Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans will face each other in the 56th game of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) on 6th May at Wankhede Stadium.
Match Preview:
Tuesday night promises fireworks as five-time champions Mumbai Indians take on 2022 winners Gujarat Titans at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. With both sides pushing hard for a top-two finish, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Mumbai have hit their stride at just the right time, racking up six wins on the bounce—three while defending totals and three while chasing. After a rocky start, they’ve staged one of the season’s strongest comebacks and now sit third on the table. With momentum on their side and the home crowd behind them, MI are not just eyeing a playoff spot—they’re gunning to end a five-year title drought.
Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill, are also firmly in the mix. They head into this clash on the back of a 38-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, looking sharp and composed. The Titans already know what it takes to go all the way and are hunting for their second title in just three seasons.
The last time these two met in Ahmedabad, GT came out on top with a 36-run win, thanks to standout performances from Sai Sudharsan and Prasidh Krishna. If anything, it will give GT the required boast to clinch that top-spot in the ten-team tournament.
Probable Playing XIIs:
Mumbai Indians (probable): 1 Rohit Sharma, 2 Ryan Rickelton (wk), 3 Suryakumar Yadav, 4 Tilak Varma, 5 Will Jacks, 6 Hardik Pandya (capt), 7 Naman Dhir, 8 Corbin Bosch/Mitchell Santner, 9 Deepak Chahar, 10 Trent Boult, 11 Jasprit Bumrah, 12 Karn Sharma.
Gujarat Titans (probable): 1 B Sai Sudharsan, 2 Shubman Gill (capt), 3 Jos Buttler (wk), 4 Washington Sundar, 5 Shahrukh Khan, 6 Rahul Tewatia, 7 Rashid Khan, 8 Gerald Coetzee, 9 R Sai Kishore, 10 Prasidh Krishna, 11 Mohammed Siraj, 12 Ishant Sharma/Kagiso Rabada
Pitch and weather report:
Under the lights, expect typical Wankhede conditions: batting-friendly with a fast outfield. The sea breeze may provide pacers some swing early in the game, but as it goes on, dew may have a significant impact and make bowling difficult in the second innings. The captain that wins the toss will probably choose to chase.
With temperatures between 27°C and 35°C, Mumbai is experiencing clear weather, guaranteeing an action-packed evening.
Head-to-head record:
The Gujarat Titans have won four of their six IPL encounters thus far, while the Mumbai Indians have won twice.
Prediction:
Anything is possible when these two teams will collide with each other for the top-spot. However, given GT has been more composed than MI this season so far, they are favourites to win this upcoming high-tone clash in the IPL.
Where to Watch:
India: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar
Pakistan: Tapmad
Australia: Kayo TV, FoxTel Go
Bangladesh: T Sports, Toffee app
New Zealand: Sky Sports NZ
South Africa: SuperSport
Sri Lanka: Dialog
UK: Sky Sports, SkyGo
USA: Willow TV
Afghanistan: ATN
MENA: Cricbuzz
