By exploreodisha.in 
In the 14th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, the Gujarat Titans (GT) secured a commanding eight-wicket victory over the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 2, 2025. This win marked RCB’s first defeat of the season.
First Innings: Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Opting to bat first, RCB faced early setbacks due to disciplined bowling from GT. Mohammed Siraj, playing against his former team, delivered an impressive spell, claiming 3 wickets for 19 runs. His efforts reduced RCB to 42 for 4 within the initial overs.
Liam Livingstone emerged as a key performer for RCB, scoring a resilient 54 off 40 balls, including one four and five sixes. He was supported by Jitesh Sharma, who contributed 33 runs off 21 balls, and Tim David, adding 32 off 18 balls. Despite these efforts, RCB managed to post a total of 169 for 8 in their allotted 20 overs.
Second Innings: Gujarat Titans
Chasing a target of 170, GT’s innings was anchored by Jos Buttler’s explosive performance. The English wicketkeeper-batsman remained unbeaten, scoring 73 runs off just 39 balls, showcasing aggressive stroke play. Sai Sudharsan provided valuable support with a composed 49 off 36 balls, while Sherfane Rutherford’s quickfire 30 not out off 18 balls ensured GT reached the target comfortably.
GT achieved the target in 17.5 overs, finishing at 170 for 2, and securing the win with 13 balls to spare.
Key Performances
- Mohammed Siraj (GT): His early breakthroughs against his former team were instrumental in restricting RCB to a modest total.
- Jos Buttler (GT): His unbeaten 73 off 39 balls was pivotal in GT’s successful chase, earning him the ‘My11Circle Fantasy King of The Match’ award.
- Liam Livingstone (RCB): Despite being on the losing side, his 54-run innings provided some resistance against GT’s bowling attack.
This comprehensive victory highlights GT’s strong form in the tournament and underscores the impact of strategic player acquisitions and performances.