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Gujarat Titans Defeat RCB by 8 Wickets in IPL 2025: Buttler and Siraj Shine in Bengaluru

Date: 03-apr-2025

Gujarat Titans Defeat RCB by 8 Wickets in IPL 2025: Buttler and Siraj Shine in Bengaluru

The Gujarat Titans (GT) continued their strong form in the TATA IPL 2025 by registering a dominant 8-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on April 2, 2025, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

RCB Post 169/8 After Early Wickets

After being put in to bat, RCB struggled initially as GT's Mohammed Siraj struck early blows. Liam Livingstone held the innings together with a composed 54 off 40 balls. Jitesh Sharma added a quick 33, and Tim David provided a late push with 32 from 18 deliveries, helping RCB reach 169/8 in 20 overs.

Mohammed Siraj Wrecks RCB's Top Order

  • Mohammed Siraj (GT): Claimed 3 wickets for just 19 runs against his former side.
  • Rashid Khan: Was economical and applied pressure in the middle overs.

Buttler's Blazing Knock Secures Easy Win

Chasing 170, Gujarat Titans made light work of the target. Jos Buttler smashed an unbeaten 73 off 39 balls, guiding GT to 170/2 in just 17.5 overs. He was supported by Sai Sudharsan, who scored 49, and Sherfane Rutherford, who finished with 30 not out.

Match Highlights

  • Result: Gujarat Titans won by 8 wickets.
  • Player of the Match: Mohammed Siraj (3/19).
  • GT Score: 170/2 (17.5 overs).
  • RCB Score: 169/8 (20 overs).

This win pushes GT further up the IPL 2025 points table, while RCB faces its first defeat of the season, raising questions over their middle-order consistency.

Next Fixtures

Gujarat Titans will next face Lucknow Super Giants, while RCB look to bounce back in their upcoming match against Rajasthan Royals.

Disclaimer: This article is based on publicly available information from various online sources. We do not claim absolute accuracy or completeness. Readers are advised to cross-check facts independently before forming conclusions.

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