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RCB vs GT: Gujarat Titans Triumphs Over Royal Challengers Bengaluru
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) suffered a crushing eight-wicket defeat at the hands of Gujarat Titans (GT) in their IPL 2025 clash at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. While the match was filled with exciting moments, including a Virat Kohli injury scare and Ishant Sharma's controversial celebration, it was ultimately GT's clinical performance that sealed the victory.
Kohli's Injury Scare and GT's Dominance
The match saw a brief moment of concern when Virat Kohli appeared to injure his right hand while fielding. Though initial social media buzz suggested a serious injury, subsequent reports indicated it was minor, and Kohli continued to play. This overshadowed a dominant GT performance, with Mohammed Siraj's outstanding bowling (3-19) dismantling RCB's top order, leaving them reeling at 42/4. Liam Livingstone's 54 and late contributions from Jitesh Sharma and Tim David helped RCB post a respectable 169/8.
Gujarat Titans' Masterclass Chase
GT's chase was a textbook example of clinical batting. Jos Buttler's unbeaten 72, complemented by Sai Sudharsan's 49 and Sherfane Rutherford's quickfire 30, guided GT to victory with 13 balls to spare. The ease with which they chased down 170 highlighted RCB's bowling shortcomings and GT's batting depth.
Ishant Sharma's Controversial Celebration and Historic Feat
Ishant Sharma's fiery celebration after dismissing RCB captain Rajat Patidar sparked controversy. Videos surfaced seemingly showing Ishant using inappropriate language towards Patidar. However, more significantly, this wicket marked a historic moment for Ishant, as he became the only player to dismiss the captains of the same franchise (Rahul Dravid in 2008 and Rajat Patidar in 2025) in IPL history.
Post-Match Analysis and Looking Ahead
Expert analysis points to RCB's failure to build substantial partnerships as a key factor in their defeat. The absence of consistent support for Livingstone left RCB vulnerable. While Kohli's injury scare added drama, GT's superior all-around performance ultimately decided the match. RCB will look to bounce back in their next match, while GT will aim to maintain their momentum.
