IPL 2025: As Gujarat Titans face Mumbai Indians in the 56th match of the Indian Premier League 2025 Edition, it will turn out to be a battle for occupying the No. 1 spot on the Points Table.
The Part 1 of the matchup between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans concluded with a crushing defeat for the former at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad. However, that seems like a past memory over a month back. The scenario of the IPL has shifted both fundamentally and significantly, with MI moving from the bottom of the points table at one point to the top of the table at another point.
Mumbai Indians are on a roll
Before the Part 2 of the clash, Mumbai Indians seem to be in great form. In fact, they have been more than merely riding a wave of success. Six in six – an unusual feat in the IPL, if not entirely unheard of – isn’t just experiencing a good streak. It is complete control – an authoritative exhibition of superiority over the adversary. The MI powerhouse appears unbeatable.
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MI possess the momentum in their favor and, crucially, they are an unstoppable power on their home ground. This season, they have won four out of five home matches, and their performance appears to be threatening. Ranking third in the points table, MI faces a team fresh off a victory, but the strength of the Gujarat Titans’ comeback will be put to the test on Tuesday (May 6) at the Wankhede.
Gujarat Titans look equally intimidating
The Titans’ batting lineup centers on Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, and Jos Buttler, with their Top 3 bolstered by other players like Washington Sundar and Sherfane Rutherford, who have made significant contributions, albeit occasionally. Their bowling, led by Prasidh Krishna, significantly enhances the batting. The team appears to be a close-knit group.
Although the first leg setback, it is clear that MI will begin as favorites in the showdown between two strong teams, and importantly, a clash between two Top-4 squads. A victory will be a significant advancement for either team in their pursuit of play-off qualification, but more importantly, it will greatly aid their quest for a Top 2 finish.
Likely playing XIs
Mumbai Indians: Ryan Rickelton (WK), Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Naman Dhir, Corbin Bosch, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah
Gujarat Titans: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
