GT vs RR, IPL 2025: Who was the Unsung Hero of Gujarat Titans' latest win?

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GT vs RR: While B Sai Sudharsan rightly walked away with a clutch of post-match awards for his dazzling 82, Gujarat Titans' (GT) 58-run win over Rajasthan Royals (RR) had another architect quietly scripting success from the shadows - Prasidh Krishna.

In a contest filled with fireworks from the batters, especially Sudharsan and Shahrukh Khan, and the flair of Rashid Khan with the ball, Prasidh's disciplined and incisive spell of 3 for 24 from four overs barely found the spotlight.

Yet, it was his spell in the middle overs that broke RR's back and ensured GT climbed to the top of the IPL 2025 points table.

The overlooked match-winner

Prasidh didn't strike early, but what he delivered was arguably the most game-defining moment of the night. With RR at 115 for 4 in 12 overs, and Sanju Samson and Shimron Hetmyer building a threatening partnership, the match was finely balanced. That's when Prasidh bowled a well-directed short delivery that Samson tried to steer over short third.

Instead, he found the fielder perfectly - a breakthrough GT desperately needed. The impact of that wicket was immediate. Samson was well set on 41, and along with Hetmyer, looked to push the game deep. But once Samson fell, RR's chase began to unravel.

Prasidh returned in the 16th over to polish off the Royals' resistance. He dismissed Jofra Archer with a cleverly disguised short ball that forced a mishit to mid-off. Two balls later, Hetmyer - RR's final real hope - tried to take on another short delivery and only managed to pick out the deep-backward square fielder.

Just like that, in one over, the game slipped entirely out of Rajasthan's reach. The chase that once showed a glimmer of fight now looked like a mere formality. Prasidh finished with 3 for 24 - a figure that may not scream headlines, but held the kind of value match-winners are made of.

A pattern of consistency
This wasn't a one-off from Prasidh in IPL 2025. He has been GT's go-to bowler in the middle overs, applying pressure through hard lengths and smart variations. His ability to read batters' intent and mix up the pace on placid surfaces has been a hallmark this season.

In a match where Sai Sudharsan's blazing knock deservedly turned heads, Prasidh Krishna's spell was the silent turning point that ensured GT stayed ahead through the second innings. The awards table might have skipped his name, but in the GT camp, the value of his contribution was surely not lost.

The ultimate unsung hero

Tournaments like the IPL often focus on the flashier performances, but every champion side needs a Prasidh Krishna - someone who doesn't just support, but steps up when pressure peaks. His 3-wicket burst didn't just dent RR's chase - it crushed it.

For GT, Sudharsan may have built the mountain. But it was Prasidh who made sure RR never even got close to climbing it.