IPL 2025: Virat Kohli vs Shubman Gill In A Thrilling Battle As RCB Face GT In Bengaluru

April 2, 2025: The upcoming clash between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated matchups of the IPL 2025 season. The focal point of this exciting encounter will be the battle between two of Indian cricket’s finest batsmen — Virat Kohli, affectionately known as ‘King Kohli’, and the young, dynamic Shubman Gill, often hailed as the ‘Prince’ of Indian batting.

Both players are in great form, and with the game taking place at Chinnaswamy Stadium, known for its high-scoring nature and short boundaries, fans can expect a fireworks display with the bat. In front of a predominantly red and gold-clad crowd supporting RCB, the contest between Kohli and Gill promises to be a thrilling spectacle.

Virat Kohli has an outstanding record against Gujarat Titans, having played five innings in as many matches against them, amassing 344 runs at an average of 114.67 and a blistering strike rate of 143.93. He has scored one century and three half-centuries against the Gujarat-based team, including a memorable knock of 101* in the 2023 season.

On the other hand, Shubman Gill has also been impressive against RCB. With 304 runs in 13 innings against them, including a century, Gill has shown his ability to counter the best bowling attacks in the competition. As a part of Gujarat Titans, Gill has been even more dominant, with 154 runs in five innings at an average of 38.50, which includes his majestic 104* against RCB in the 2023 season, where he chased down a challenging target in a high-pressure scenario, leading GT to a six-wicket victory.

One of the most memorable battles between these two players took place during the back end of the 2023 season, when both players put on a stunning display of batting in the same match. Virat Kohli’s 61-ball 101* powered RCB to 197/5, and in response, Shubman Gill answered back with a blistering 104* off 52 balls, helping GT chase down the target with five balls to spare and eliminate RCB from the competition. It was a fierce contest, and fans are eagerly waiting for a similar showdown in the upcoming match.

However, in their most recent encounter between these two teams, RCB came out on top, with Virat Kohli’s quickfire 42 off 27 balls guiding RCB to victory in a low-scoring thriller. RCB chased down Gujarat Titans’ target of 148 runs, winning by four wickets, and it was a game that highlighted the importance of Kohli’s consistency and impact when the team needed him the most.

As the two teams prepare to meet once again, the stage is set for another blockbuster encounter, with both Kohli and Gill poised to take center stage and continue their rivalry. For Gujarat Titans, Shubman Gill’s form will be crucial, while RCB will be relying on their star player Kohli to lead them to victory at home. Both players will have their eyes on securing vital points for their teams as they look to climb the IPL points table.

Squads:

Gujarat Titans:
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (w), Shahrukh Khan, Sherfane Rutherford, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma, Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Anuj Rawat, Mahipal Lomror, Arshad Khan, Jayant Yadav, Nishant Sindhu, Kulwant Khejroliya, Gerald Coetzee, Manav Suthar, Kumar Kushagra, Gurnoor Brar, Karim Janat.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru:
Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh, Abhinandan Singh, Romario Shepherd, Lungi Ngidi, Nuwan Thushara, Mohit Rathee, Swastik Chikara.

With both teams in form and top players like Kohli and Gill in their lineup, expect an exciting encounter as Gujarat Titans take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Chinnaswamy Stadium. The crowd is in for a treat as the young and the experienced face off in one of the biggest battles in IPL 2025.