Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 14th match of TATA IPL 2025 at the high-scoring M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, on 2nd April 2025 at 7:30 PM IST. RCB are in red-hot form with 2 back-to-back wins and will be playing their first home match of the season. GT, after a mixed start, are coming off a win against Mumbai Indians and looking to carry momentum.
Match Details
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | RCB vs GT, Match 14 – IPL 2025 |
| Date | April 2, 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Live Telecast | Star Sports, JioCinema |
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches | RCB Won | GT Won |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | 2 |
RCB hold a slight edge in the head-to-head record and have also beaten GT twice in the IPL 2024 season.
Know More:- RCB vs GT Match Prediction
Pitch & Weather Report
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
- Pitch Type: Batting-friendly with bounce and short boundaries.
- Average 1st Innings Score: 168+
- Expected Total Today: 200-220 likely.
- Toss Strategy: Bat first. 4 of last 5 matches here were won by the team batting first.
Weather:
- Temperature: 30–31°C
- Humidity: 50–60%
- Cloud cover: Mild
- Rain chances: Low (no interruption expected)
Toss Prediction – Who Will Win Toss Today?
Based on recent toss stats and venue advantage:
👉 Likely Toss Winner: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
RCB have a better toss win record at home and may opt to bat first to take advantage of a good pitch.
Gujarat Titans Won The Toss & Opted to Bowl
RCB vs GT Playing 11 (Probable)
RCB Playing XI
Virat Kohli, Phil Salt (wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma
Impact Player: Jitesh Sharma
GT Playing XI
Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Sharukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Sai Kishore, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
Impact Player: Sherfane Rutherford
Key Players to Watch
| Team | Player | Why to Watch |
|---|---|---|
| RCB | Virat Kohli | Scored 3,000+ runs at Chinnaswamy, avg 40+ |
| RCB | Josh Hazlewood | 5 wickets in 2 matches, economy under 6 |
| GT | Sai Sudharsan | Back-to-back fifties in IPL 2025 |
| GT | Jos Buttler | Avg 46.50, strike rate 163+ this season |
RCB vs GT Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today?
RCB are playing their first match at home, where they have traditionally been dominant. Their batting lineup is in top form, with Rajat Patidar, Salt, and Kohli clicking. The addition of Josh Hazlewood has added balance to their bowling too.
GT have a strong top order with Gill, Sudharsan, and Buttler, but their middle order looks fragile under pressure. Also, RCB’s familiarity with the venue could give them the edge.
Predicted Winner: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Winning Probability: RCB – 58%, GT – 42%
Scenario-Based Prediction
| Scenario | First Innings Score | Likely Winner |
|---|---|---|
| RCB Bat First | 210–220 | RCB |
| GT Bat First | 185–195 | Close Match – RCB slight edge |
RCB are likely to win the toss in today’s match against Gujarat Titans. They’ve had a better toss record at home and will look to bat first on a high-scoring pitch.
The venue is M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru – known for its batting-friendly conditions and short boundaries, making it ideal for big totals.
RCB are the predicted winners for today’s match. Their strong batting form, home advantage, and balanced bowling attack give them an upper hand over GT.
Pitch conditions favour batting first, especially under lights, where dew can make it tough for bowlers in the second innings. A first innings score of 200+ is very possible.
If RCB bat first, they are expected to post around 210–220 runs, giving them a strong chance to win. If GT bats first, a score of 185–195 could lead to a close contest.
