Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT) will face off in IPL 2025 on Wednesday, April 2, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Match Overview
RCB comes into this match with two consecutive wins, demonstrating their ability to chase and defend effectively. This will be RCB’s first home game of the season, and their fans are expected to pack the stadium, creating an electric atmosphere. Under the leadership of Rajat Patidar, RCB has displayed clinical performances with key players stepping up when needed.
Gujarat Titans started the season with a disappointing loss against Punjab Kings, but they bounced back strongly in their second match, defeating Mumbai Indians. Despite their opening loss, Gujarat Titans have shown their strength, especially with a solid all-round performance in the last match.
RCB vs GT Match Details & Head-to-Head Record
| Match | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans, Match 14, IPL 2025 |
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| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Date & Time | Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 7:30 PM (IST) |
| Head-to-Head Record | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | Gujarat Titans (GT) |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 05 | 05 |
| Won by Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 03 | 03 |
| Won by Gujarat Titans | 02 | 02 |
| No Result | 00 | 00 |
| Previous Result | RCB won by 10 runs in 2024 | GT won by 6 wickets in 2024 |
| First Faceoff | April 30, 2022 | April 30, 2022 |
M Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is renowned for its batting-friendly conditions. With short boundaries and a fast outfield, high-scoring games are expected. Teams winning the toss usually opt to bowl first, as chasing is often successful under the lights. However, bowlers who vary their pace and execute well can still find success, making it crucial for both teams to use the conditions wisely.
RCB vs GT Predicted Playing XIs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):
Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal
Impact Player: Suyash Sharma
Gujarat Titans (GT):
Shubman Gill(c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler(w), Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
Key Players to Watch
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Virat Kohli (RCB): The batting maestro has been in great form, scoring 90 runs in two matches, including an unbeaten 59 in the season opener. With the batting-friendly Chinnaswamy pitch, Kohli is expected to make a significant impact.
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Mohammed Siraj (GT): Returning to the Chinnaswamy Stadium where he spent seven seasons with RCB, Siraj will be motivated to perform well for Gujarat. He has been in solid form, picking up wickets with the new ball and providing key breakthroughs.
Today’s Match Prediction:
The team bowling first is expected to win the match due to the conditions at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. With high-scoring potential, chasing could be tricky as dew sets in, but bowlers who can manage their variations will have the upper hand.
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