As Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 14 of IPL 2025 at Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, here’s a comprehensive Dream11 guide based on pitch conditions, player form, and team strategies.
Match Details
- Date & Time: April 2, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Live Broadcast: Star Sports Network, JioCinema 19.
Pitch and Weather Report
- Pitch: Batting-friendly surface with short boundaries and a fast outfield. Spinners may find grip later, but pacers could exploit early movement. Average first-innings score: ~170 18.
- Weather: Partly cloudy with 20% rain chance (temperature ~25–29°C). Dew might influence second innings 19.
- Toss Impact: Teams likely to chase, given the venue’s history 48.
Key Players to Watch
| RCB | GT |
|---|---|
| Virat Kohli (90 runs in 2 matches) | Sai Sudharsan (137 runs in 2 matches) |
| Phil Salt (explosive opener) | Shubman Gill (captain, 71 runs) |
| Josh Hazlewood (5 wickets) | R Sai Kishore (4 wickets) |
| Yash Dayal (10 wickets at venue in 2024) | Mohammed Siraj (2 wickets vs MI) |
Probable Playing XIs
RCB:
Phil Salt (WK), Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (C), Liam Livingstone, Tim David, Jitesh Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal.
Impact Player: Suyash Sharma 27.
GT:
Shubman Gill (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, Sherfane Rutherford, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.
Impact Player: Ishant Sharma 48.
Dream11 Team Recommendations
Wicketkeepers: Phil Salt (RCB), Jos Buttler (GT) 19.
Batters: Virat Kohli (C), Rajat Patidar, Shubman Gill (VC), Sai Sudharsan 17.
All-rounders: Liam Livingstone (RCB), Shahrukh Khan (GT) 16.
Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, R Sai Kishore 39.
Team Balance: RCB 6 | GT 5 | Credits Left: 7.5/100 7.
Differential Picks for Grand Leagues
- Yash Dayal (RCB): Underrated bowler with strong Chinnaswamy record 6.
- Shahrukh Khan (GT): High-risk, high-reward hitter with a 58 vs RCB in 2024 6.
- Devdutt Padikkal (RCB): Favorable matchup against GT’s left-arm spinners 6.
Match Prediction
RCB’s Edge: With two consecutive wins and home advantage, RCB’s batting depth (Kohli, Salt, Livingstone) and Hazlewood’s form make them favorites 18.
GT’s Challenge: GT’s pace trio (Rabada, Siraj, Prasidh) and Sai Kishore’s spin could disrupt RCB’s rhythm. Buttler’s explosive start will be key 49.
Likely Outcome: If RCB bowls first, they’ll chase down 200–215. If GT bowls first, they’ll restrict RCB to 215–230 and win 8.
Final Tip: Opt for a balanced Dream11 team with Kohli as captain and Rashid Khan as vice-captain for his all-round impact. Monitor the toss for last-minute adjustments!
