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Rabada To Dismiss Virat Kohli? 5 Player Battles To Watch Out In GT vs RCB IPL 2025 Match



GT vs RCB player battles [Source: @mufaddal_vohra, @gujarat_titans/X.com]GT vs RCB player battles [Source: @mufaddal_vohra, @gujarat_titans/X.com]

For the 14th fixture of the IPL 2025 season, RCB will face GT on Wednesday, April 2. The match will be held at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru beginning from 7.30 PM IST.

RCB’s record has been spotless this season as they got 2 wins in 2 games against KKR and CSK respectively. On the other hand, Gujarat Titans bounced back after their loss against PBKS to claim a 36-run win against Mumbai Indians. 

With both teams having winning momentum in hand, here’s a quick look at the 5 players' battles to watch out for in the RCB vs GT clash.

1. Virat Kohli vs Kagiso Rabada

Criterion
Data
Balls32
Runs
36
Dismissals
3
Average12.00
Strike-rate112.50

(Virat Kohli vs Kagiso Rabada in IPL)

  • Virat Kohli, one of the modern-day batters, has had mixed fortunes when facing South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada in the IPL. In their 7 encounters, Kohli has managed only 36 runs off 32 balls. This gives him an average of 12.00 and a strike rate of 112.50, which is far from his usual standards. Rabada has dismissed Kohli three times.
  • The bowler’s pace and swing with the new ball have often troubled Kohli and that is something the RCB star would have been very off in the powerplay.

2. Tim David vs Rashid Khan

Criterion
Data
Balls11
Runs11
Dismissals2
Average
5.50
Strike Rate100.00

(Tim David vs Rashid Khan in IPL)

  • Tim David has faced the challenge of Rashid Khan, the Afghan leg-spin sensation, in 4 IPL innings. In these encounters, David has scored just 11 runs off 11 balls, falling twice to the spinner. His average of 5.50 and a strike rate of 100.00 against Rashid is a reflection of the leg-spinner’s control in the middle overs, making it difficult for big hitters like David to tee off.
  • The spinner's flight and sharp turns can unsettle Tim David in middle overs where RCB will especially need him to score.

3. Shubman Gill vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar 

Criterion
Data
Balls56
Runs57
Dismissals3
Average
19.00
Strike Rate101.78

(Shubman Gill vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar  in IPL)

  • Shubman Gill’s IPL career has been on the rise, but his performance against the experienced Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been somewhat modest. In 10 innings, Gill has scored 57 runs off 56 balls, with an average of 19.00 and a strike rate of 101.78. Moreover, Bhuvneshwar has dismissed Gill 3 times in these encounters.
  • Despite being a promising opener for GT, Gill has struggled to face the new ball against Kumar. With the RCB pacer’s discipline in the opening overs, Gill will need to find ways to tackle the threat.

4. Jos Buttler vs Josh Hazlewood 

Criterion
Data
Balls28
Runs33
Dismissals1
Average
33.00
Strike Rate117.85

(Jos Buttler vs Josh Hazlewood in IPL)

  • Jos Buttler, one of the most destructive openers in T20 cricket, has faced Australia’s Josh Hazlewood in 3 IPL innings. Buttler has managed to score 33 runs off 28 balls, with an average of 33.00 and a strike rate of 117.85. Moreover, the Aussie has still managed to dismiss him once.
  • Buttler can dominate the powerplay, but Hazlewood can hit the right lengths with the new ball and can keep him in check.

5. Livingstone vs Rashid Khan 

Criterion
Data
Balls73
Runs125
Dismissals4
Average
31.2
Strike Rate171.2

(Livingstone vs Rashid Khan in T20s)

  • In the T20 format, Liam Livingstone has faced Rashid Khan for 73 balls, scoring 125 runs and getting out 4 times. With an average of 31.2 and a strike rate of 171.2, Livingstone has had success against the leg-spinner.
  • Hence, Livingstone’s aggressive approach makes him a dangerous opponent for Rashid, but the Afghan spinner has the skill to deceive even the best of hitters. This battle will be one to watch closely, as both players will look to dominate the middle overs.