Toss coming up, Bengaluru play first game at home

RCB vs GT Live Score, IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru begin a hectic three-week period where they will play seven matches in 22 days with 9024 km of travel. But more importantly, they play four games at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, where RCB have 48 matches and have lost 47. It’s not a home of advantage, rather it’s a home of disadvantage. Before workload management comes into the picture, they host Gujarat Titans on Wednesday. With two consecutive wins to start with, RCB are in high spirits. But they will be wary of Gujarat challenge, who are a confident unit after beating Mumbai Indians.

Match Details

• Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs Gujarat Titans (GT), Match 14, IPL 2025
• Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025
• Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
• Time: 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM IST)
• Weather Forecast: Partly cloudy conditions with temperatures hovering around 28°C. The dew could be a significant factor during the second innings.

RCB vs GT LIVE Score

RCB vs GT Preview

Entering their first home fixture of the season, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have been in formidable form. With consecutive victories against Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings, the team looks well-balanced under Rajat Patidar’s captaincy. The legend Virat Kohli is displaying his trademark finesse in T20s, supported by a potent bowling duo of Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

Gujarat Titans, led by the adept Shubman Gill, have experienced a roller-coaster start. A major defeat at the hands of Punjab Kings saw them fall short in a high-scoring chase, but they found redemption with a commanding win against Mumbai Indians. With powerhouses like Gill, Jos Buttler, and Sai Sudharsan, coupled with a lethal bowling attack featuring Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada, GT aims to challenge RCB’s winning streak. This event at Chinnaswamy is set to be a classic, with both sides having previously split victories at this venue.

M Chinnaswamy Pitch Report

Renowned for being a batsman’s paradise, the Chinnaswamy pitch offers short boundaries and a lightning-fast outfield. A high-scoring affair is on the cards, with a par total likely ranging between 200-220. Pace bowlers may see early swing assistance, while dew later in the match could benefit the team bowling first.

RCB vs GT Head-to-Head

RCB have a slight advantage over GT with a 3-2 record on head-to-head. They have won in the last two contests against GT, including a commanding nine-wicket victory chasing 201 in Ahmedabad, powered by Will Jacks’ century. GT’s last triumph came in 2023, buoyed by Shubman Gill’s stellar ton that extinguished RCB’s playoff aspirations.

• Matches Played: 5
• RCB Won: 3
• GT Won: 2
• At M. Chinnaswamy Stadium: 2 matches (RCB 1, GT 1)
• Last Encounter: IPL 2024, RCB beat GT by 4 wickets, chasing down GT’s score of 147 in just 13.4 overs.

Predicted Playing XIs

RCB Playing XI

It is a home game for Devdutt Padikkal, who plays for Karnataka. But Virat Kohli, who has scored over 3000 runs in Bengaluru in IPL, will be the one to watch out for. With their batting unit firing and pace unit in good stride, RCB are unlikely to change the winning combination barring any last-minute injuries.

1. Phil Salt (wk)
2. Virat Kohli
3. Devdutt Padikkal
4. Rajat Patidar (c)
5. Liam Livingstone
6. Jitesh Sharma
7. Tim David
8. Krunal Pandya
9. Josh Hazlewood
10. Bhuvneshwar Kumar
11. Yash Dayal
12. Impact Player Options: Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh, Rasikh Dar

GT Playing XI

After a 36-run victory over Mumbai Indians, Gujarat are on a high. Bengaluru is also a familiar territory for a lot of Gujarat players. The likes of Sai Sudharshan, Shahrukh Khan and Mohammed Siraj have played a lot of matches at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Their experience will be key.

1. Shubman Gill (c)
2. Jos Buttler
3. Sai Sudharsan
4. Sherfane Rutherford
5. Glenn Phillips
6. Shahrukh Khan
7. Rahul Tewatia
8. Rashid Khan
9. Kagiso Rabada
10. Mohammed Siraj
11. Prasidh Krishna
12. Impact Player Options: Washington Sundar, Sai Kishore, Kumar Kushagra

RCB vs GT Live Streaming & Broadcast Details

Fans eager not to miss a second of the action can tune in via:

• TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network (available in HD/SD with English and regional language options).
• Live Streaming: Accessible on the JioHostar app and website.
• Match Start Time: 7:30 PM IST, with the toss and pre-match coverage commencing at 7:00 PM IST.