MI vs GT Dream11 Predictions: 3 Players To Avoid In IPL 2025 Match 56

Sanjay Sen

Rashid Khan for GT [Source: @chsm25866965/x.com]Rashid Khan for GT [Source: @chsm25866965/x.com]

As fantasy players finalize their teams for the upcoming Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Titans encounter at Wankhede Stadium, teams selections will be crucial. While star players often dominate fantasy discussions, our data analysis reveals three players who could severely underperform based on comprehensive analysis of historical data, current form, and matchup disadvantages. Here are the players fantasy users should approach with extreme caution:

1. Rashid Khan (Gujarat Titans)

The veteran spinner, Rashid Khan despite his legendary status, could be a fantasy disappointment in this particular encounter:

  • Poor IPL 2025 Form: He has picked up only 7 wickets in 10 matches this season, which is his poorest performance in IPL history.
  • Expensive Economy Rate: Rashid Khan having a terrible economy rate of 9.51 this season, bleeding runs consistently.
  • Ground Performance: He has picked-up 13 wickets in 10 matches with an economy of 6.82 at Wankhede Stadium.

2. Ishant Sharma (Gujarat Titans)

A seasoned campaigner with over 400 international wickets, Ishant Sharma has been a mainstay in the IPL since its inception in 2008, but his recent performances makes him a poor choice of your fantasy team:

  • Poor IPL 2025 Form: He has picked up only 4 wickets in 7 matches this season so far.
  • Economy Issues: Conceded runs at an economy rate of 9.39 at this venue, offering little control on a batsman-friendly surface.
  • Matchup Nightmare: MI's aggressive top-order batters like Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton and Suryakumar Yadav might dominate him in the match.

3. Naman Dhir (Mumbai Indians)

Naman Dhir for MI [Source: @old_cricketer/x.com]Naman Dhir for MI [Source: @old_cricketer/x.com]

A batting allrounder from Punjab, Naman Dhir might be a fantasy trap waiting to spring at Wankhede:

  • IPL 2025 Form: He has scored 155 runs in 7 innings in this season so far.
  • Positional Uncertainty: His lower middle-order batting position limits opportunities on a high-scoring venue.
  • Matchup Problems: He has played only 2 games against GT so far in IPL contests, he has limited experience of facing GT bowlers.

While these players have proven their quality in the past, the specific conditions at Wankhede Stadium combined with current form and historical matchup data suggest they're likely to underperform. Fantasy players would be wise to look elsewhere when finalizing their lineups for maximum points in this encounter.