IPL 2025, RCB vs GT: Mohammed Siraj and Ishant Sharma shake up RCB's top order

Arshad Khan strikes, Virat Kohli falls for 7 runs. Arshad Khan secures a significant breakthrough by removing Virat Kohli, leaving the Chinnaswamy stadium in complete silence. Delivering a firmly pitched ball on middle stump, the delivery skids and rushes onto the batsman. Kohli attempts a pull shot with limited room to manoeuvre. Despite timing the aerial stroke, he directs it straight to Prasidh Krishna positioned at deep square leg, who completes a well-judged catch.

Mohammed Siraj castles Devdutt Padikkal for 4 runs. Gujarat Titans secure two crucial dismissals in consecutive overs! Siraj delivers a seam-up ball, landing on a good length near off stump. Devdutt Padikkal advances down the wicket, attempting an off-side shot, but completely misses the line. The ball sneaks beneath his inside edge and strikes the off stump. Padikkal exits with yet another disappointing score.

Ishant Sharma dismisses Rajat Patidar for 12 runs. A significant setback for Royal Challengers Bengaluru as Ishant Sharma delivers a brilliant response! His delivery, pitched at good length towards middle and leg stump, catches Rajat Patidar off guard. Patidar attempts to play across but fails to counter the pace and bounce, resulting in the ball striking his front pad. Following an appeal, the umpire raises his finger. Patidar exits after scoring 12 runs from 12 balls, leaving Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a precarious position at 42/4.

• Phil Salt was dropped by Jos Buttler early in the match, which might prove to be costly.
• RB's innings saw multiple wickets falling in quick succession.
• A crucial missed catch by Rahul Tewatia added to GT 's misery.
• Liam Livingstone's risky single could have led to his dismissal, but he survived.
• Jitesh Sharma played some beautiful shots to stabilize the innings.
• RCB ended the mandatory Powerplay at 38/3.
• GT's bowlers, especially Mohammed Siraj, were on fire, creating consistent pressure.
• Phil Salt responded with some aggressive shots, including a massive six.

Royal Challengers Bangalore 93/4.