Key Highlights:
IPL Match Yesterday: Titans Crush RCB as Cap Race Heats Up
The clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium turned into a statement win for the visitors, who secured an emphatic eight-wicket victory with more than two overs remaining. But beyond the thumping result, the encounter had significant implications for the Purple Cap and Orange Cap leaderboards of IPL 2025.
Siraj and Titans’ Pacers Rattle RCB’s Core
The home side was undone early by a resurgent Mohammed Siraj, who reminded the RCB faithful of his class with a spellbinding 3 for 19 against his former franchise. Supported by Arshad Khan and Ishant Sharma, the Titans pace trio capitalized on a pitch offering variable bounce.
- Key dismissals:
- Virat Kohli: Out to a short ball, caught at deep fine leg
- Phil Salt: Castled by Siraj’s nip-backer
- Devdutt Padikkal: Played on to Siraj
- Rajat Patidar: LBW to Ishant
RCB stumbled to 42/4 inside the PowerPlay.
Livingstone, Jitesh, and David Rebuild and Rally
Liam Livingstone was the glue holding the innings together with a fighting 54 off 40. He benefited from a reprieve early on—dropped on 9 by Tewatia—and made Titans pay dearly.
He received able support from:
- Jitesh Sharma: 33 off 21 balls, including 5 crisp boundaries
- Tim David: 32 off 18 balls, injecting late-innings firepower
Livingstone’s clean striking against Rashid Khan yielded 39 off 17 deliveries, and three towering sixes in the 18th over ensured that RCB finished at 169/7, a respectable total given their early collapse.
Buttler’s Masterclass Guides GT to Victory
In reply, Jos Buttler turned on the class. After a cautious start, he exploded in the middle overs to power GT home.
- Scored 73 not out off 39 balls
- Struck 5 fours and 6 sixes
- Reached his fifty in 31 balls
He found support in Sherfane Rutherford, who played a blistering cameo:
- 30 off 18 balls* with 3 sixes
Together, they sealed the win in the 18th over, with Buttler hitting a towering six off Hazlewood to close proceedings.
Purple Cap Standings: R. Sai Kishore Climbs to 4th
R. Sai Kishore made a significant jump in the Purple Cap leaderboard following his two-wicket haul against RCB.
- He leapfrogged Khaleel Ahmed and Shardul Thakur
- Now sits at 4th place in the Purple Cap race
Meanwhile, RCB’s Josh Hazlewood, who removed Sai Sudharsan for 49, moved to third place on the leaderboard.
At the summit is Noor Ahmad, who overtook Mitchell Starc after his two-wicket effort against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati on Sunday.
Orange Cap Update: Sudharsan and Buttler Surge
While the Titans won on the field, their batsmen also climbed the Orange Cap leaderboard.
- Sai Sudharsan scored a fluent 49, moving to second place in the standings.
- Jos Buttler’s unbeaten 73 catapulted him to third.
Earlier, Shreyas Iyer was second after his match-winning 97* in Punjab Kings’ season opener, but dropped to fourth post the GT-RCB clash.
The chart is still led by Nicholas Pooran, whose 44-run blitz against PBKS on Tuesday helped him retain the Orange Cap.
IPL 2025 Points Table: Titans Rise, RCB Slip
Gujarat Titans’ authoritative win sees them climb the points table, registering their second victory in three matches. RCB, on the other hand, face a reality check after a strong start.
Match Summary:
RCB: 169/7 in 20 overs
- Livingstone 54, Jitesh 33, Tim David 32
- Mohammed Siraj 3/19, R. Sai Kishore 2 wickets
GT: 172/2 in 17.5 overs
- Jos Buttler 73*, Sai Sudharsan 49, Rutherford 30*
Result: Gujarat Titans won by 8 wickets
What’s Next for the Teams?
- RCB: Must regroup quickly with their next match looming at home.
- GT: Will carry momentum into their upcoming fixture as their Cap contenders and unit confidence rise.
Buttler, Kishore, and Sudharsan Ignite IPL 2025 Fireworks
The IPL match yesterday wasn’t just a spectacle of skill but a reshuffling of the leaderboard dynamics. As Buttler’s poise, Sai Kishore’s guile, and Sudharsan’s class lit up the Chinnaswamy night, Gujarat Titans solidified their intent in IPL 2025.
Expect more twists in the Orange and Purple Cap chases as the tournament heats up.
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