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Who Won Yesterday's IPL Match? On April 2, 2025, the Gujarat Titans defeated the Royal Challengers Bangalore by 8 wickets in the 14th match of the Indian Premier League , with former RCB player Mohammed Siraj earning the "Player of the Match" award for his outstanding performance of 3 wickets.This game demonstrated the enormous potential of GT, making it one of the popular teams competing for the 2025 IPL championship.
Former RCB player Mohammed Siraj emerged as the pivotal factor in GT's victory, delivering a flawless performance of 3 wickets for 19 runs in 4 overs . One particular moment encapsulated his brilliance: after conceding a 105-meter six, he immediately struck back with a pinpoint inswinging yorker that clean-bowled the batsman, marking the highlight of the match. Additionally ，England's Jos Buttler, with an exceptional strike rate of 187.18 , became the match's linchpin, single-handedly dismantling RCB's resolute defense.The outstanding performance of the two players and the tacit cooperation of the team enabled GT to win the race, further consolidating GT's position as the favorite to win the 2025 IPL championship.
Although BCB lost the game, the outstanding performances of the same two players deserve our attention. Liam Livingstone scored 54 runs off 40 balls with 5 sixes, maintaining a strike rate of 135. His crucial moment came in the 12th over, where he smashed two consecutive sixes, lifting RCB's score from 88/4 to 105/4 and temporarily halting GT's dominance.Tim David, with an exceptional strike rate of 177.78, also made an impact. In the 17th over against Sai Kishore, he hit back-to-back boundaries—a four and a six—that propelled RCB from 132/7 to 152/7.
Despite their heroics, RCB's defeat was sealed by subpar performances from star players and late-game defensive lapses, which allowed GT's Buttler to exploit gaps in the field.
Following the match, both GT and RCB are tied on 4 points, but GT currently trail in fourth place due to a lower net run rate, while RCB climb to third position. However, this encounter showcased GT's explosive potential, solidifying their status as title favorites in the 2025 IPL.On April 6, GT will face SRH at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, and fans can look forward to Mohammed Siraj continuing his stellar form to lead Gujarat Titans to victory.
