The 14th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to feature a thrilling encounter between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT) on April 2, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST. The match will be held at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, known for its high-scoring games.
Match Details
- Fixture: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans
- Date and Time: April 2, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Broadcast: Sports18/Star Sports Network, JioHotstar (app & website)
Team Form and Standings
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):
RCB has displayed exceptional form this season, securing victories in their first two matches. They currently top the points table with four points.
Gujarat Titans (GT):
GT has had a mixed start, with one win and one loss. They are positioned fourth on the points table with two points.
Head-to-Head Record
In their IPL encounters so far:
- Total Matches: 5
- RCB Wins: 3
- GT Wins: 2
- Most Recent Match: RCB won by 9 wickets in 2024.
Know More:- RCB vs GT Head to Head
Pitch Report
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is renowned for its batting-friendly pitch, characterized by short boundaries and a flat surface. High-scoring matches are common, with an average first-innings score around 200-210. Pacers may find some assistance early on, but the pitch predominantly favors batsmen.
Probable Playing XIs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru:
- Virat Kohli
- Phil Salt
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Rajat Patidar (c)
- Liam Livingstone
- Jitesh Sharma (wk)
- Tim David
- Krunal Pandya
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Josh Hazlewood
- Yash Dayal
Impact Player: Suyash Sharma
Gujarat Titans:
- Shubman Gill (c)
- Jos Buttler (wk)
- Sai Sudharsan
- Shahrukh Khan
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Rahul Tewatia
- Rashid Khan
- Kagiso Rabada
- R Sai Kishore
- Mohammed Siraj
- Prasidh Krishna
Impact Player: Ishant Sharma
Key Players to Watch
Virat Kohli (RCB): With an impressive record at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, averaging over 40 with four centuries and 22 fifties, Kohli is a pivotal player for RCB.
Sai Sudharsan (GT): Emerging as a consistent performer, Sudharsan has scored consecutive fifties, anchoring GT’s batting lineup effectively.
Today IPL Match Prediction RCB vs GT
Considering RCB’s current form and home advantage, they appear to have the upper hand in this matchup. However, GT’s potential to upset, especially with their strong top order and key players like Rashid Khan, cannot be overlooked. The team winning the toss might prefer to bowl first, given the chasing advantage at this venue.
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on analysis and current form. Actual match outcomes may vary.
