RCB and GT will face off in an IPL 2025 match at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on April 2, with live streaming starting at 7:30 PM IST. RCB is unbeaten so far, while GT comes on the back of a big win against Mumbai Indians. Both teams are in strong form.
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