Royal Challengers Bengaluru just took down Gujarat Titans by eight wickets at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru in a classic battle of Royals vs Titans (RCB vs GT). Jos Buttler was the real MVP for Titans, scoring 73 runs off 39 balls, while Sai Sudharsan brought in 49 runs off 36 balls. Shubman Gill won the toss and chose to bowl first, but Liam Livingstone still managed to score 54 runs. Their bowlers, including Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada, are about to face off against a batting lineup that’s on fire.
Teams for RCB vs GT
- Royal Challengers Bangalore is bringing the heat with a lineup that’s straight fire – think Rajat Patidar, Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, and Liam Livingstone.
- They’ve also got international stars like Josh Hazlewood and Lungisani Ngidi, plus emerging talents Yash Dayal and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
- Gujarat Titans, on the other hand, have a solid squad with Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, and Sherfane Rutherford leading the charge.
- Their bowling attack is looking fierce with Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, and Mohammed Siraj at the helm.
- Rashid Khan, Jayant Yadav, and Sai Kishore have got the spin game covered.
- With Ishant Sharma and Gurnoor Singh Brar adding some extra depth, this matchup is shaping up to be a thrilling battle on the cricket field.
First Inning of RCB vs GT
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s innings got off to a rocky start, scoring just 38 runs and losing 3 wickets in the powerplay phase.
- Things got interesting in over 4.5 when the Gujarat Titans reviewed a bowling decision, but the umpire ruled in their favor, with LS Livingstone at the crease.
- RCB brought in impact players like Jacob Bethell and Manoj Bhandage to shake things up, while Gujarat Titans made some impactful substitutions too, including Anuj Rawat and Glenn Phillips.
- RCB slowly started to gain momentum, reaching 50 runs in 8.1 overs and calling a strategic timeout at 66/4.
- Gujarat Titans challenged another decision in over 11.1, but it was upheld. RCB kept pushing, hitting 100 runs in 13.6 overs and wrapping up their innings at 169/8, with LS Livingstone and TH David delivering notable performances.
Second Inning of RCB vs GT
- Gujarat Titans came out swinging, scoring 42 runs and taking 1 wicket in Powerplay 1. They hit 50 runs in 6.6 overs, with 3 extra runs tossed in.
- At 75/1 in 9.0 overs, they took a strategic timeout, with B Sai Sudharsan and JC Buttler crushing it on the field.
- Their 2nd wicket partnership was on point, reaching 50 runs in 31 balls. Gujarat Titans kept it moving, hitting 100 runs in 11.4 overs, with 4 extra runs added to the mix.
- RCB switched up the ball in the 12.1 over due to dew, but JC Buttler kept shining, hitting 50 runs off 31 balls.
- Another timeout was called at 141/2 in 16.0 overs, with JC Buttler and SE Rutherford leading the charge.
- They wrapped up at 150 runs in 16.6 overs, with 4 extra runs, and their partnership reached 50 runs in 29 balls, solidifying their spot.
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Result
GT just took down Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a knockout match, and it was a wild ride. After winning the toss, GT chose to bowl first, and RCB set a target of 169 runs, losing 8 wickets in 20 overs. But GT was on fire, securing a dominant win with 8 wickets to spare. The match was all about competitive vibes, with both teams bringing their A-game. GT’s toss decision was pure genius, and their stellar performance has them moving on to the next round, ready to slay the competition.
