IPL2025 : Gujarat Titans register clinical win over table toppers RCB in away game , Siraj , Buttler shines

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), who had a stellar start to IPL 2025 with back-to-back wins in Kolkata and Chennai, suffered their first loss of the season at home. Playing their first match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday, April 2, RCB was handed a resounding 8-wicket defeat by Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill, in Match 14 of the tournament. The standout performer in Gujarat’s victory was pacer Mohammed Siraj, who had been an integral part of RCB for seven years before joining Gujarat this season. Gujarat's Bowlers Set the Foundation Before this clash, RCB held a slight edge over Gujarat in head-to-head encounters, having won three out of their five previous meetings. However, Gujarat seized the opportunity to level the record with a dominant display. Their bowlers set the tone early, dismantling RCB’s top order within the powerplay. Despite some sloppy fielding, the bowlers made up for it with their disciplined attack. Siraj Wreaks Havoc on RCB’s Batting Lin...