Match Details
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Date: May 06, 2025
Toss: Gujarat Titans won the toss and elected to field first
Series: Indian Premier League 2025
Match Timings: 7:30 PM IST start, First Session 7:30 PM–9:00 PM, Interval 9:00 PM–9:20 PM, Second Session 9:20 PM–10:50 PM
Umpires: Kaushik Gandhi, Saidharshan Kumar
TV Umpire: KN Ananthapadmanabhan
Reserve Umpire: Mohit Krishnadas
Match Referee: Arjan Kripal Singh
Team Lineups
Mumbai Indians Playing XI
Rohit Sharma
Ryan Rickelton (wk)
Will Jacks
Suryakumar Yadav
Tilak Varma
Hardik Pandya (c)
Naman Dhir
Corbin Bosch
Deepak Chahar
Trent Boult
Jasprit Bumrah
Gujarat Titans Playing XI
Shubman Gill (c)
Sai Sudharsan
Jos Buttler (wk)
M Shahrukh Khan
Rahul Tewatia
Sai Kishore
Rashid Khan
Gerald Coetzee
Arshad Khan
Mohammed Siraj
Prasidh Krishna
Match Preview
Mumbai Indians (MI) faced off against Gujarat Titans (GT) in a high-stakes encounter at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on May 06, 2025, in the 56th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. With MI riding a six-match winning streak and GT coming off a strong 38-run victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad, both teams were in top form, making this clash pivotal for playoff qualification. The Wankhede pitch, known for favoring batsmen and offering early assistance to pacers, promised a high-scoring thriller, with dew likely to aid the chasing team.
GT captain Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to bowl first, bringing in Arshad Khan in place of Ishant Sharma, while MI fielded an unchanged XI. The stage was set for a battle between MI’s formidable batting lineup, led by Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav, and GT’s potent bowling attack, featuring Rashid Khan and Mohammed Siraj.
Playoff Implications
This match carried significant weight for both teams’ playoff aspirations. MI, sitting third on the points table, aimed to reclaim the top spot with a seventh consecutive win, which would virtually secure their playoff berth. GT, also on 14 points, looked to consolidate their position in the top four with a victory, having previously defeated MI by 36 runs earlier in the season at Ahmedabad. A win for either side would bring them level with table-toppers Royal Challengers Bengaluru on 16 points, with MI holding an edge due to their superior Net Run Rate.
Key Players to Watch
Mumbai Indians: Suryakumar Yadav, with 446 runs in 10 matches at a strike rate of 179.11, and Jasprit Bumrah, with his lethal pace, were expected to lead the charge. Rohit Sharma’s recent form, including three fifties in four games, added firepower to MI’s top order.
Gujarat Titans: Sai Sudharsan (504 runs in 10 matches) and Jos Buttler (470 runs) formed a formidable batting trio alongside captain Shubman Gill. Rashid Khan’s spin and Prasidh Krishna’s pace were crucial in GT’s bowling strategy.
Broadcast Details
The match was broadcast live on Star Sports Network, with streaming available on the JioHotstar app and website, ensuring fans didn’t miss a moment of the action.
Conclusion
With both teams in scintillating form and the Wankhede crowd roaring, the MI vs GT clash was poised to be a defining moment in the IPL 2025 playoff race. The outcome of this match would not only shape the points table but also set the tone for the final stretch of the league stage.
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