Cricket Highlights, April 02: IPL 2025 (14th Match) – RCB vs GT

RCB vs GT (14th Match) – Highlights

In an exhilarating 14th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Gujarat Titans secured a comprehensive eight-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. With a clinical bowling performance followed by a power-packed batting display, GT chased down the target of 170 in just 17.5 overs, handing RCB their second defeat of the season.

Winning the toss and opting to bat first, RCB had a shaky start as they lost their key batter, Virat Kohli, early in the innings. Kohli, who looked to anchor the innings, was dismissed for just 7 runs off 6 balls, caught by Prasidh Krishna off Arshad Khan’s delivery. Soon after, Devdutt Padikkal followed him back to the pavilion, bowled by Mohammed Siraj for just 4 runs.

Phil Salt provided a brief resistance but couldn’t capitalize on his start, falling to Siraj after scoring 14 runs. With RCB struggling at 35/3 in 4.4 overs, Captain Rajat Patidar also failed to make a mark, departing for 12 runs, and trapped lbw by Ishant Sharma. The middle order found some stability with Liam Livingstone, who played a brilliant knock of 54 off 40 balls, including one four and five sixes. Jitesh Sharma supported him well, adding 33 runs off 21 balls. Tim David provided late fireworks with a blistering 32 off 18 balls, taking RCB to a respectable total of 169/8 in 20 overs.

GT’s bowling attack was led by Mohammed Siraj, who delivered a stellar performance with figures of 3/19 in his four overs. Sai Kishore was also instrumental in containing the runs, picking up 2/22 in his spell. Rashid Khan had an expensive outing, conceding 54 runs without picking up a wicket.

Chasing 170, Gujarat Titans began their innings cautiously, with Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan opening the innings. Gill, the captain, looked in decent touch but perished after scoring 14 runs, caught by Liam Livingstone off Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s bowling. However, Sai Sudharsan provided stability and formed a crucial partnership with Jos Buttler, who came in at No. 3.

Buttler showcased his aggressive intent from the beginning, dismantling RCB’s bowling attack with ease. His unbeaten knock of 73 off 39 balls, laced with five fours and six maximums, proved to be the difference-maker. Sai Sudharsan contributed a solid 49 off 36 balls before getting dismissed by Josh Hazlewood. Sherfane Rutherford added the finishing touches with a quickfire 30 off 18 balls, ensuring that GT reached the target with 13 balls to spare.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood were the only wicket-takers for RCB, but their efforts were not enough to prevent GT’s onslaught. RCB’s bowlers struggled with their economy, with Rasikh Salam, Krunal Pandya, and Hazlewood conceding runs at over 11 per over. Mohammed Siraj was adjudged the Player of the Match for his exceptional bowling performance, which dismantled RCB’s top order. 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans Scoreboard

Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 169/8 (20)

Gujarat Titans – 170/2 (17.5)

Result – GT won by 8 wickets (with 13 balls remaining)

Player of the Match – Mohammed Siraj

RCB vs GT Playing Eleven

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Krunal Pandya, Tim David, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal.

Gujarat Titans

Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, M Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.

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