Match Details
- Match No: 14
- Tournament: Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025
- Date: 2nd April 2025
- Time: 07:30 PM IST
- Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Team Overviews
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru started their IPL 2025 campaign with a dominant 7-wicket win against Kolkata Knight Riders. With a strong batting unit led by Virat Kohli, they look well-prepared to continue their momentum. Their bowling attack, spearheaded by Mohammed Siraj, will play a crucial role in this game.
Captain: Faf du Plessis
Gujarat Titans (GT)
Gujarat Titans had a disappointing start, losing their opening game by 11 runs against Punjab Kings. However, with key players like Shubman Gill and Rashid Khan, they have the potential to bounce back strongly. Their bowling, especially spin, will be crucial at this venue.
Captain: Shubman Gill
Key Players to Watch
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Virat Kohli – The backbone of RCB’s batting lineup and a key player on a batting-friendly pitch.
- Faf du Plessis – Experienced opener who provides stability.
- Mohammed Siraj – The leader of RCB’s pace attack.
- Glenn Maxwell – A dangerous all-rounder who can change the game.
Gujarat Titans
- Shubman Gill – Captain and leading batsman for GT.
- Rashid Khan – The best spinner in the league, capable of breaking partnerships.
- Sai Sudharsan – A promising young batsman.
- Mohit Sharma – A key bowler in death overs.
Head-to-Head Record
- Total Matches Played: 5
- RCB Wins: 3
- GT Wins: 2
- No Result: 0
- Tie: 0
Probable Playing XI
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- Faf du Plessis (C)
- Virat Kohli
- Rajat Patidar
- Glenn Maxwell
- Cameron Green
- Dinesh Karthik (WK)
- Mahipal Lomror
- Mohammed Siraj
- Reece Topley
- Karn Sharma
- Yash Dayal
Gujarat Titans (GT)
- Shubman Gill (C)
- Wriddhiman Saha (WK)
- Sai Sudharsan
- David Miller
- Rahul Tewatia
- Vijay Shankar
- Rashid Khan
- Mohit Sharma
- Noor Ahmad
- Umesh Yadav
- Joshua Little
Pitch Report – M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- The pitch at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is known for being batting-friendly.
- Short boundaries result in high-scoring games.
- Spinners can get some turn as the match progresses.
- Fast bowlers might struggle due to the small boundaries.
Probable Scenarios
- If RCB bats first: Expect a score of 190+ given their powerful batting lineup.
- If GT bats first: They will aim for 180+, depending on how their middle order performs.
- Powerplay Impact: Both teams rely on aggressive starts; expect big runs in the first 6 overs.
- Key Match-Up: Rashid Khan vs Virat Kohli could be a game-deciding battle.
Match Prediction
- RCB has home advantage and a strong batting lineup.
- GT’s spin attack could pose a challenge, but their batting needs to fire.
- Prediction: RCB is likely to win, but if GT’s bowlers perform well, they can pull off an upset.