The IPL 2025 goes on, with contests that create excitement. Mumbai Indians (MI) will host Gujarat Titans (GT). The match will occur on May 6, 2025, at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Match Details :

• The time is 7:30 PM IST.
• The date is Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

Both teams look toward playoff positions. This match is important for campaign momentum.

Recap of Last Encounter

In an earlier game this season, Gujarat Titans defeated Mumbai Indians by 36 runs. Batting first GT posted 196/8. Sai Sudharsan had 63 off 41 as well as Jos Buttler made contributions of value. Mumbai’s chase had a poor start with early wickets for Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton. Suryakumar Yadav made 48 next to Tilak Varma made 39. The total came to 160/6 in 20 overs.

Current Form and Player Highlights

Mumbai Indians (MI)

Suryakumar Yadav has performed in a way that makes him noticeable for MI this season. He has 345 runs in 10 matches at a strike rate of 169. He has been the backbone of their middle order consistently. Rohit Sharma showed brilliance sometimes with 299 runs. Tilak Varma continues to impress with calm when pressure increases. Jasprit Bumrah remains MI’s most potent weapon with the ball, especially in the death overs.

As a leader and an all-rounder, Captain Hardik Pandya will be under pressure to deliver. His tactical calls will have a role in this home game.

Gujarat Titans (GT)

Sai Sudharsan experiences a season of dreams with 367 runs in 8 matches in addition to an average above 50. Skipper Shubman Gill also chipped in with 262 runs. GT’s top order gave them starts of power consistently. They are setting up or chasing down big targets with confidence.

Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna have been effective at the front and the back end on the bowling front. The Titans’ bowlers maintained control in most matches. They want to maintain this strength on a pitch good for batting like Wankhede.

Pitch & Conditions

Wankhede Stadium has short boundaries, a fast outfield as well as a flat surface good for batting. Dew often appears in evening matches next to this usually makes it a little easier to bat second. Mumbai Indians have often won at Wankhede Stadium. The support from fans could help the team feel better.

What to Expect

MI wants to recover from the loss to GT and take advantage of playing at home. GT wants to continue winning. People watching can expect many runs and a very close contest. Both teams have batters who can score runs quickly and bowling that is difficult. This makes the game even in addition to the result has consequences for the playoffs.

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