Gujarat Titans Hand RCB First Defeat of IPL 2025 with Dominant Display

Gujarat Titans (GT) clinched an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their IPL 2025 clash at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Jos Buttler’s unbeaten 73 and Sai Sudharsan’s steady 49 led GT’s successful chase of 170, handing RCB their first loss of the season.

RCB Struggle After Losing Early Wickets

Winning the toss, Gujarat Titans opted to bowl first, a decision that quickly paid off. Arshad Khan and Mohammed Siraj dismantled RCB’s top order, dismissing key batters Virat Kohli (7) and Devdutt Padikkal (4) during the powerplay.

Siraj continued his dominance by removing Phil Salt and Liam Livingstone, finishing with three wickets. Sai Kishore also contributed with two wickets, while Ishant Sharma and Prasidh Krishna took one each.

Despite losing four wickets in the powerplay, RCB managed to post 169 runs.

Liam Livingstone anchored the innings with a 54-run knock off 40 balls, while Jitesh Sharma (33 off 21) and Tim David (32 off 18) provided crucial late contributions.

Jos Buttler Leads GT’s Chase

GT chased the 170-run target with ease, reaching it with 13 balls to spare. Buttler’s aggressive 73 off 39 balls set the pace, and Sai Sudharsan’s composed 49 ensured stability.

Their 75-run partnership for the second wicket paved the way for the win, with Sherfane Rutherford finishing the job with a quick 30* off 18 balls.

RCB’s Winning Streak Comes to an End

RCB had begun the season impressively, defeating Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets at Eden Gardens and Chennai Super Kings by 50 runs at Chepauk. However, their first home game saw them struggle as GT’s bowlers dominated.

GT’s Bowling Prowess Restricts RCB

Mohammed Siraj starred with the ball for GT, registering figures of 3/19 in four overs. Sai Kishore’s disciplined bowling added to RCB’s woes. Despite RCB’s solid middle-order resistance, GT’s bowlers ensured they remained in control throughout.

IPL 2025 Points Table Shake-up

With this defeat, RCB slipped to third place in the IPL standings, making way for Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals to claim the top two spots.

Gujarat Titans moved up to fourth and will aim to climb further in their next match against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Social Media Reactions to RCB’s Defeat

Following the match, social media platforms were flooded with memes and humorous takes on RCB’s inconsistency. Fans pointed out the team’s recurring struggles, particularly their batting collapse, which became a major talking point.

One of the most-discussed moments was Mohammed Siraj’s return to Chinnaswamy Stadium—not as an RCB player, but as a GT bowler.

His performance against his former team was widely noted, with many fans joking that he remained the best bowler on the field, just for the opposing side.

RCB’s Batting Collapse a Major Concern

RCB’s innings saw early trouble as GT’s bowlers made inroads, leaving them at 42/4. However, Livingstone and Sharma managed to stabilize the innings with a vital 52-run stand.

Livingstone’s half-century and Tim David’s late fireworks helped RCB set a respectable target.

Gujarat Titans Chase With Confidence

Chasing 170 at a batting-friendly venue like Chinnaswamy was expected to be manageable, and GT executed it flawlessly. Despite losing captain Shubman Gill early, Sai Sudharsan anchored the innings.

His 75-run stand with Buttler effectively sealed the game, with the latter’s explosive batting making the chase look effortless.

Internet Reacts to RCB’s Loss

As RCB fans processed the defeat, social media remained unforgiving. From lighthearted jokes to full-fledged memes, fans reminded RCB of their long-standing struggles in the IPL.

While RCB aims to bounce back in their next match, GT will look to build momentum from this commanding win.