The IPL is gradually picking up speed, and this will be the fourteen match where Royal Chellangers Bengaluru will clash with Gujarat Titans. RCB are currently at the top of the points table, winning two matches without a single loss, whereas GT has won one out of two matches and currently the team is in 4th position on the points table. However, both teams are strong and have experienced players who can lead their teams towards the victory.
Let’s take a look at the key player battle that will be worth watching when these two dynamo will face each other.
Top 3 Key Player Battle Between RCB vs GT of IPL Season 2025
1. Virat Kohli vs Kagiso Rabada
The right-hand batsman Virat Kohli has a low performance against the right-arm pace bowler Kagiso Rabada, who bowled at a speed of 140 kmph. Virat has played a total of 32 balls of Rabada, in which he scored a total of 36 runs and was dismissed on three occasions. This means Rabada can disturb him and easily take his wicket.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 12 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 92.3 | 12.0 |
| 2020 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 114.3 | 8.0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 250.0 | – |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 | 2.0 |
| 2024 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 112.5 | – |
| Total | 36 | 32 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 112.5 | 12.0 |
2. Devdutt Padikkal vs Mohammed Siraj
The left-hand batsman and top-order batter, Devdutt Padikkal has a low performance against the right-arm pace bowler Mohammed Siraj, who is known for his consistency in bowling. Talking about the performance, Devdutt Padikkal has played a total of 14 balls of Chahal, in which he scored a total of 17 runs with the highest of 15. However, Siraj has dismissed him two times, which means he can disturb him and can easily take his wicket.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 187.5 | 15.0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 | – |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 | 1.0 |
| Total | 17 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 121.4 | 8.5 |
3. Rajat Patidar vs Kagiso Rabada
The right-hand batsman and top order batter Rajat Patidar has been defensive against the right-arm pace bowler Kagiso Rabada. Talking about the performance, Rajat Patidar has played a total of 15 balls of Rabada, in which he scored a total of 8 runs with the highest of 4.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 14.3 |
| 2024 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0 |
| Total | 8 | 15 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 53.3 |
4. Shubman Gill vs Josh Hazlewood
The right-hand batsman Shubman Gill has been defensive against the right-arm pace bowler Josh Hazlewood, who bowled at a speed of 140-150 kmph. Talking about the performance, Shubman has played a total of 12 balls of Hazlewood, in which he scored a total of 12 runs and was dismissed once. This means Josh can disturb him and can easily take his wicket.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 150.0 | – |
| 2022 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 | 3.0 |
| Total | 12 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 100.0 | 12.0 |
5. Jos Buttler vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar
The right-hand batsman and a top order batter, Jos Buttler has been defensive against the right-arm medium bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who is known for his wicket taking bowling. Talking about the performance, he has played a total of 53 balls of 61 runs and was dismissed twice. This means Bhuvneshwar can disturb him and can become a challenging bowler.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 112.5 | – |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 | – |
| 2019 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 83.3 | – |
| 2021 | 19 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 146.2 | – |
| 2022 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 12.5 | – |
| 2023 | 25 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 166.7 | 25.0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Total | 61 | 53 | 2 | 26 | 9 | 1 | 115.1 | 30.5 |
In conclusion, the fourteen match between RCB vs GT will promise to be thrilling and a cricket cinema full of action and drama. The player battle between this match will be important to watch, as Virat Kohli will play against Kagiso Rabada, who is known for leg break googly style. Additionally, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar and Jos Buttler will play against the top bowlers who have a vast amount of IPL experience and already left their mark in the first match of IPL.
Also See:
- Sai Kishore vs RCB Stats and Records
- Shahrukh Khan vs RCB Stats and Records
- Shubman Gill vs RCB Stats and Records
- Prasidh Krishna vs RCB Stats and Records
- Rashid Khan vs RCB Stats and Records
- Sai Sudharsan vs RCB Stats and Records
- Kagiso Rabada vs RCB Stats and Records
- Jos Buttler vs RCB Stats and Records
- Jitesh Sharma vs GT Stats and Records
- Yash Dayal vs GT Stats and Records
- Devdutt Padikkal vs GT Stats and Records
- Liam Livingstone vs GT Stats and Records
- Krunal Pandya vs GT Stats and Records
- Tim David vs GT Stats and Records
- Josh Hazlewood vs GT Stats and Records
- Rajat Patidar vs GT Stats and Records
- Virat Kohli vs GT Stats and Records
- Phil Salt vs GT Stats and Records
