The GT vs RCB match in the Indian Premier League saw RCB make a strong start in the powerplay, scoring 59/2 in 6 overs at a run rate of 9.83. Virat Kohli played attacking shots and hit 5 fours in one over off Kagiso Rabada, helping RCB reach 27/0 in 2 overs.
In the 3rd over, Kohli hit a six off Mohammed Siraj, but Jacob Bethell got out at 34/1. Soon after, Kohli was caught by Rashid Khan, making it 35/2. Then Devdutt Padikkal scored 6, 4, and 4 in one over, while Rajat Patidar played steadily. RCB crossed 50 in 5 overs and ended the powerplay at 59/2.
GT vs RCB: Middle Overs Collapse Changed the Match
In the GT vs RCB match, RCB had a decent start in the middle overs but things quickly went wrong. At the start of over 7, RCB were 59/2, and by the end of over 15 they had fallen to 132/8. They scored 73 runs in 9 overs but lost 6 wickets, which hurt their innings badly. Devdutt Padikkal and Rajat Patidar started positively and took the score to 79/2.
After that, Patidar and Jitesh Sharma got out quickly, making it 80/4. Tim David hit a six but was dismissed soon, while Krunal Pandya also lost his wicket. Padikkal tried to hold the innings together with some boundaries, and Romario Shepherd smashed two sixes to give hope. But both batters got out later. Rashid Khan, Jason Holder, and Mohd Arshad Khan bowled brilliantly and helped GT take control of the match.
GT vs RCB: GT Dominate Death Overs, RCB All Out 155
In the GT vs RCB match, Gujarat Titans completely controlled the death overs and stopped RCB at 155 all out in 19.2 overs. RCB were already under pressure at 136/8 after 16 overs. Jason Holder bowled a very tight 17th over and gave only 3 runs. In the 18th over, Bhuvneshwar Kumar hit a much-needed boundary, while Mohd Arshad Khan still kept things under control.
RCB got their best over at the end when Mohammed Siraj conceded 12 runs in the 19th over. Venkatesh Iyer played some attacking shots, including a four and a couple of runs with an upper cut. But the final over changed everything again. Mohd Arshad Khan dismissed Venkatesh Iyer, and Josh Hazlewood was run out on the next ball. GT bowlers finished strongly and carried momentum into the chase.
GT Bowlers Shine as RCB Get Bowled Out for 155
Gujarat Titans produced a brilliant bowling performance against RCB and never allowed the batters to settle comfortably. Rashid Khan was the most economical bowler, giving away only 19 runs in his 4 overs and picking up 2 important wickets at an economy of 4.75. Arshad Khan also impressed with 3 wickets for just 22 runs in 3.2 overs and finished the innings strongly.
Jason Holder supported well with 2 wickets and maintained pressure during the middle and death overs. Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada picked up one wicket each, helping GT bowl RCB out for 155 in 19.2 overs.
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