Yesterday’s IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru was a thrilling encounter. Gujarat Titans secured a dominant victory, defeating RCB by 8 wickets.
RCB batted first and posted a total of 169 runs for 8 wickets in their 20 overs.
RCB Innings
RCB’s top order failed to make any mark today, they lost 4 wickets for 42 runs with Virat getting out on 7 by Arshad Khan.
Liam Livingstone played a crucial knock as well, scoring a half-century (54 runs off 40 balls), while Tim David provided a late flourish with a quick cameo that helped RCB to put a respectable total on the board.
GT Innings
Mohammed Siraj from GT was exceptional with the ball, taking 3 wickets for just 19 runs in his 4 overs. Sai Kishore also bowled economically, conceding only 22 runs in his spell.
After bowling RCB out on a below par total, Gujarat Titans chased the target comfortably, reaching 170 runs for 2 wickets in just 17 overs.
Jos Buttler again showed his consistent run in IPL, he was the star of the chase, remained unbeaten on 73 runs, supported by Sherfane Rutherford, who scored a quick 30 not out.
Sai Sudharsan played yet another useful inning for his side, he contributed a well-paced 49 before being dismissed.
Key Moments:
- Mohammed Siraj’s Spell: Siraj’s fiery bowling in the powerplay rattled RCB’s top order, setting the tone for GT’s dominance.
- Livingstone’s Counterattack: Despite a slow start, Livingstone unleashed his power-hitting in the death overs, smashing three sixes in a single over off Rashid Khan.
- Buttler’s Masterclass: Buttler’s composed innings ensured there were no hiccups in the chase, as he anchored the innings beautifully.
This win marked GT’s second-biggest victory while chasing in terms of wickets remaining. It was a clinical performance, though their fielding lapses remain an area of concern.
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