IPL 2025 Match Report: Gujarat Titans broke Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s winning streak with a dominant 8-wicket win at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Jos Buttler’s stunning unbeaten 73-run knock and Mohammed Siraj’s brilliant three-wicket haul paved the way for GT’s convincing win with 13 balls to spare
RCB vs GT Match Summary, IPL 2025
- Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Result: Gujarat Titans won by 8 wickets
- RCB Score: 169/8 (20 overs)
- GT Score: 170/2 (17.5 overs)
First Innings: RCB Struggles Despite Livingstone’s Half-Century
Gujarat Titans won the toss and opted to field first. Pacer Arshad Khan, replacing Kagiso Rabada who missed the game due to personal reasons, made an immediate impact by dismissing Virat Kohli for 8.
RCB’s batting line-up continued to collapse as Mohammed Siraj showcased his class by taking key wickets:
- Devdutt Padikkal for 4 runs
- Phil Salt for 14 runs
- Liam Livingstone for 54 runs (completing his three-wicket haul)
Other notable dismissals included:
- Rajat Patidar bowled by Ishant Sharma for 12 runs.
- Jitesh Sharma, who scored a quick 33 off 21 balls, was caught by Sai Kishore.
- Krunal Pandya was dismissed for 5 runs through a caught-and-bowled by Sai Kishore.
Despite Liam Livingstone’s solid fifty and a late cameo by Tim David (32 off 18), RCB managed to post only 169/8 in their 20 overs.
Second Innings: Jos Buttler Leads Gujarat Titans to Victory
Gujarat Titans began their chase with Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill providing a steady start. However, Shubman Gill was dismissed by Bhuvneshwar Kumar for 14 in the fifth over.
From there, Jos Buttler took control of the innings, forming a solid partnership with Sai Sudharsan. Buttler played with precision and aggression, smashing an unbeaten 73 runs to guide his team towards victory.
Sai Sudharsan missed his half-century but contributed significantly before falling for 48 runs. The final flourish came from Sherfane Rutherford, the impact player who replaced Ishant Sharma. He scored 20 off 18 balls, finishing the match with a spectacular six.
Match Analysis & Key Takeaways
✅ Jos Buttler’s Heroics: Buttler’s unbeaten 73 was a testament to his experience and skill. Anchoring the innings, he ensured GT crossed the finish line with ease.
✅ Mohammed Siraj’s Bowling Brilliance: His three-wicket haul derailed RCB’s innings early on, proving his value as a leading wicket-taker for Gujarat Titans.
✅ Sai Sudharsan’s Consistency: Although he fell short of his fifty, his partnership with Buttler was crucial to building the chase’s foundation.
✅ Gujarat Titans’ Bowling Depth: With Arshad Khan, Mohammed Siraj, and Sai Kishore contributing effectively, GT demonstrated their well-rounded bowling attack.
