For the first time in this IPL, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will play a home game and it will be against the Gujarat Titans (GT) on the 2nd of April. The Rajat Patidar-led RCB have won both their away fixtures thus and will look to start on a positive note when they take on the former champs at Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday.
As always, we’ve got you covered with our expert fantasy tips, match details, team lineups, and in-depth predictions.
Match Details
- Date: April 2, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM
- Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Teams: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs Gujarat Titans (GT)
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Head-to-Head: RCB vs GT
- Matches Played: 5
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru won: 3
- Gujarat Titans: 2
- Key Statistical Insights:
- Average first-innings score at venue: 167.84 (95 matches)
- Both sides have won a game each at this venue in the 2 matches played
- Chasing team win percentage: 52.63%
- Predicted Winner: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (60% probability)
Pitch and Weather Report
M Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium characteristics:
- Pitch Characteristics:
- Historically, the pitch favors batters at this venue
- Some help for swing bowlers with new ball
- Potential for a score over 200
- Weather Conditions:
- Temperature: 28°C
- Humidity: 46%
- Evening match with stable conditions
- Minimal wind interference
Team Compositions and Playing XI Probables: RCB vs GT (IPL 2025)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Probable XI
- Virat Kohli
- Phil Salt (WK)
- Rajat Patidar (C)
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Jitesh Sharma
- Liam Livingstone
- Tim David
- Krunal Pandya
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Josh Hazlewood
- Yash Dayal
- Suyash Sharma
Team Strategy: In-form batting line-up, Experienced bowling attack, Solid finishers
Gujarat Titans (GT) Probable XI
- Sai Sudharsan
- Shubman Gill (C)
- Jos Buttler (WK)
- Shahrukh Khan
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Rahul Tewatia
- Rashid Khan
- Sai Kishore
- Kagiso Rabada
- Mohammed Siraj
- Prasidh Krishna
- Arshad Khan/Ishant Sharma
Team Strategy: Strong top order, Good mix of pacers and spinners
Dream11 Fantasy Insights
Top Captain Choices
- Virat Kohli (RCB)
- Fantastic record against GT (344 runs in 5 innings at 114.67)
- Leading run-getter in IPL history
- Potential Points: 80-100
- Shubman Gill (GT)
- Has scored a century against RCB in IPL
- Been in good striking form this season (71 runs at SR of 173.17)
- Potential Points: 80-100
- Jos Buttler (GT)
- Prolific IPL career against RCB (2 centuries in 15 innings)
- Ability to play long and score quick
- Potential Points: 100-120
Key match-ups that should impact the fantasy picks
- Virat Kohli vs Mohammed Siraj
- Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs GT top order
- Rashid Khan vs Liam Livingstone and Tim David
Dream11 Team Building Strategy
- 4-5 Batters
- 2 Wicket-Keepers
- 1-2 All-Rounders
- 3-4 Bowlers
Fantasy Tips for RCB vs GT (IPL 2025)
- Stack your fantasy team with stroke makers from both sides.
- Pick pacers who can swing the ball
- Prioritize top-order batters as your captain choices.
- Keep an eye out for last-minute team changes.
- Prioritize openers to maximize points.
Find here our exclusive blog on how to pick wise captaincy choices for your Dream11 team.
Our Winning Dream11 Team
Team Composition: RCB 6 – GT 5, Credits left: 6.5
- Wicket-Keepers: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (C)
- Batters: Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli (VC), Sai Sudharsan, Rajat Patidar
- All-rounder: Liam Livingstone
- Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Mohammed Siraj
Match Outcome Predictions
- Predicted Score: 200+ runs
- Toss Factor: Batting second might be advantageous with dew expected to play a part
- Winning Probability:
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 60%
- Gujarat TItans: 40%
Disclaimer: Fantasy predictions are speculative. Actual performance may vary.
Good Luck, Fantasy Cricketers!
