On April 2, 2025 the Gujarat Titans (GT) achieved an eight-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) through a complete all-round display at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. During this intense IPL 2025 match fans experienced extreme anxiety as GT established themselves as both powerful and cohesive unit.
RSB’s batting performance was inconsistent although Livingstone demonstrated strong resistance
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru achieved a respectable 169 for 8 runs in their 20-over batting innings through selecting to bat first. The match highlight came from Liam Livingstone who batted for 40 balls to score 54 runs with five boundary hits and a six that brought temporary hope to Bengaluru fans. The other batters from RCB fell short of supporting Livingstone’s solid performance at the batting crease. Gujarat’s main pacer Mohammed Siraj partnered with his teammates to carry out precise bowling strategies that involved pace variations while restricting hitting chances during their potent attack.
Through his crucial wickets in the early overs Siraj obtained outstanding bowling stats of 3 wickets for 19 runs which halted RCB’s batting order. RCB obtained boundaries from multiple batters during the middle-overs phase but failed to execute an effective death-over attack leaving them with 15–20 runs behind an ideal total. The Gujarat Titans received additional credit from their vigilant fielding group who effectively eliminated potential runs and successfully trapped important boundaries.
Jos Buttler hit an immaculate 73 not out which led Gujarat Titans to a effortless victory.
The Gujarat Titans entered their batting innings with a clear and confident mindset. The batting performance produced 170 for 2 runs after 17.5 overs which exceeded the target by 50 runs. Joining London Spirit in the Big Bash League and the T20 Blast only enhanced his reputation as a player. Modern T20 batting style was perfectly displayed by him through his combination of forceful attacks and strategic strike execution. During the crucial third and fifth overs Butler used loose deliveries from RCB’s spin attack to secure GT’s victory.
During their partnership Sudharsan showed mature batting skills by making 49 runs while hitting four boundaries and a six. The pair conducted an unbreakable partnership which forced RCB’s bowlers to stay helpless. Under pressure Sudharsan displayed maturity which perfectly matched Buttler’s aggressive approach and they established a partnership that led to the comfortable victory.