RCB Falls Apart Under Siraj and Kishore’s Deadly Spell – Gujarat Titans – led by an incredible all-round show – handed Royal Challengers Bengaluru a crushing eight-wicket defeat in an incredible IPL 2025 showdown at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.
The Titans posting 170/2 in 17.5 overs was an achievement for GT, a confluence of Mohammed Siraj, Sai Kishore, as well as the explosive batting display from Jos Buttler
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Deadly Duo: Siraj and Kishore Dominate RCB in IPL 2025
Making a heartfelt homecoming to a venue where he spent seven sweet years showing his trade and love with RCB, Mohammed Siraj turned in an exceptional performance, returning with figures of 3 wickets for just 19 rusn in his full quota of 4 overs. Delivering in the mid-140 kph range, Siraj’s early blows hurt badly. He got rid of important RCB batsmen such as Devdutt Padikkal and Phil Salt. It all turned when Siraj hit Salt’s stumps flush with a ball that went 105 meters — and his celebrations were the starting point of a number of celebrations to call. His trademark “siuu” celebration, a shout to the sky inspired from Cristiano Ronaldo, took social media by storm and represented both his individual moment of glory and his ambition.
And it was equally matched by left-arm spinner Sai Kishore who returned figures of 2 for 22 with 11 dot balls in his four overs. Kishore cleverly used variations, including a well-disguised carrom ball, to trouble the RCB batsmen, forcing errors at critical junctures. His two dismissals of Jitesh Sharma and Krunal Pandya in the middle overs went a long way in ensuring that RCB’s scoring was kept in check.
- Siraj’s Homecoming: Played for RCB for 7 years, returned with an great performance against RCB.
- Outstanding Bowling Figures: Siraj took 3 wickets for just 19 runs in 4 overs.
- High-Speed Deliveries: Consistently bowled in the mid-140 kph range.
- Crucial Wickets: Dismissed Devdutt Padikkal and Phil Salt early.
- Game-Changing Moment: Bowled Salt with a stunning delivery, sparking celebrations.
- Signature Celebration: Siraj’s “siuu” celebration, inspired by Cristiano Ronaldo, went viral.
- Sai Kishore’s Impact: Took 2 wickets for 22 runs with 11 dot balls in 4 overs.
- Variation in Bowling: Used a well-disguised carrom ball to trouble batsmen.
- Key Dismissals: Got rid of Jitesh Sharma and Krunal Pandya in crucial middle overs.
- Restricted RCB’s Score: Kishore’s disciplined spell kept RCB under pressure.
Livingstone Fights, But Titans Dominate RCB
There were some good individual efforts from RCB, but they failed to get into their momentum. Their top order, which were supposed to do the bulk of the scoring, was smashed by the relentless pressure from the Titans’ bowlers. While Liam Livingstone’s counterattacking 54 offered a temporary glimmer, it could not raise a chase against the backdrop of that opening floater. RCB’s powerplay was especially bad, as they scored just 38 for three in that period, and from there on the Titans controlled how the match would play out.
In the pursuit, Gujarat Titans’ batting order took centre stage. Jos Buttler scored an unbeaten 73 off 39 balls as he led from the front. His innings was a mix of aggression and timely shot selection. Buttler’s explosive fifty, alongside opener Sai Sudharsan’s steady 49, laid the groundwork for the chase. Their 75-run contribution off just 47 balls gave the Titans the momentum they had been seeking as they completed the chase with 13 balls to spare.
Siraj’s Accuracy and Kishore’s Control Seal the Game
It was a tactical battle from start to finish. Siraj’s early breakthroughs in the powerplay, marked by the sheer bandy of his speed and movement when bowling in mid to late September to the extremes of his batter against the rising heat of the conditions, set the tone, with data suggesting that six of the 18 deliveries he bowled during that phase were perfectly pitched, with eight finishing directly in line. This precision gave RCB batsmen no wiggle room and prompted expensive errors. At the same time, RCB’s recovery was moved by Sai Kishore’s disciplined middle-overs spell.
Beyond the numbers, the game’s emotional charge was evident. Thinking back to his return, Siraj said, “I was a little bit emotional. I played here for 7 years, wore red jersey for 7 years and switched to blue. “It was a little bit nervous, a little bit emotional, but the moment I had the ball in my hand, I was 100 percent in.” And others praised his heartfelt admission, and those of former teammates and fans echoed throughout social media, celebrating his performance as well as his fitting “siuu” celebration.
This win is not just a turning around point for Gujarat Titans for season IPL 2025, but also it’s a statement to all other teams in the league. The trio of Siraj, Kishore and Buttler have not only handed the Titans a much-needed victory but have also showcased the maturing talent within their ranks. As for RCB, it’s a wake-up call and a warning that they must try to reverse their approach and bat with more resolve.
In the unpredictable world of IPL, where every match has a story behind it, Wednesday’s encounter at Chinnaswamy had all the elements of an epic — emotion, strategy and individual brilliance — and it was a contest that is likely to live on in memory for seasons.
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