Why is Kagiso Rabada not playing the RCB vs GT IPL 2025 match? Check GT Playing XI

Royal Challengers Bengaluru, in a much-awaited event, has reached their home ground, the Chinnaswamy Stadium, in the ongoing IPL edition. Bangalore is set to host the RCB vs GT IPL 2025 match as the action reaches their home. The clash has keen eyes focused on it as Mohammed Siraj will take his run-up against RCB. After an extended time with Bengaluru, the seamer was released and subsequently bought by GT in the mega auction. Now, the Chinnaswamy crowd is bracing to witness the scene of Siraj bowling against Virat Kohli, the duo, once among the most favorite RCB pairs for the fans. Meanwhile, GT won the toss and opted to bowl first in the fixture. Following the toss, Shubman Gill announced that Kagiso Rabada will miss the RCB vs GT IPL 2025 fixture.

KAGISO RABADA IS NOT PLAYING FOR GUJARAT...!!! pic.twitter.com/mwet0zIZ1Y

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 2, 2025

Gujarat Titans have arrived at Chinnaswamy after a seamless victory over Mumbai Indians at their home ground in Ahmedabad. However, a part of their primary team that won the match, Kagiso Rabada, is set to miss the RCB vs GT fixture. The Gujarat captain, Shubman Gill, informed that Rabada will sit out of the match in Bangalore due to "personal reasons." The South African speedster has picked up two wickets in two matches for GT so far this season. With an ordinary return with the ball, Rabada has leaked runs at an economy of 10.37. Meanwhile, Gill updated that Arshad Khan replaces Rabada in the GT Playing XI for their third match of the season.

Only 1️⃣ aim on our mind for our first away game - ✌️points! ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/WKQ5WHzNad

— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) April 2, 2025

Meanwhile, the battle between Mohammed Siraj and Virat Kohli is poised as a pivotal scene from the match. After years in the RCB camp together, the players are set to square off against each other, with Siraj now serving as the pace spearhead for Gujarat Titans. Across two matches for GT in IPL 2025, the speedster has scalped two wickets at an economy of 11. His form, clearly not notable until now, is anticipated to turn around for the better as he visits the familiar bounds of the RCB vs GT IPL 2025 match. RCB has been put to bat first at their home, playing an unchanged Playing XI in the match.

Gujarat Titans Playing XI for the RCB vs GT IPL 2025 match:

Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (w), Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma.

Impact Subs:

Sherfane Rutherford, Glenn Phillips, Anuj Rawat, Mahipal Lomror, Washington Sundar.