RCB vs GT IPL 2025: Jos Buttler and Mohammed Siraj Shine as Gujarat Titans Triumph in Bengaluru
Hey everyone, let’s talk about the electrifying clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025! What a game it was! RCB was all set for a grand homecoming at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, but Gujarat Titans had other plans. With a dominant all-round performance, GT clinched an emphatic 8-wicket victory, leaving RCB fans heartbroken.
RCB, after being put into bat, had a shaky start. The fireworks began early when Mohammed Siraj, facing his former home crowd, removed Devdutt Padikkal and Phil Salt in quick succession. Arshad Khan added to RCB’s woes, dismissing none other than Virat Kohli for just 7 runs. The home crowd was left stunned! RCB found themselves in deep trouble at 13/2.
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Amidst the early blows, Liam Livingstone and Jitesh Sharma took charge, building a much-needed partnership. Livingstone’s powerful hitting, including some monstrous sixes off Rashid Khan, brought RCB back into the game. He smashed a fighting 54, while Tim David’s quick 32 helped RCB reach a respectable 169/8 in their 20 overs. But was it enough? GT’s bowlers, led by Siraj and Sai Kishore, kept RCB’s power-hitters in check, ensuring the chase wouldn’t be too challenging.
With 170 to chase, GT got off to a steady start. Bhuvneshwar Kumar gave RCB a glimmer of hope by dismissing Shubman Gill early, but that was about it. What followed was absolute dominance! Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler formed a solid 75-run partnership, with Sudharsan narrowly missing his fifty, falling for 49. But the real hero was Jos Buttler! He played a breathtaking knock, remaining unbeaten at 73 off just 39 balls. The crowd witnessed some sensational stroke play, including massive sixes that silenced the home fans.
As the match neared its end, Gujarat Titans needed 20 off the last two overs. Buttler, showing his class, finished things in style with consecutive sixes off Josh Hazlewood. Sherfane Rutherford sealed the deal with another maximum, taking GT home with 13 balls to spare. It was a masterclass in chasing!
For RCB, it was a disappointing night. Despite some individual heroics, their bowling attack struggled against the sheer brilliance of Buttler and Sudharsan. GT, on the other hand, celebrated their second victory in three games, proving why they are a force to reckon with this season.
So, there you have it! A thrilling encounter where Gujarat Titans outclassed RCB in their own backyard. What do you think went wrong for RCB? Could they have defended 169 better? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
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