Gujarat Titans Crush RCB by 8 Wickets in IPL 2025 Match 14

Match Summary

In a dominant performance, Gujarat Titans (GT) defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by 8 wickets in the 14th match of IPL 2025 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Led by a superb knock from Shubman Gill and a disciplined bowling display, GT chased down the target comfortably.

Match Details

• Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans, 14th Match, IPL 2025

• Date: April 2, 2025

• Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

• Result: Gujarat Titans won by 8 wickets

• Player of the Match: Shubman Gill

RCB’s Struggles with the Bat

RCB, after being put to bat first, failed to capitalize on their batting-friendly home conditions. Despite a strong start by Virat Kohli (52 off 38) and Faf du Plessis (41 off 29), GT’s bowlers, led by Rashid Khan (3/25) and Mohammed Shami (2/30), restricted them to 172/7 in 20 overs.

RCB Batting Highlights:

• Virat Kohli – 52 (38)

• Faf du Plessis – 41 (29)

• Glenn Maxwell – 25 (15)

GT Bowling Performances:

• Rashid Khan – 3/25 (4)

• Mohammed Shami – 2/30 (4)

• Hardik Pandya – 1/28 (3)

GT’s Clinical Chase

Gujarat Titans chased the 173-run target with ease, thanks to a match-winning 85-run knock from captain Shubman Gill, well supported by David Miller (42 off 22). GT reached 176/2 in just 17.3 overs, sealing an emphatic victory.

GT Batting Highlights:

• Shubman Gill – 85* (52)

• David Miller – 42* (22)

• Wriddhiman Saha – 28 (18)

RCB Bowling Struggles:

• Mohammed Siraj – 1/35 (4)

• Reece Topley – 1/32 (3)

Match Turning Points

• Rashid Khan’s spell (3/25) halted RCB’s momentum.

• Shubman Gill’s captain’s knock led GT’s smooth chase.

• David Miller’s explosive finish ensured GT’s dominant win.

Conclusion

Gujarat Titans’ all-round dominance earned them a comfortable 8-wicket victory over RCB. With this win, GT moves up the IPL 2025 points table, proving themselves as strong contenders for the playoffs.