IPL 2025 Match 13: Gujarat Titans Thrash RCB by 8 Wickets at Chinnaswamy
Bengaluru, April 2, 2025 – Gujarat Titans (GT) put up a commanding performance against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Match 13 of IPL 2025, securing a dominant 8-wicket victory at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Jos Buttler’s explosive innings made the chase look effortless after GT’s bowlers restricted RCB to a modest total.
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Match Summary
• Match: RCB vs GT, Match 13, IPL 2025
• Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
• Toss: GT won the toss and opted to bowl first
• Result: GT won by 8 wickets
• Man of the Match: Jos Buttler
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RCB Batting Performance
RCB struggled to gain momentum after losing early wickets. Virat Kohli (7) and Devdutt Padikkal (4) fell cheaply, while Phil Salt (14) couldn’t capitalize on his start. Rajat Patidar (12) and Jitesh Sharma (33) tried to build a partnership, but Liam Livingstone (54) was the only batter to make a significant impact. Tim David (32) provided some late fireworks, but RCB could only manage 169/8 in 20 overs.
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Key Performances (RCB)
• Liam Livingstone – 54 runs (40 balls, 1 four, 5 sixes)
• Jitesh Sharma – 33 runs (21 balls, 5 fours, 1 six)
• Tim David – 32 runs (18 balls, 3 fours, 2 sixes)
• Phil Salt – 14 runs (13 balls, 1 four, 1 six)
• Rajat Patidar – 12 runs (12 balls, 2 fours)
RCB Innings Summary
• Total: 169/8 in 20 overs
• Fall of Wickets: 8/1, 13/2, 35/3, 42/4, 94/5, 104/6, 150/7, 169/8
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GT Bowling Performance
Gujarat’s bowlers kept the pressure on throughout. Mohammed Siraj (3/28) led the attack, dismissing key RCB batters. Sai Kishore (2/25) provided crucial breakthroughs, while Prasidh Krishna (1/34) and Ishant Sharma (1/24) also played their part.
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Key Bowling Figures (GT)
• Mohammed Siraj: 4.0 overs, 28 runs, 3 wickets (Economy: 7.00)
• Sai Kishore: 4.0 overs, 25 runs, 2 wickets (Economy: 6.25)
• Ishant Sharma: 3.0 overs, 24 runs, 1 wicket (Economy: 8.00)
• Prasidh Krishna: 4.0 overs, 34 runs, 1 wicket (Economy: 8.50)
GT Chase: Buttler’s Unbeaten Knock Seals Easy Win
Chasing 170, GT started well with Sai Sudharsan (49) and Shubman Gill (14). After Gill’s early dismissal, Buttler took charge, smashing an unbeaten 73 off 39 balls with five fours and six sixes. Sherfane Rutherford (30*) finished the chase in style as GT reached the target in 17.5 overs.
Key Performances (GT)
• Jos Buttler – 73* runs (39 balls, 5 fours, 6 sixes)
• Sai Sudharsan – 49 runs (36 balls, 7 fours, 1 six)
• Sherfane Rutherford – 30* runs (18 balls, 1 four, 3 sixes)
GT Innings Summary
• Total: 170/2 in 17.5 overs
• Fall of Wickets: 32/1, 107/2
RCB Bowling Performance
RCB’s bowlers failed to contain GT’s aggressive batting. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood managed a wicket each, but the rest struggled to stop Buttler’s dominance.
Key Bowling Figures (RCB)
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 3.0 overs, 26 runs, 1 wicket (Economy: 8.67)
• Josh Hazlewood: 4.0 overs, 31 runs, 1 wicket (Economy: 7.75)
• Yash Dayal: 3.5 overs, 38 runs, 0 wickets (Economy: 9.91)
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Conclusion
Gujarat Titans delivered a dominant all-round performance, securing an 8-wicket win over RCB. Mohammed Siraj’s three-wicket haul set up the match, while Jos Buttler’s explosive 73* made the chase look easy. GT continues their impressive form in IPL 2025, while RCB needs to bounce back strongly in their upcoming matches.
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