In the 14th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) faced off against the Gujarat Titans (GT) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
GT emerged victorious, defeating RCB by eight wickets in a match that highlighted exceptional performances from their key players.
RCB vs GT 14th Match Summary
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 169 for 8 (20 overs)
- Gujarat Titans: 170 for 2 (17.5 overs)
- Result: GT won by 8 wickets
RCB vs GT 14th Match Key Performers
- Mohammed Siraj (GT): The former RCB pacer showcased his prowess against his previous team, delivering an impressive spell of 3 wickets for 19 runs in his four overs, effectively dismantling RCB’s top order.
- Liam Livingstone (RCB): Played a resilient innings, scoring 54 runs off 40 balls, including five sixes, providing a much-needed boost to RCB’s total.
- Jos Buttler (GT): The English batsman was instrumental in GT’s chase, scoring a rapid 73 off 39 balls, anchoring the innings and ensuring a comfortable pursuit of the target.
- R Sai Kishore (GT): Contributed significantly with the ball, taking 2 wickets for 22 runs, including the crucial dismissal of Jitesh Sharma, and maintaining pressure during the middle overs.
RCB vs GT 14th Match Highlights
The match commenced with GT winning the toss and electing to field first. RCB’s innings got off to a rocky start, losing key wickets early on.
Virat Kohli was dismissed for 7 runs, followed by Devdutt Padikkal for 4, both falling to the incisive bowling of Mohammed Siraj.
Phil Salt attempted to counterattack with a brisk 14 but was also bowled by Siraj, leaving RCB struggling at 35 for 3.
Liam Livingstone then took charge, stabilizing the innings with a well-crafted 54. He found support in Jitesh Sharma, who added a quick 33 off 21 balls.
Despite their efforts, RCB concluded their innings at 169 for 8, with Sai Kishore and Prasidh Krishna contributing to GT’s bowling success.
In response, GT’s chase was anchored by a stellar performance from Jos Buttler. Opening alongside Sai Sudharsan, who scored a steady 49 off 36 balls, Buttler dominated the RCB bowlers, propelling GT to their target with ease.
The duo’s partnership laid a solid foundation, and GT achieved the required 170 runs in just 17.5 overs, securing an eight-wicket victory.
This win marks GT’s second victory of the season, showcasing their formidable form as they continue their campaign in IPL 2025.
