103*)
- Potential Points: 80-100
- Jos Buttler (GT)
- Has made 572 runs in 11 innings against MI, with a century and four other 50+ scores
- Has already amassed 470 runs in 10 innings at an SR of 169.06 this season
- Potential Points: 80-100
- Prasidh Krishna (GT)
- Has taken 19 wickets this IPL, the most by any bowler
- 9 wickets in as many games against MI
- Potential Points: 100-120
Key match-ups that should impact the fantasy picks
- Suryakumar Yadav vs Prasidh Krishna
- Jos Buttler vs Jasprit Bumrah
- MI openers vs Mohammed Siraj
Fantasy Tips for MI vs GT (IPL 2025)
- The batters from both teams have been in tremendous form
- Two of the best bowling sides in this competition
- Prioritize captaincy candidates based on form
- Keep an eye out for last-minute team changes.
Our Winning Dream11 Team
Dream11 Team Building Strategy
- 4-5 Batters
- 1-2 Wicket-Keepers
- 1-2 All-Rounders
- 3-4 Bowlers
Team Composition: GT 5 – MI 6
- Wicket-Keepers: Jos Buttler, Ryan Rickelton
- Batters: Suryakumar Yadav, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma
- All-rounder: Hardik Pandya
- Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Trent Boult, Rashid Khan
Match Outcome Predictions
- Predicted Score: 180+ runs
- Toss Factor: Batting second has won most times here
- Winning Probability:
- Mumbai Indians: 55%
- Gujarat Titans: 45%
Disclaimer: Fantasy predictions are speculative. Actual performance may vary.
Good Luck, Fantasy Cricketers!
