Harbhajan Singh is making his first Test appearance in two years, playing domestic cricket during the wait.
Manoj Tiwary-led Rest of India side, won a good toss on a green Chinnaswamy wicket.
Karnataka have a much superior all-round bowling attack, especially with the new ball.
The Duleep Trophy final against Central Zone is Uthappa's 100th First-Class matches.
Uthappa finished with a whopping average of 89 during Karnataka’s historic season.
Karnataka's senior players Robin Uthappa and Vinay Kumar have been in stunning form.
Karnataka are the defending Ranji Trophy and Irani Trophy champions.
Stuart Binny scored a brilliant 122 for Karnataka against Rest of India in the Irani Cup tie.
Kedar Jadhav and Baba Aparajith have helped Rest of India (ROI) gain some stability.
Gambhir has been picked in the Rest of India squad for the Irani Trophy match against Karnataka.