Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans – 14th Match Overview
RCB vs GT Today Match The Indian Premier League 2025 witnessed an electrifying clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. The match, played on April 2, 2025, saw Gujarat Titans dominate the game and secure a convincing 8-wicket victory.
Match Summary:
- Match: RCB vs GT, 14th Match, IPL Match 2025
- Date: April 2, 2025
- Venue: M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Toss: Gujarat Titans won the toss and opted to bowl first
- Result: Gujarat Titans won by 8 wickets
RCB vs GT Today IPL Match Scorecard
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Innings – 169/8 (20 Overs)
Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
Phil Salt | 14 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 107.69 |
Virat Kohli | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 116.67 |
Devdutt Padikkal | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
Rajat Patidar (c) | 12 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 100.00 |
Liam Livingstone | 54 | 40 | 1 | 5 | 135.00 |
Jitesh Sharma (wk) | 33 | 21 | 5 | 1 | 157.14 |
Krunal Pandya | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
Tim David | 32 | 18 | 3 | 2 | 177.78 |
Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 1* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
Gujarat Titans Bowling Performance
Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
Mohammed Siraj | 4 | 0 | 19 | 3 | 4.80 |
Arshad Khan | 2 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 8.50 |
Prasidh Krishna | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.50 |
Ishant Sharma | 2 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 13.50 |
Sai Kishore | 4 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 5.50 |
Rashid Khan | 4 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 13.50 |
Gujarat Titans Innings – 170/2 (17.5 Overs)
Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
Sai Sudharsan | 49 | 36 | 7 | 1 | 136.11 |
Shubman Gill (c) | 14 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 100.00 |
Jos Buttler (wk) | 73* | 39 | 5 | 6 | 187.18 |
Sherfane Rutherford | 30* | 18 | 1 | 3 | 166.67 |
RCB Bowling Performance
Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 5.80 |
Josh Hazlewood | 3.5 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 11.20 |
Yash Dayal | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 6.70 |
Rasikh Dar Salam | 3 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 11.70 |
Krunal Pandya | 3 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 11.30 |
Liam Livingstone | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12.00 |
Key Highlights of RCB vs GT IPL Match 2025
Gujarat Titans’ Dominant Chase
- Jos Buttler played an explosive 73-run knock off 39 balls, smashing 5 fours and 6 sixes.
- Sherfane Rutherford provided the finishing touch with 30 runs off 18 balls.
- Sai Sudharsan anchored the innings with a well-played 49 runs.
RCB’s Struggles with the Bat
- Liam Livingstone was the only RCB batter to score a half-century (54 off 40 balls).
- Jitesh Sharma (33 off 21 balls) and Tim David (32 off 18 balls) provided some late acceleration.
- Gujarat Titans’ Mohammed Siraj took 3 wickets, dismantling RCB’s top order.
Turning Point of the Match
- RCB lost quick wickets at the top, putting them under pressure.
- Jos Buttler’s aggressive batting in the chase made the target look easy.
- GT chased 170 runs in just 17.5 overs, sealing an 8-wicket win.
Post-Match Analysis
What Worked for Gujarat Titans?
- Strong bowling performance by Siraj (3 wickets) and Sai Kishore (2 wickets).
- Jos Buttler’s power-hitting was the match-winning factor.
- GT’s aggressive batting approach and excellent shot selection.
Where Did RCB Go Wrong?
- Top-order collapse with Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, and Rajat Patidar falling cheaply.
- Poor bowling performance, failing to stop GT’s aggressive chase.
- Josh Hazlewood and Rasikh Dar Salam proved to be expensive with economy rates over 11.
The RCB vs GT Today Match ended with Gujarat Titans securing a convincing 8-wicket victory in IPL Match 2025. Jos Buttler’s explosive batting and Mohammed Siraj’s bowling brilliance were the key highlights of the match. With this win, Gujarat Titans continue their strong campaign in IPL 2025, while RCB will need to regroup and improve their performance in the upcoming matches.
