Final result
Gujarat Titans won by 8 wickets
Player of the match: Mohammed Siraj
Result · Indian Premier League
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · RCB 3–3 GTVenue par · 196Chase success · 55%POTM · Mohammed Siraj
Match preview & overview
Gujarat Titans cruise to 8-wicket win as RCB's batting falls short at Chinnaswamy
Gujarat Titans chased down 170 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on 2 April 2025 with 8 wickets to spare, beating Royal Challengers Bangalore in what became a one-sided contest once the powerplay was done. RCB posted 169/8. Below Chinnaswamy's first-innings average of 196 across 142 matches. After losing 3 wickets inside the first 6 overs for 38 runs. Gujarat's reply was meticulous. They conceded 1 wicket in the powerplay, 1 in the middle overs, and none at all in the death, reaching their target with room to breathe. Mohammed Siraj took the Player of the Match award for RCB despite his side losing, a reflection of how well he bowled in a match their batting unit couldn't win.
The result levels the head-to-head record between these two sides at 3 wins apiece from 6 meetings. RCB had won both 2024 fixtures, including a 9-wicket win at Narendra Modi Stadium, so Gujarat's response here carried some significance in the context of the mini-rivalry. The manner of the win. Eight wickets down, none in the death. Will be the more uncomfortable reading for RCB's coaching staff.
Pitch report & venue insights
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru — 142-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2001–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
142
T20 matches hosted
196
Avg 1st-innings score
177
Avg 2nd-innings score
55%
Chase success rate
45
Avg powerplay runs
80%
Toss-field rate
Head-to-head record
6 completed meetings, level at 3–3
Seasons 2022–2025
Series standing
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Gujarat Titans6
Total meetings
0
No results
6
In last 6
Recent encounters
Last 62025GT won by 8 wickets
2024RCB won by 4 wickets
2024RCB won by 9 wickets
2023GT won by 6 wickets
2022RCB won by 8 wickets
2022GT won by 6 wickets
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
RCB's top order collapsed in the powerplay
Royal Challengers Bangalore lost 3 wickets inside the first 6 overs for just 38 runs, a powerplay return well below Chinnaswamy's IPL average of 43 runs. The early damage forced the middle order to rebuild rather than accelerate, which constrained the total to 169/8.
Angle 02
Gujarat's middle overs were the difference
Angle 03
Chinnaswamy's chase bias played out again
Angle 04
Mohammed Siraj named Player of the Match
Angle 05
Rivalry split perfectly at three wins apiece
Key players
Players who decided it
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Mohammed Siraj
Not applicable to this fixture
JJ Bumrah
Not applicable to this fixture
RG Sharma
Not applicable to this fixture
R Ashwin
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets may offer more editorial interest than outright result lines given the even head-to-head split and Chinnaswamy's balanced scoring records across both innings.
- Powerplay wickets markets could be relevant given RCB lost 3 wickets in the first 6 overs here, against a venue average of 43 runs. The two data points rarely line up so cleanly.
- Toss-related markets are worth contextualising: Gujarat chose to field at Chinnaswamy and won comfortably, consistent with the venue's 76% toss-field rate and 55% chase success record.
- Player of the Match markets may be less predictable than usual in this fixture type, given Siraj won the award for a losing side. Suggesting bowling performances can dominate even when the team does not.
For editorial context only. Not a forecast and not betting advice. 18+ only, please gamble responsibly.
Frequently asked
Questions about Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans
What was the result of RCB vs Gujarat Titans on 2 April 2025?
Gujarat Titans beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 8 wickets at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Chasing 170, Gujarat reached the target with 8 wickets in hand. Mohammed Siraj was named Player of the Match.
What did RCB score against Gujarat Titans at Chinnaswamy?
Royal Challengers Bangalore posted 169/8 in their 20 overs. They struggled in the powerplay, scoring just 38 runs for 3 wickets, before recovering through the middle and death overs, adding 64 runs for 2 wickets at the back end.
What is the head-to-head record between RCB and Gujarat Titans?
The two sides are level at 3 wins each from 6 IPL meetings, with no no-results. RCB won both encounters in 2024, but Gujarat's 8-wicket win in this match restored parity in the all-time series.
Where can I watch IPL matches in the UK?
IPL fixtures are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. Viewers can also stream matches via Sky Go or a NOW TV Sports pass. Check the Sky Sports schedule for the exact UK start time of each fixture.
Who won the toss in RCB vs Gujarat Titans on 2 April 2025?
Gujarat Titans won the toss and elected to field, which is consistent with Chinnaswamy's toss-field trend. The side winning the toss has chosen to bowl first in 76% of matches at the venue. Gujarat backed that convention and won by 8 wickets.
What is the average score at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in T20s?
Across 142 T20 matches at Chinnaswamy, the average first-innings score is 196 and the average second-innings score is 177. RCB's 169/8 fell below both averages, which made Gujarat's chase more straightforward than a typical match at the ground.
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Photo credits (4)
- Mohammed Siraj — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Jasprit Bumrah — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Rohit Sharma — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Ravichandran Ashwin — photo by Dee03, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source