The Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru witnessed yet another disappointing night for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) as they suffered an eight-wicket thrashing at the hands of Gujarat Titans (GT) in IPL 2025.
The match exposed RCB’s glaring weaknesses—poor shot selection, lack of partnerships, and an ineffective bowling attack—while Gujarat Titans cruised to victory with ease.
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Virat Kohli, RCB’s biggest hope, fell cheaply for just 7 runs, continuing his inconsistent form this season. Phil Salt (14) also failed to fire, leaving RCB in early trouble.
Liam Livingstone (54 off 40) and Jitesh Sharma (33) attempted a rebuild, but with wickets falling at regular intervals, RCB never gained momentum. The death overs proved costly as the team failed to accelerate, posting a below-par 170.
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GT’s bowlers, led by Mohammed Siraj (3/19), made life miserable for RCB’s batters. His lethal pace and pinpoint yorkers dismantled the top order, setting the tone for GT’s dominance. His energy on the field was infectious, and his aggressive celebrations reflected his hunger to make a mark.
Chasing 170, GT barely broke a sweat. Jos Buttler anchored the innings beautifully, dispatching RCB’s bowlers with ease and maintaining a steady run rate. GT’s batting depth and composure under pressure ensured a smooth chase, further highlighting RCB’s lack of a game plan.
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To make matters worse, Kohli suffered an injury while fielding, raising eyebrows among fans. While some sympathized, others speculated whether the injury was fake and just an excuse to avoid the inevitable trolling after another poor batting performance.
Social media debates raged, but one thing was clear—RCB’s struggles go far beyond Kohli’s individual form.
This loss exposes RCB’s overdependence on individual brilliance rather than a cohesive team strategy. Their bowling lacked bite, and their batting remains inconsistent. Unless they fix these issues, their IPL 2025 campaign could spiral further downward.
Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans have sent a strong message to the rest of the league—they are serious title contenders. Their balanced squad, composed approach, and fearless execution make them a formidable force.
As IPL 2025 progresses, can RCB bounce back, or will their season continue to unravel? One thing’s for sure—time is running out.
