The 14th match of IPL 2025 (Season 18) will be played today, Wednesday, between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT) at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Let’s look at the pitch report for this match and understand who will benefit more—batsmen or bowlers.
King vs Prince Clash
This match is also being called a battle between the King and the Prince. On one side, Shubman Gill, the captain of Gujarat Titans, known as the Prince, and on the other side, Virat Kohli, the legendary player from RCB, known as the King of Cricket.
In the points table, RCB is at the top with two wins in two matches, while Gujarat Titans have won one out of two matches and are at the fourth position.
IPL Record at M Chinnaswamy Stadium
The M Chinnaswamy Stadium has hosted a total of 95 IPL matches so far:
- Teams batting first have won 41 matches.
- Teams bowling first have won 50 matches.
- The team winning the toss has won 50 times.
Some memorable performances at this venue include:
- Chris Gayle scored 175 runs, the highest individual score in IPL history.
- The highest team total here is 287 runs, made by SRH against RCB.
- The lowest total recorded is 82 runs, scored by RCB against KKR.
Pitch Report for RCB vs GT
The M Chinnaswamy Stadium pitch is known for high-scoring matches.
- Batsmen will enjoy batting here as the pitch offers good bounce and pace.
- Spinners are likely to get more help compared to fast bowlers.
- With a seating capacity of 40,000 spectators, the atmosphere will be electrifying.
- The team winning the toss should opt to bowl first.
- To challenge the chasing team, a target of around 220 runs is ideal. Otherwise, chasing will be easy on this pitch.
Weather Report for Bengaluru
Weather is not expected to be a concern for the match.
- There may be light clouds, but no rain is expected.
- Sunny weather will prevail most of the time.
- The temperature is likely to drop to around 27°C.
Conclusion
The match at M Chinnaswamy Stadium promises to be a thrilling high-scoring encounter. RCB will look to continue their winning streak, while Gujarat Titans aim to bounce back. With the pitch favoring batsmen, fans can expect big scores and exciting shots from stars like Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill!
