Match Overview
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will take on the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 14th match of the Indian Premier League. The upcoming thriling contest will be played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. These two sides have faced off in five matches so far, with Gujarat winning two and Bengaluru securing three victories. RCB have won three of the previous five matches against GT and will be looking to continue their good form against their opposition.
The home side for today’s game has had the perfect start to the season as the two-time finalists have won both their matches and are the table toppers. On the other hand, the 2022 champions have one win and a loss in two matches so far this season.
Exciting Showdown awaits in IPL 2025, Match 14
As these two teams gear up for another thrilling battle, fans are eagerly anticipating a high-intensity contest filled with drama, excitement, and top-quality cricket.
Top 3 Player Battles to watch out for in RCB vs GT, Match 14, IPL 2025
3. Shubman Gill vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Shubman Gill is one of the top batters for GT and will open the batting while also leading the side. His biggest challenge will be countering the new ball, as Bengaluru possesses a potent attack with Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood, and some swing is expected at this venue.
Bhuvneshwar has an excellent record against Gill, getting him out thrice and conceding only 57 runs in 56 balls. He has managed to keep Gill quiet and troubled him. This will be a fascinating match up and one to look forward to in this game.
2. Virat Kohli vs Rashid Khan
Virat Kohli is the leading run-getter in the history of IPL. As an opener once he gets through the powerplay, he will be up against Rashid Khan in the middle overs, one of the world’s best bowlers and the highest wicket-taker in T20 cricket.
Rashid Khan has an impressive record against Kohli, having dismissed him two times, with Kohli scoring 86 runs at a strike rate of 124. It will be interesting to see if the Afghan spinner can trouble the ace batter in today’s clash as well.
1. Phil Salt vs Mohammad Siraj
Phil Salt has had a great start to IPL 2025 for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, scoring 88 runs in two matches at a strike rate of 188. He can be destructive at the top of the order and has shown excellent form. He will be facing Mohammad Siraj with the new ball.
Mohammad Siraj has plenty of experience playing at Chinnaswamy and is effective with the new ball. Phil Salt has an excellent record against Siraj scoring 47 runs in 18 balls at a strike rate of 261 while being dismissed once. Salt will look to take him on, and Siraj will have to come up with different plans to counter that. This battle can go either way.
