Who Won Yesterday's IPL Match 14? RCB vs GT, IPL 2025 on April 2 – Gujarat Titans Secure Back-to-Back Wins

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Who Won Yesterday's IPL Match 14, RCB vs GT: Gujarat Titans have continued their impressive start to IPL 2025, securing back-to-back victories with a commanding 8-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

The match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium saw RCB struggling against GT’s pace attack, with Mohammed Siraj leading the charge in restricting them to 169/8. In response, Jos Buttler’s explosive 72 off 39 balls ensured GT chased the target with 13 balls to spare.

Despite playing at home, RCB couldn’t capitalise on their conditions, losing wickets early in the powerplay and failing to recover. GT’s disciplined bowling and fearless batting outclassed RCB in all departments.

Yesterday’s IPL Match 14: RCB vs GT (Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 169/8 in 20 overs vs Gujarat Titans – 170/2 in 17.5 overs

Result: Gujarat Titans won by 8 wickets at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

Toss:

Gujarat Titans won the toss and opted to bowl first.

Captains:

RCB: Rajat Patidar (stand-in captain)

GT: Shubman Gill

Key Performers

Who Scored the Most Runs for GT?

Jos Buttler - 72 runs off 39 balls

Who Scored the Most Runs for RCB?

Liam Livingstone - 54 runs off 40 balls

Who Took the Most Wickets for GT?

Mohammed Siraj - 3/19 in 4 overs

Who Took the Most Wickets for RCB?

Bhuvneshwar Kumar - 1/23 in 4 overs

Award Winners

• Curvv Super Striker of the Match: Jos Buttler (GT) - SR: 187.18
• My11Circle Fantasy King of the Match: Jos Buttler (GT) - 155 Fantasy Points
• Angel One Most Sixes: Jos Buttler (GT) - 6 Sixes
• Rupay on the Go Most Fours: Sai Sudharsan (GT) - 7 Fours
• TATA IPL Green Dot Ball of the Match: Mohammed Siraj (GT) - 14 Dot Balls
• Player of the Match: Mohammed Siraj - 3/19 in 4 overs

(Each award carries a prize money of ₹1 lakh.)

RCB vs GT Most Valuable Player

Mohammed Siraj emerged as the most valuable player for Gujarat Titans in their emphatic victory over RCB. The Indian pacer produced a match-winning spell against his former franchise, dismantling the RCB top order.

Key Contributions:

• 3/19 in 4 overs
• Bowled 14 dot balls, most in the match
• Dismissed key batters: Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Liam Livingstone

Turning Point

The match turned decisively in Gujarat Titans' favour within the first six overs. RCB’s powerful batting lineup was dismantled early by GT’s pace attack.

Turning Point: RCB’s Powerplay Collapse (42/4 in 6.2 overs)

• Virat Kohli (7) was dismissed early by Arshad Khan.
• Mohammed Siraj removed Phil Salt and Padikkal cheaply.
• Ishant Sharma got rid of Rajat Patidar, leaving RCB in trouble.

Unsung Hero

Sherfane Rutherford’s Cameo Sealed the Win for GT

While Mohammed Siraj's fiery spell set up Gujarat Titans' win, it was Jos Buttler who played the role of the unsung hero with his match-winning knock.

Why was Buttler the Unsung Hero?

• Played an unbeaten 72 off 39 balls, anchoring the chase.
• Absorbed pressure early when GT lost an early wicket.
• Took on RCB's spinners and pacers alike, ensuring no hiccups in the chase.
• His aggressive intent (strike rate of 187.18) made sure GT didn't allow RCB any opening for a comeback.

While Siraj walked away with the Player of the Match award for his bowling heroics, it was Buttler's calculated assault that ensured GT's comfortable 8-wicket win.

Match Summary

RCB Batting Highlights:

• Liam Livingstone top-scored with 54 off 40 balls.
• Jitesh Sharma (33 off 21) and Tim David (32 off 18) added late runs.
• RCB struggled early, losing 4 wickets in the powerplay.

GT Bowling Highlights:

• Mohammed Siraj (3/19) starred with the ball.
• Arshad Khan dismissed Kohli early.
• Sai Kishore took 2 wickets in the middle overs.

GT Batting Highlights:

• Jos Buttler’s unbeaten 72* led the chase.
• Sai Sudharsan (49 off 36) provided a solid start.
• Sherfane Rutherford’s late flourish finished the match.

RCB Bowling Highlights:

• Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the most economical (1/23 in 4 overs).
• Hazlewood dismissed Sudharsan but was expensive (1/43 in 3.5 overs).

Playing XI

RCB Playing XI:

• Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal

GT Playing XI:

• Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(w), Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma

Final Verdict

Gujarat Titans dominated Royal Challengers Bengaluru in every aspect of the game. With this 8-wicket win, Gujarat Titans have established themselves as one of the top contenders in IPL 2025!