Gujarat Titans Secure Second Consecutive Win: RCB Suffers First Defeat of the Season, Loses by 8 Wickets; Match-Winning Partnership Between Jos Buttler and Sai Sudharsan
Gujarat Titans (GT) continued their impressive run in IPL 2025 with a commanding 8-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Wednesday. This win marks GT’s second consecutive triumph in the tournament, strengthening their position on the points table.
Match Summary
Playing at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, GT successfully chased down a target of 170 runs in just 17.5 overs with only two wickets down. The highlight of the chase was the stellar performance by Jos Buttler, who played an unbeaten knock of 73 runs off 39 balls. His aggressive yet calculated approach ensured that GT remained in control throughout the chase. Sai Sudharsan also played a crucial role, contributing 49 runs before being dismissed. Sherfane Rutherford added the finishing touches with a quickfire 30* off 18 balls.
For RCB, Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar managed to pick up one wicket each, but their bowling attack failed to contain Gujarat’s batters.
Earlier in the match, RCB posted a total of 170 runs, with Liam Livingstone leading the charge with a solid 54-run innings. Jitesh Sharma (33) and Tim David (32) also provided valuable contributions. However, Gujarat’s disciplined bowling attack kept RCB from reaching a bigger total. Mohammed Siraj was the standout performer, taking 3 wickets, while Sai Kishore claimed 2. Arshad Khan, Prasidh Krishna, and Ishant Sharma chipped in with one wicket each.
Key Performances
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Jos Buttler (GT): 73* off 39 balls (Match-Winning Knock)
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Sai Sudharsan (GT): 49 runs
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Sherfane Rutherford (GT): 30* off 18 balls
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Liam Livingstone (RCB): 54 runs
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Mohammed Siraj (GT): 3 wickets
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Sai Kishore (GT): 2 wickets
Points Table After the Match
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Gujarat Titans have now won both of their matches and moved up to 4th place with 4 points.
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RCB suffered their first defeat of the season, dropping from the top position to 3rd place with 4 points.
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Punjab Kings lead the table with 4 points and a net run rate of 1.485.
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Delhi Capitals occupy the 2nd position with 4 points and a net run rate of 1.320.
What’s Next?
With momentum on their side, Gujarat Titans will aim to continue their winning streak in their upcoming matches. Meanwhile, RCB will look to bounce back from this defeat and regain their position at the top. The competition is heating up as the IPL 2025 season progresses, with multiple teams battling for supremacy.
Stay tuned for more updates and analysis from IPL 2025!
