Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will play their first home game of IPL 2025 on Wednesday against Gujarat Titans (GT) at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. RCB will look to secure their third consecutive win, having already defeated Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens and Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk.
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Chinnaswamy Stadium’s pitch is known for favoring batters, with three scores of over 260 recorded here. The short boundaries and fast outfield have always been challenging for bowlers. However, RCB believes their key pacers, Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, can control the opposition’s batting. Hazlewood has maintained an economy rate of under six in this IPL, while Bhuvneshwar conceded only 6.6 runs per over against Chennai.
Gujarat Titans have a strong batting lineup led by captain Shubman Gill and B Sai Sudharsan, who have formed a solid opening pair. RCB will aim to break this partnership early. Bhuvneshwar’s swing and Hazlewood’s accuracy can pose serious problems for Gujarat. Left-arm pacer Yash Dayal has also been effective.
RCB and GT Have Strong Spin Attacks
In the spin department, RCB’s Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma appear slightly weaker compared to GT’s dangerous duo of Rashid Khan and R Sai Kishore. This means that RCB’s key batters, including Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, captain Rajat Patidar, and Devdutt Padikkal, will face a tough test against Gujarat’s spinners.
GT also boasts a strong pace attack with Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj. Interestingly, Siraj, who previously played for RCB, was acquired by Gujarat in the auction. Kohli and Salt have already formed partnerships of 95 and 45 runs in the last two matches and will look to continue their form at Chinnaswamy Stadium. Rabada has dismissed Kohli four times in 14 innings.
RCB fans, who chant “Ee Sala Cup Namde”, will be hoping their team continues its winning streak and ends an 18-year-long title drought.
IPL 2025 Points Table Standings
RCB, led by Rajat Patidar, is currently at the top of the points table. Meanwhile, GT, under Shubman Gill’s leadership, sits in fourth place with one win from two matches. Bengaluru will aim to maintain its winning momentum, while Gujarat will look to build on their previous victory.
Chinnaswamy Stadium is known for high-scoring matches, and a rain of runs is expected. With dew playing a role, the team winning the toss is likely to bowl first.
Bengaluru Stadium Pitch Report for RCB vs GT Match
Chinnaswamy Stadium is a paradise for batters, offering a flat pitch, short boundaries, and good bounce. A score of 200-210 is expected to be competitive. However, fast bowlers might get some assistance early on. Due to the possibility of dew, the team winning the toss will likely choose to bowl first.
Weather Forecast for RCB vs GT Match in Bengaluru
According to AccuWeather, the temperature at match start will be around 29°C, dropping to 26°C by the end. Humidity will range between 40% to 61%, and there will be cloud cover. However, the chance of rain is only 6%.
RCB vs GT IPL 2025 Match Timing
- Toss: 7:00 PM IST
- Match Start: 7:30 PM IST
Where to Watch RCB vs GT IPL 2025 Match Live?
The match will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network, including Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Hindi HD, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 2 HD, Star Sports 2 Hindi, Star Sports 2 Hindi HD, Star Sports Khel, and Star Sports 3.
Live streaming will be available on the JioCinema app and website in India.
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Predicted Playing XI for RCB vs GT Match
Gujarat Titans (GT):
- Sai Sudharsan
- Shubman Gill (C)
- Jos Buttler (WK)
- Shahrukh Khan
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Rahul Tewatia
- Rashid Khan
- R Sai Kishore
- Kagiso Rabada
- Mohammed Siraj
- Ishant Sharma
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):
- Phil Salt
- Virat Kohli
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Rajat Patidar (C)
- Liam Livingstone
- Jitesh Sharma (WK)
- Tim David
- Krunal Pandya
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Josh Hazlewood
- Yash Dayal
RCB’s Record at Chinnaswamy Stadium
| Matches Played | Won | Lost | Tied | No Result | Highest Score | Lowest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | 43 | 43 | 1 | 4 | 263 | 82 |
GT’s Record at Chinnaswamy Stadium
| Matches Played | Won | Lost | Tied | No Result | Highest Score | Lowest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 198 | 147 |
IPL Records at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Highest Team Score: Sunrisers Hyderabad – 287/3 vs RCB
- Lowest Team Score: RCB – 62/7 vs Rajasthan Royals
- Most Runs at Venue: Virat Kohli (3040 runs)
- Most Wickets at Venue: Yuzvendra Chahal (52 wickets)
