In match 14 of the IPL 2025, at the Chinnaswamy Stadium against the host Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans won the toss and decided to bowl first. Royal Challengers Bengaluru is roaring high at the top of the points table, and as Rajat Patidar walked in, the crowd at Chinnaswamy Stadium erupted in cheers. The atmosphere crackled with anticipation as the home team prepared to take on Gujarat Titans in what promised to be a thrilling encounter. At the toss, Gujarat Titans' captain Shubman Gill assessed the conditions and opted to chase, stating that the surface at Chinnaswamy remains consistent throughout the game. He said, "It looks like a good wicket. The conditions don’t change much here, so chasing is a good option. It’s all about reducing unforced errors, and we will try to fine-tune the areas that need improvement." He also confirmed that Kagiso Rabada would miss the match due to personal reasons, with veteran pacer Ishant Sharma replacing him. Meanwhile, RCB skipper Rajat Patidar admitted that they too would have bowled first if given the choice but remained confident. He said, "The surface should remain the same, and we’ll look to play well. The way individuals are chipping in with positive intent makes my job as a captain much easier. The support from the home crowd has been phenomenal, and we’re going in with the same team." Former cricketers Murali Kartik and Matthew Hayden took to the field to analyze the pitch. Kartik revealed that pitch number six, untouched last season, was set to host this high-stakes clash. He detailed the dimensions—squares at 68 and 61 meters, with a straight hit at 73 meters. Hayden, taking a closer look, observed a healthy grass cover and noted that bowlers like Josh Hazlewood and Ishant Sharma could thrive here. However, he also pointed out the pitch’s dry nature and its multi-colored composition of red and black soil, suggesting that spinners might also play a key role. While the average score here stands at 197, Hayden remarked that the straight boundaries were particularly enticing for batters. Kartik anticipated a six-hitting fest given Bengaluru's high altitude and hinted at the possible influence of dew later in the game. "Captains usually prefer to chase here, and history backs that up," he concluded. With the stage set, the teams geared up for an intense battle, the roaring crowd ready to witness another unforgettable night of IPL action. Read also: Yashasvi Jaiswal Leaves Mumbai, Joins Goa as Captain Playing XI for both teams: Royal Challengers Bengaluru XI: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (capt), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal Impact Subs: Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Dar, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh Gujarat Titans XI: Shubman Gill (capt), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma Impact Subs: Sherfane Rutherford, Glenn Phillips, Anuj Rawat, Mahipal Lomror, Washington Sundar