The 14th match of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) is gearing up to be a thrilling clash as the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) face off against Gujarat Titans (GT) at the legendary M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
RCB has kicked off their season flawlessly, securing victories in both of their matches so far, and comfortably sitting atop the points table. With their batsmen and bowlers performing in harmony, Rajat Patidar and his squad are eager to keep their momentum going and remain strong contenders right from the start of the tournament.
Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans, under the guidance of their dynamic captain, find themselves in the fourth spot. They’ve experienced both the highs of a win and the lows of a loss. Securing a victory in this upcoming match could be a turning point for them, boosting their playoff hopes and elevating them in the rankings.
Fans can certainly expect an electrifying battle, as both teams boast powerful batting line-ups and formidable bowling offenses. RCB, playing at home, will look to use this to their advantage, while GT will be determined to make a comeback and take on the table leaders head-on.
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, 7:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM GMT
- Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is known as a paradise for batsmen, offering favorable conditions for both pace and spin bowlers. However, it’s the short boundaries that really set the stage for some aggressive, high-octane batting, encouraging players to go for those big scores. Typically, captains winning the toss opt to field first, leveraging the pitch’s characteristics to gain an upper hand early on.
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
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This game is teed up perfectly for an exciting showdown, where every run and every wicket will count as these two teams battle it out in the fast-paced world of IPL cricket.
