The 14th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to be an exciting encounter as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on Gujarat Titans (GT) at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
RCB have enjoyed a perfect start to their campaign, winning both their matches so far and claiming the top spot in the points table. With their batting and bowling units clicking in tandem, Rajat Patidar and his team will be eager to extend their winning streak and solidify their position as early frontrunners in the tournament.
On the other hand, Gujarat Titans, led by their dynamic captain, are currently placed fourth in the standings, having registered one win and one loss. A victory in this fixture would provide a significant boost to their playoff aspirations and help them climb higher in the rankings.
The match promises to be a thrilling contest, with both sides possessing explosive batting line-ups and potent bowling attacks. RCB will look to capitalize on their home advantage, while GT will aim to bounce back strongly and challenge the table leaders.
RCB vs GT Head-to-Head record
Matches played: 04 | LSG won: 03 | PBKS won: 01
Match details: RCB vs GT, IPL 2025
- Date and Time: April 2, 07:30 pm IST / 2:00 pm GMT
- Venue: M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
M.Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report:
The pitch at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is considered a batter’s paradise, providing favorable conditions for both pace and spin bowling. However, the real test comes with the short boundaries, which encourage aggressive stroke play. Batters have the liberty to go for big shots, resulting in exciting, high-scoring encounters. Captains frequently choose to field first after winning the toss to make the most of the pitch’s nature and secure an early edge.
RCB vs GT Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler
- Batters: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill
- All-rounders: Liam Livingstone, Krunal Pandya
- Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Josh Hazlewood, Mohammed Siraj
RCB vs GT Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Phil Salt (c), Shubman Gill (vc)
- Choice 2: Virat Kohli (c), Rashid Khan (vc)
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RCB vs GT Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Devdutt Padikkal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Prasidh Krishna, Rahul Tewatia
RCB vs GT Dream11 Team for today’s match (April 2, 7:30 pm IST):
Squads:
Gujarat Titans: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Shahrukh Khan, Sherfane Rutherford, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma, Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Anuj Rawat, Mahipal Lomror, Arshad Khan, Jayant Yadav, Nishant Sindhu, Kulwant Khejroliya, Gerald Coetzee, Manav Suthar, Kumar Kushagra, Gurnoor Brar, Karim Janat
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh, Abhinandan Singh, Romario Shepherd, Lungi Ngidi, Nuwan Thushara, Mohit Rathee, Swastik Chikara
