Powerplay (Overs 1-6)
RCB:- 38/3 (6.33 rpo, 4x4, 1x6) ll GT:- 42/1  (7 rpo, 3x4, 2x6)

Middle (Overs 7-15)
RCB:- 67/3 (7.44 rpo, 8x4, 2x6) ll GT:- 92/1  (10.22 rpo, 10x4, 5x6)

Death Overs (Overs 16-20)
RCB:- 64/2 (12.8 rpo, 3x4, 6x6) ll GT:- 36/0 in 2.5 overs  (12.70 rpo, 1x4, 4x6) 

 

Gujarat Titans emerged victorious in a thrilling encounter at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, chasing down 170 with ease, thanks to a masterclass from Jos Buttler and Sai Sudharsan. Despite a strong batting effort from Royal Challengers Bangalore, they could only manage 169/8 in their allotted 20 overs.

RCB got off to a shaky start, losing Virat Kohli early for just 7. They were further pegged back by Mohammed Siraj’s impressive spell, picking up key wickets of Phil Salt (14) and Devdutt Padikkal (4). A valiant effort from Liam Livingstone, who scored 54 off 40 balls, helped steady the ship for RCB. Jitesh Sharma (33) and Tim David (32) also chipped in, but the middle-order collapse meant RCB could only set a modest target of 170.

In response, Gujarat Titans made light work of the chase, reaching the target in just 17.5 overs. Sudharsan played a crucial role with a composed 49 off 36 balls, while Buttler’s explosive 73* from 39 balls guided them to victory. Rutherford’s quick-fire 30* (18) further added to the momentum.

Rajat Patidar | RCB Captain:
 "We were targeting around 190 after the powerplay, but the early wickets set us back. The intent was right, but ideally, we should've only lost one or two wickets in the powerplay. Losing three made a big difference.Our bowlers were exceptional. They put in a lot of hard work, and despite the total not being easy to defend, they did brilliantly, pushing the opposition till the 18th over.After losing those three wickets, the way Jitesh, Tim, and the other batters came in and batted was fantastic. That was a big positive from this match.We’re confident in our batting line-up. They’re showing great intent, and that’s a good sign moving forward for us." 

Shubman Gill | GT Captain:
"Restricting them to 170 on this ground was a solid effort. This pitch can produce anything—sometimes it can get you to 250, other times it offers something for the bowlers early on. We knew that if we took early wickets, we'd be in the game. It's disappointing, but you have to keep coming back and grabbing the next opportunity. With the bat, we adapted well to the situation, and that's what mattered. It's all about playing smartly according to the conditions." 

Mohammed Siraj | Player of the Match:
"It was an emotional moment for me, switching from red to blue after spending seven years here. But once I got the ball in my hand, I was fine. As a huge Ronaldo fan, the celebration was for him. I've been consistent with my performances, but during the break, I focused on correcting my mistakes and worked on my fitness. When I got picked up by Gujarat Titans, I had a conversation with Ashish Bhai, and Nehra Bhai always tells me to enjoy my bowling. Ishant Bhai helps with my line and length. My mindset is simple—believe in myself, and the pitch doesn’t matter."