Match Overview
Rcb Vs Gt their first defeat of IPL 2025 with a dominant 8-wicket win at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Mohammed Siraj’s fiery spell (3/19) against his former team and Jos Buttler’s unbeaten 73* stole the spotlight in a match that saw GT chase down 170 with 13 balls to spare 138.
Key Highlights of RCB vs GT Match
1. Mohammed Siraj’s Redemption Arc
- 3 Wickets in Powerplay: Siraj dismissed Devdutt Padikkal (4) and Phil Salt (14) early, including a fiery 145.9kph delivery to clean-bowl Salt after being hit for a 105m six 157.
- Death Overs Impact: Returned to dismiss Liam Livingstone (54) in the 19th over, finishing with 14 dot balls and a control rate of 50% in the powerplay 16.
- Emotional Celebration: Celebrated with Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic siuu gesture, later stating, “I was emotional returning to Chinnaswamy, but once I had the ball, it was full-on” 47.
2. RCB’s Middle-Order Fightback
- Livingstone’s Rescue Act: From 42/4, Livingstone’s 54 (40 balls) and partnerships with Jitesh Sharma (33) and Tim David (32) lifted RCB to 169/8. He smashed Rashid Khan for 39 runs off 17 balls, including three sixes in the 18th over 168.
- Late Flourish: RCB scored 64 runs in the last five overs, but the total proved insufficient 18.
3. Buttler & Sudharsan’s Chase Mastery
- Buttler’s Unbeaten 73*: The GT No. 3 anchored the chase, hitting 6 sixes and 5 fours. His 63-run partnership with Sherfane Rutherford (30* off 18) sealed the win 138.
- Sudharsan’s 49: Set the platform with 7 fours and 1 six before falling to Josh Hazlewood 36.
Match Scorecard Summary
| Team | Score | Top Performers |
|---|---|---|
| RCB | 169/8 (20 overs) | Liam Livingstone (54), Jitesh Sharma (33), Mohammed Siraj (3/19) |
| GT | 170/2 (17.5 overs) | Jos Buttler (73*), Sai Sudharsan (49), Sherfane Rutherford (30*) |
FAQs: RCB vs GT IPL 2025
Q1. Who won the RCB vs GT match?
A: Gujarat Titans won by 8 wickets with 13 balls remaining 18.
Q2. How did Mohammed Siraj perform against RCB?
A: Siraj took 3/19, including key wickets of Salt, Padikkal, and Livingstone 146.
Q3. What was Jos Buttler’s contribution?
A: Buttler scored 73* off 39 balls, his third consecutive 50+ score against RCB since 2022 137.
Q4. Why was Virat Kohli’s dismissal significant?
A: Kohli fell for 7 to Arshad Khan, failing to capitalize on his home ground 35.
Q5. How did GT use the Impact Sub?
A: Sherfane Rutherford replaced Ishant Sharma, smashing 30* off 18 to accelerate the chase 38.
Q6. What records were broken?
A: GT’s second-biggest chase by wickets (8), and all six GT-RCB matches have been won by the chasing team 28.
Q7. How did fans react to Siraj’s performance?
A: Social media erupted with memes praising Siraj’s revenge and mocking RCB’s decision to release him 7.
Key Stats & Takeaways
- Head-to-Head: GT and RCB now tied 3-3 in IPL encounters 8.
- Points Table: RCB slipped to third, while GT moved to fourth 47.
- Siraj’s Milestone: Now has 98 IPL wickets, nearing the 100-mark 6.
