RCB vs GT Match Prediction, IPL 2025 | Match 14 2nd April 2025

RCB are on fire! Rajat Patidar’s men have stormed to the top of the table with victories over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), boasting a net run rate (NRR) of +2.266. Phil Salt’s powerplay pyrotechnics (32 off 16 vs CSK) and Virat Kohli’s Chinnaswamy mastery (1,500+ runs) make them a force at home. GT, under Shubman Gill, sit fourth with one win (vs Mumbai Indians) and one loss (to Punjab Kings), holding a +0.625 NRR. Jos Buttler’s 39 off 24 and Sai Sudharsan’s twin fifties signal intent, but consistency eludes them. RCB’s first home game could be a statement—can GT spoil the party?

Venue Stats

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is a batting haven. In 95 IPL matches, teams chasing have won 50 times (52.6%), edging out the 41 wins for teams batting first. The average first-innings score in 2024 was 183, but recent IPL trends show 190+ totals—think SRH’s 287/3 here last year! RCB have a 1-1 record vs GT at this ground, splitting their two meetings. With tiny boundaries (60-65 meters) and a raucous 35,000-strong crowd, it’s a batter’s dream and a bowler’s nightmare.

Pitch Report

Chinnaswamy’s red-soil pitch is flat, fast, and bouncy—perfect for strokeplay. Pacers get early zip, but spinners struggle with minimal turn. In IPL 2024, seven games here averaged 195 in the first innings, with three won chasing. Dew often turns the second innings into a batting spree, so expect the toss winner to field first. Big hits—like Travis Head’s 102-meter six earlier this season—could fly tonight!

Weather Report

Bengaluru’s forecast for April 2, 2025, per AccuWeather, is balmy—29°C at 7:30 PM IST, cooling to 27°C later. Partly cloudy skies, 44% humidity, and a 5% rain chance mean no interruptions. Winds at 10-15 km/hr won’t bother play, but dew will likely favor the chasing side. It’s a warm night—perfect for cricket under lights!

Head-to-Head Stats

RCB and GT have clashed five times in IPL history. RCB lead 3-2, including a 9-wicket thrashing in 2024 (Jacks’ 100* off 41) and a 50-run rout earlier this season. GT’s wins include a 6-wicket chase in 2023. Highest totals: GT’s 206/1 (2024), RCB’s 206/1 (same game). Lowest: GT’s 147/10 (2023). RCB’s recent dominance meets GT’s knack for upsets—fireworks guaranteed!

Top Players to Pick for Fantasy Team

• Phil Salt (RCB): 82 runs in two games—his 32 off 16 vs CSK shows powerplay intent. Loves Chinnaswamy’s short boundaries.
• Virat Kohli (RCB): 81 runs so far, with a 240.90 SR vs spin here in 2016. A home monster hit looms.
• Rajat Patidar (RCB): Captain’s 51 off 32 vs CSK—10 of 12 IPL innings over 29. A spin-basher at home.
• Sai Sudharsan (GT): Back-to-back fifties (63 vs MI, 74 vs PBKS)—consistent and clutch.
• Shubman Gill (GT): 38 off 27 vs MI—due for a big one on this flat track.
• Josh Hazlewood (RCB): 5 wickets in two games (3/21 vs CSK)—early breakthroughs galore.

Probable Playing XI

• Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal. (Impact: Suyash Sharma)
• Gujarat Titans: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Shahrukh Khan, Sherfane Rutherford, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna. (Impact: Ishant Sharma)

Suggested Playing XI for Dream11 Team (5 Options)

1. Balanced XI:
   • WK: Phil Salt
   • Bat: Virat Kohli, Sai Sudharsan, Rajat Patidar
   • AR: Liam Livingstone, Krunal Pandya, Rahul Tewatia
   • Bowl: Josh Hazlewood, Mohammed Siraj, Rashid Khan, Yash Dayal
2. Batting-Heavy:
   • WK: Jos Buttler
   • Bat: Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Sai Sudharsan
   • AR: Tim David, Liam Livingstone
   • Bowl: Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Sai Kishore
3. All-Round Focus:
   • WK: Phil Salt
   • Bat: Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill
   • AR: Liam Livingstone, Krunal Pandya, Tim David, Rahul Tewatia
   • Bowl: Josh Hazlewood, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj
4. Spin-Dominant:
   • WK: Jitesh Sharma
   • Bat: Rajat Patidar, Sai Sudharsan
   • AR: Krunal Pandya, Liam Livingstone
   • Bowl: Rashid Khan, Sai Kishore, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal
5. Chase-Friendly:
   • WK: Jos Buttler
   • Bat: Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar
   • AR: Tim David, Rahul Tewatia
   • Bowl: Josh Hazlewood, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna

Captain and Vice-Captain Options

• Captain: Virat Kohli (RCB) – Chinnaswamy king with a knack for big scores vs GT (61 off 34 in 2024).
• Vice-Captain: Phil Salt (RCB) – Explosive starts (50 vs KKR) suit this batting track.
• Alternate Picks: Rajat Patidar (RCB) – In-form skipper; Sai Sudharsan (GT) – Consistent run-machine.

Probable Winners

RCB hold the edge—57% win probability per Sportsdunia. Their 2-0 start, home advantage, and batting depth (Salt, Kohli, Patidar) outshine GT’s 1-1 record. Chinnaswamy’s chase-friendly nature (50 wins in 95) and dew factor favor RCB’s firepower, especially if they field first. GT’s top order (Gill, Sudharsan, Buttler) and bowling (Siraj, Rashid) can fight back, but their middle-order wobbles could cost them. Prediction: RCB to win a high-scoring thriller, likely chasing. Toss could be the decider!