New Delhi: Gujarat Titans defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by 8 wickets. RCB was playing at their home ground, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, for the first time in IPL 2025, but they faced disappointment. After securing two consecutive victories, Bangalore suffered a loss at the hands of Gujarat. In this match, Bangalore batted first and posted a total of 169 runs. In response, Gujarat chased down the target with 13 balls to spare.
Mohammed Siraj played a crucial role in Gujarat’s victory at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. His three-wicket haul restricted RCB to 169 runs. For Bangalore, Liam Livingstone scored a half-century with 54 runs, but star players like Virat Kohli and captain Rajat Patidar failed to make an impact.
RCB Misses Out on a Winning Hat-trick
Royal Challengers Bangalore had won their first two matches in IPL 2025. They first defeated KKR by 7 wickets and then secured a 50-run victory against Chennai Super Kings. However, Gujarat’s dominant 8-wicket win prevented Rajat Patidar’s team from completing a hat-trick of victories.
Mohammed Siraj and Jos Buttler Shine
Gujarat Titans’ victory was powered by stellar performances from Jos Buttler and Mohammed Siraj. Sai Sudharsan provided a strong start, scoring 49 runs off 36 balls. Captain Shubman Gill was dismissed for just 14 runs, but Jos Buttler took charge with an unbeaten knock of 73 runs off 39 balls, hitting 5 fours and 6 sixes. Earlier, Mohammed Siraj’s brilliant bowling spell of 3 wickets laid the foundation for Gujarat’s triumph.