Bengaluru, April 2: The 14th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set for an electrifying showdown as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on Gujarat Titans (GT) at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. RCB, led by Rajat Patidar, aims to secure their third consecutive victory, while GT, under Shubman Gill’s captaincy, looks to bounce back with a dominant performance.
Gujarat Titans Win Toss, Elect to Bowl
GT’s skipper Shubman Gill won the toss and decided to bowl first, hoping to make the most of the conditions at Chinnaswamy. The venue is known for high-scoring games, making this decision crucial for GT’s bowlers to restrict RCB’s formidable batting lineup.
RCB vs GT: Playing XIs Announced
Both teams have fielded strong lineups featuring match-winners capable of turning the game single-handedly.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Playing XI:
- Philip Salt
- Virat Kohli
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Rajat Patidar (C)
- Liam Livingstone
- Jitesh Sharma (WK)
- Tim David
- Krunal Pandya
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Josh Hazlewood
- Yash Dayal
Gujarat Titans (GT) Playing XI:
- Sai Sudharsan
- Shubman Gill (C)
- Jos Buttler (WK)
- Shahrukh Khan
- Rahul Tewatia
- Arshad Khan
- Rashid Khan
- R. Sai Kishore
- Mohammed Siraj
- Prasidh Krishna
- Ishant Sharma
RCB vs GT: Key Battles to Watch
- Virat Kohli vs Mohammed Siraj: Kohli, a run-machine at Chinnaswamy, will look to dominate his former RCB teammate Siraj, who now spearheads GT’s pace attack.
- Rajat Patidar vs Rashid Khan: The RCB skipper will have a challenge in countering Rashid’s deceptive spin in the middle overs.
- Jos Buttler vs Josh Hazlewood: Buttler’s explosive start could define GT’s chase, but Hazlewood’s accuracy might make it difficult for him to break free.
Match Preview: What’s at Stake?
- RCB has started IPL 2025 on a strong note and is eyeing a third consecutive win to solidify their position in the top four.
- GT, on the other hand, is looking to bounce back after an inconsistent start and will rely on their batting depth and bowling attack to stun the home crowd.
With both teams boasting world-class players, expect a high-octane battle as IPL 2025 continues its thrilling run.
