The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is set to witness a thrilling encounter as the in-form Mumbai Indians (MI) lock horns with Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 56 of IPL 2025 on Tuesday. MI, riding a remarkable six-match winning streak, are looking unstoppable at the moment. GT, on the other hand, have been consistent and well-rounded across departments, making this a potential preview of a playoff fixture.
Known for its batting-friendly pitch, Wankhede offers good carry and bounce, and under lights, the ball often comes onto the bat nicely. Early in the innings, however, pacers can expect a bit of movement courtesy of the sea breeze. Dew could play a crucial role in the second half, making chasing a more favorable option.
The last time these two teams met earlier this season, Gujarat Titans secured a convincing 36-run win in Ahmedabad, thanks to Sai Sudharsan’s composed half-century and Prasidh Krishna’s incisive spell. Overall, GT hold a 4-2 advantage in their head-to-head record. That said, the only time they visited Wankhede, MI handed them a defeat, which the hosts will hope to repeat.
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With 14 points from 11 matches and a stellar Net Run Rate (+1.274), MI are on the cusp of qualification, needing just one more win to solidify their playoff berth. Gujarat Titans are also comfortably placed with 14 points from 10 games and will look to extend their momentum after a dominant 38-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Let’s now take a closer look at the key match-ups that could define this high-voltage contest.
#1 Jos Buttler vs Jasprit Bumrah
Jos Buttler has been in scintillating form this season, amassing 470 runs at an impressive average of 78.33. However, Jasprit Bumrah has often had the better of him in T20s. In 13 innings, Bumrah has dismissed the Englishman four times, restricting him to a modest average of 19.50 and a strike rate under 90. With 11 wickets at an economy of just 6.96 this season, Bumrah remains MI’s trump card.
#2 Suryakumar Yadav vs Rashid Khan
Surprisingly, Rashid Khan has never dismissed SKY in the IPL, despite bowling 64 balls to him across 11 encounters. SKY has hammered 91 runs at a strike rate of 142.18 against the Afghan spinner and remains MI’s leading run-scorer in IPL 2025. Rashid, meanwhile, has struggled to find rhythm this year, conceding runs at 9.51 per over.
#3 Rohit Sharma vs Mohammed Siraj
Then there’s the Rohit Sharma vs Mohammed Siraj duel. Rohit has enjoyed a dominant head-to-head, scoring 89 runs at a strike rate of 138.98. Though Siraj did get him out earlier this season, that remains his only success in 11 IPL meetings against the MI veteran.
