The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is living up to its image of delivering high-voltage cricketing action, and the link in Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT) was no exception. But the match became a one-man show after the English batting great Jos Buttler played an electrifying innings that single-handedly trashed RCB’s bowling.
Let’s dive deep into how Buttler’s fireworks led GT to an impressive win and what it holds for both teams in the future.
RCB’s Solid Start with the Bat
Batting first, RCB had a good day with the willow, posting a challenging 185/6 on the scoreboard. Their innings was founded on the foundation of important help from their top order. The heart and soul of RCB, Virat Kohli, aired again. his class in scoring a stylish 62 off 45 deliveries, holding the innings together while others played around him.
Faf du Plessis, The professional activist, gave the early thrust with a rapid 38 off 22 balls, making use of the powerplay. But RCB lost wickets at frequent intervals in the middle overs, which stopped them from scoring an even larger total.
The actual push came from Glenn Maxwell, whose 41 out of 18 balls towards the end was smoked. His destructive blows in the death overs had RCB achieving a total which looked tough enough on a good batting pitch at Bengaluru.
From a bowling perspective, Mohammed Shami was the choice of bowlers for Gujarat Titans, taking 3/29 in his four overs. His skill to change his lengths and mislead the batters through sharp seam action was instrumental in keeping RCB in check.
Jos Buttler’s Blazing Knock – A One-Man Show
If RCB had a potential defending their score, it was broken in the first overs of GT’s pursuit. Jos Buttler, with his explosive nature, walked out with a aggressive mindset and thoroughly destroyed RCB’s bowling attack.
Right from the opening over, Buttler signaled his intent, hitting boundaries whenever He liked. He dismantled RCB’s bowling lineup, blasting Mohammed Siraj and Lockie Ferguson to every corner of the stadium. His game was as he played textbook cricketing shots coupled with daring scoops and creative strokeplay.
Breaking Down Buttler’s Innings
Powerplay Carnage: Buttler did not do spend time., reaching 45 off only 18 balls during the powerplay. His calculated risk-taking and picking out specific bowlers made it tough for RCB.
Spin on the Menu: Even the spinners were Just left. Karn Sharma and Glenn Maxwell were reprimanded for bowling even the briefest of loose balls. Buttler’s dancing down the track and his ability to play shots between the gaps made it impossible for RCB to halt his momentum.
Finishing in Style: While Gujarat Titans edged towards winning, Buttler geared up further. He completed the match in style, smashing an unbeaten 112 off 58 balls with 9 fours and 7 massive a six.
The way Buttler guided the chase was a T20 batting masterclass. He played wildly, but safety cricket making GT never lose steam whenever you want.
RCB’s Bowling Woes Continue
RCB bowling attack had a difficult day out, with no bowler of theirs being able to keep Buttler in check. Their pace bowlers, especially Mohammed Siraj and Reece Topley, struggled to maintain lengths, and Buttler took control of the show.
Even their best bowler, Yuzvendra Chahal, could not make a dissimilarity to Buttler counter-attacked his spin with powerful feet. The lack of breakthroughs and poor death bowling strategy kept RCB on the back feet through.
This play again. highlighted RCB’s biggest concern in IPL 2025—their inconsistent bowling attack. If they are to make a strong push for the playoffs, they need to regroup and find solutions quickly.
Match Summary & Turning Points
Key Moments That Defined the Match
Virat Kohli’s Fifty: Despite Kohli’s Lacking members and Kohli one end and played a crucial knock to guide RCB to a fighting total.
Shami’s Early Strikes: Mohammed Shami tied tightly.. in the powerplay kept RCB from getting off to a flying start.
Jos Buttler’s Powerplay Onslaught: Buttler’s aggressive approach in the first six overs set the tone for GT’s chase.
RCB’s Bowling Struggles: The inability to dismiss Buttler early very expensive since he dictated phrases used in the innings.
Buttler’s Century of Victory: His 112* went a long way in helping GT overtake the target with ease using seven wickets and four overs.
Match Stats
Category RCB GT
Total Runs 185/6 189/3
Top Scorer Virat Kohli (62) Jos Buttler (112*)
Best Bowler Mohammed Shami (3/29) Lockie Ferguson (2/34)
Result GT won by 7 wickets
What This Means for Both Teams
Gujarat Titans (GT): A Statement Win
With this dominating win, GT has stamped its energy for a of the best bets to win IPL 2025. Their batting order, headed by Buttler, seems to be really formidable, and their bowling team has just the appropriate ratio of experience and fresh blood.
If Buttler can keep going at this pace, Gujarat Titans may be marching towards a second title streak.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): Issues to Tackle
For RCB, this defeat is a wake-up call. Their batting is very tough, although the bowling has been their Achilles’ heel for another season. If they fail to plug the gaps in their bowling line-up, they could fail to reach the playoffs.
The death bowling operations and wicket-taking possibilities will need to be improved by the team management in middle overs to prevent such collapses in future matches.