GT Spoils RCB’s Homecoming with Dominant 8-Wicket Win
At the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, the Gujarat Titans (GT) played spoilers to Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) return home by clinching a commanding 8-wicket win. With both bat and ball working in sync, GT looked sharp, disciplined, and hungry for a win—dealing a heavy blow to RCB’s momentum.
Siraj Shines Against Former Team
In a poetic twist, Mohammed Siraj, now playing for GT, came back to haunt his former franchise. He bowled with fire and precision, taking 3 crucial wickets and ensuring RCB could only manage a below-par 169/8. RCB’s top order started off well, with Phil Salt and Virat Kohli laying a solid base, but the middle order couldn’t capitalize, crumbling under GT’s pressure.
Buttler Anchors the Chase with Classy 73*
GT’s reply was calm, composed, and clinical. Jos Buttler played a sensational knock, remaining unbeaten on 73 off just 39 balls. His timing, placement, and aggressive intent kept RCB’s bowlers under constant pressure. Alongside him, Sherfane Rutherford came in late but brought the fireworks exactly when needed.
Rutherford Finishes in Style: Match Ends in 17.5 Overs
The match reached its peak drama in the 17.5th over when Rutherford smashed a short ball from Josh Hazlewood for a massive six over deep square leg. That shot not only sealed the win for GT but also silenced the home crowd, as GT chased down the target with 14 balls to spare. The final score read 170/2—a statement win.
Playing XIs Recap
Royal Challengers Bengaluru:
Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (C), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal
Impact Sub: Rasikh Salam
Gujarat Titans:
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma
Impact Sub: Sherfane Rutherford
Match Stats & Key Performers
- Jos Buttler (GT): 73* off 39 balls | Strike Rate: 187
- Sherfane Rutherford (GT): 30* off 18 balls | Finisher of the match
- Mohammed Siraj (GT): 3 wickets vs former team
- Josh Hazlewood (RCB): 3.5 overs, 1/43 | Expensive day with the ball
Final Thoughts: GT On the Rise, RCB Needs a Quick Reset
This match clearly showed GT’s growing confidence and depth, while RCB will have to go back to the drawing board. Their batting lacked finishing power and their bowling couldn’t hold back the GT charge. With the season heating up, both teams will need to adapt quickly—but for now, Gujarat walks away with bragging rights and momentum.(online casino real money)