Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans Preview & Prediction | IPL 2025 | League Stage
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru come home on the back of two hugely impressive victories to begin their campaign with Gujarat Titans next up.
Date & time: Wednesday April 2nd 2025: USA PT – 7:00am / USA ET – 10:00am / UK – 3:00pm
Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, India
Weather: Temperatures above 30c come the start of play with clear skies and light winds.
How to watch: USA – Willow TV / UK – Sky Sports & Sky Go / Australia – Foxtel
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Preview: In it for the long haul
The number of times that Royal Challengers Bengaluru has started well in the IPL are plentiful. Now it’s about converting these starts into a sustained push for the title. Victory on opening day against Kolkata Knight Riders was followed up by an eye-catching triumph last time out in Chepauk vs Chennai Super Kings. Depending on other results, they could step onto the field top of the table.
Gujarat Titans Preview: Mixed start
Gujarat Titans bounced back admirably following their 11-run defeat to Punjab Kings which saw them concede 243 runs for the loss of just five wickets. Taking on Mumbai Indians, the Titans accumulated 196/8 batting first before strangling Mumbai into submission, restricting them to 160/6. Whilst picking up wickets remains an issue with just 11 so far over the course of two matches, Gujarat at least have a platform in which to build upon.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Betting Analysis
Key to RCB’s triumph over CSK was the brilliant bowling performance of Josh Hazlewood, who took 3/21 in a fantastic showing. Hazlewood has now taken four wickets over the course of the tournament so far and the Australian international could prove the ideal strike bowler to sink Gujarat. Therefore, consider making a move on Hazlewood to finish this contest as RCB’s top bowler once again.
Gujarat Titans Betting Analysis
It’s key for exciting youngster Sai Sudharsan to have a strong IPL in his quest to become a feature in the India national team and so far, he’s made a great start. Opening the batting for Gujarat Titans, Sudharsan has racked up 137 runs so far over the course of two innings, backing up his 74 against Punjab Kings with 63 vs Mumbai. Back the 23-year-old to maintain his good form with 30+ runs in Bengaluru.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans Expert Prediction
A tough contest to predict when considering how well Gujarat Titans responded to their early setback. But they are taking on an RCB side who have looked like juggernauts so far in this year’s IPL and stopping them on their return home will be a formidable task for Shubman Gill’s side, who are yet to play away from Narendra Modi Stadium.
Expect RCB’s top order to go hard early on regardless of whether they are setting or chasing a target on what is likely to be a very batting friendly surface. Boundaries are fairly small in Bengaluru and with plenty of runs on offer, RCB should claim them. At home, back them to get the better of Gujarat.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans Top Tip: Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win
