IPL 2025: RCB vs GT playing 11, live toss and match time, streaming

RCB vs GT Playing 11 prediction: With Bengaluru starting their campaign with two back-to-back wins, it remains to be seen whether they change the playing 11 on the basis of conditions in Bengaluru

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The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are squaring off against Gujarat Titans (GT) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru tonight. GT skipper Shubman Gill won the toss and decided to bowl first against RCB on the night.  The two teams have met twice at this venue, with each side claiming one victory. 

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RCB comes into this match on the back of two consecutive wins, showcasing their ability to both chase and defend effectively. This will be their first home game of the season, and they will be eager to perform in front of their passionate fan base, who are expected to fill the stadium. Under the leadership of Rajat Patidar, RCB has been playing a well-rounded game, with key players stepping up when needed, contributing to the team's success.   

RCB to play their first home game in IPL 2025 at Chinnaswamy Stadium  Royal Challengers have faced Titans twice in the IPL at home, winning one game and losing the other, making it an evenly poised battle with a 50 per cent win record. Overall, RCB has played 14 matches at home since 2023, with a balanced record of 7 wins and 7 losses (50 per cent win rate). However, the even stevens record at home is not encouraging for RCB given the team that performs well at home in IPL is regarded as dominant force in the league. The evident examples are Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI). 

RCB at Chinnaswamy since 2023: Mat – 14, Won – 7, Lost – 7, Win% – 50.0%

RCB at Chinnaswamy vs Gujarat Titans: Mat – 2, Won – 1, Lost – 1, Win% – 50.0%

 

On the other hand, Gujarat Titans had a mixed start to the season. They faced a heavy defeat at the hands of Punjab Kings, who posted a daunting 243 runs, led by Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya, and Shashank Singh. Despite a spirited chase, GT fell short by 11 runs, finishing with 232. However, they bounced back strongly in their next outing, securing a win against Mumbai Indians with a solid performance in both batting and bowling. 

 

IPL 2025: RCB vs GT playing 11  Both teams are expected to field an unchanged Playing 11 as they may not tinker with their winning combinations. However, the conditions in Bengaluru might force them to change the XI.

 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing 11: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal 

Gujarat Titans Playing 11: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(w), Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma

 

RCB vs GT head-to-head in Indian Premier League 

• Total matches played: 5
• RCB won: 3
• GT won: 2
• No result: 0

 

Squads of both teams

 

RCB squad: Rajat Patidar (c), Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Devdutt Padikkal, Swastik Chhikara, Liam Livingstone, Krunal Pandya, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Dar, Suyash Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Nuwan Thushara, Lungisani Ngidi, Abhinandan Singh, Mohit Rathee, Yash Dayal.

 

GT squad: Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Sherfane Rutherford, Glenn Phillips, Nishant Sindhu, Mahipal Lomror, Washington Sundar, Mohd. Arshad Khan, Sai Kishore, Jayant Yadav, Karim Janat, Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Manav Suthar, Gerald Coetzee, Gurnoor Singh Brar, Ishant Sharma, Kulwant Khejroliya, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan.

 

IPL 2025 match on April 2: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans live toss, RCB vs GT telecast and Bangalore vs Gujarat live streaming details

 

Which teams will clash on April 2 (Wednesday) in IPL 2025?

 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans will clash in IPL 2025 on April 2 (Wednesday).

 

What is the venue of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans IPL 2025 match?

 

Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium will host the IPL 2025 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans on April 2.

 

When will the live toss for the RCB vs GT take place?

 

The live toss for the RCB vs GT cricket match will take place at 7:00 PM IST on April 2.

 

Which TV channels will live telecast the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans IPL 2025 match?

 

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans match live telecast will be available on Star Sports Network’s Star Sports 1 HD/SD with English commentary.

 

How to watch the live streaming of today’s RCB vs GT IPL 2025 match in India?

 

The Jio Hotstar app and website will provide the live streaming of the RCB vs GT match.

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