🏏IPL 2025 - Match 56: MI vs GT on 6th May 2025 at Wankhade,@ 7:30🏏 - Page 2

The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is expected to be a batting-friendly surface, especially under lights. However, early in the innings, pacers can find some swing thanks to the sea breeze, and the new ball might provide a bit of seam movement. The batters need to be careful during the powerplay, but as the match progresses, they can trust the bounce and pace to play their shots. Notably, dew will kick in, making it tough for bowlers to grip the ball in the second innings. The team winning the toss will go with the trend of bowling first and chasing down the total.

MI vs GT Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter of the Match—Sai Sudharsan

GT opener Sai Sudharsan already has managed 504 runs in 10 innings this season. Being second on the top run-scorers list up until now, it may be expected for him to score big yet again. The southpaw has been in the form of his life, scoring runs at will. With the former champions requiring a win in this game, Sudharsan's bat needs to do the talking once again.

Probable Best Bowler of the Match—Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah has taken 11 wickets in seven matches this season and might be expected to fire once again. Coming off a match-winning spell against the Rajasthan Royals, Bumrah will be running high on confidence. MI skipper Hardik Pandya will bank on his star bowler to tackle Gujarat's solid batting line-up and provide crucial breakthroughs.

Today's Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the match

Scenario 1

If Mumbai Indians bowl first:

• GT PP: 60-70
• GT Total: 205-215
• Mumbai Indians to win

Scenario 2

If Gujarat Titans bowl first:

• MI PP: 70-80
• MI Total: 215-225
• Gujarat Titans to win

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

Thanks Madhuri for the tag and thread ..looking forward to the match and rooting for GT!

Thank you for the tags Madhuri

it’ll be a contest of who’s the best today since both seem quite equally on par to me GT more so!

Sai sudharshan is anchor of GT.. If mumbai needs to win they have to get him out soon..

Sometimes you don't want both teams to win.. What to do then

MI vs GT Toss Prediction

Analysis of Wankhede Stadium's matches shows teams batting second have maintained a slight advantage with a higher run rate and higher projected score in IPL 2025. This makes the toss important, though not as decisive as at some other venues.

First innings scores have averaged around 175 runs while second innings scores average 183 runs, demonstrating the batting-friendly nature of the surface throughout all phases of the game. The pitch remains consistent, but shows a notable pattern of pacers being significantly more effective than spinners. Given these trends, winning the toss and fielding first appears to be the marginally better choice at Wankhede Stadium.

MI vs GT Predicted Winner

Gujarat Titans to win this contest, leveraging their superior batting form and well-rounded bowling attack. GT's formidable opening duo of Jos Buttler and Shubman Gill combined with the in-form Sai Sudharsan gives them a strong batting foundation, while their bowling attack led by Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj provides the necessary balance to succeed at Wankhede.

While Mumbai Indians have home advantage and star performers in Surya Kumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah, GT's more consistent tournament performance gives them the edge.

Expect a high-scoring game with GT's superior batting depth proving decisive in handling the pressure of a chase at Wankhede, where teams batting second have shown a slight advantage in IPL 2025.

But, we can't underestimate Mumbai Indian's batting.

The Wankhede Stadium has traditionally been a high-scoring venue. In the last two

IPL matches played at the iconic Wankhede, Mumbai Indians had chased down a target of 177 runs in just 15.4 overs against Chennai Super Kings and smashed 215 runs for the loss of seven wickets against Lucknow Super Giants to secure a win by 54 runs.

In their previous outing, Mumbai Indians crushed Rajasthan Royals by a massive 100-run margin, with Ryan Rickelton leading the charge by scoring 61 runs. Gujarat Titans, too, enter this fixture on a high note after defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by 38 runs, thanks to a 74-run knock by skipper Shubman Gill.