Match 14 saw an exhilarating clash between two powerhouse teams – Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT). The game, full of twists and turns, lived up to the high expectations set by the IPL season. Here’s a detailed review of the match, along with key moments, player performances, and highlights that made this encounter unforgettable
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) – 187/6 (20 Overs)
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faf du Plessis (C) | 57 | 41 | 7 | 1 | 139.02 | Bowled by Shami |
| Virat Kohli | 32 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 123.08 | Caught by Rashid |
| Glenn Maxwell | 48 | 30 | 4 | 3 | 160.00 | Bowled by Rashid |
| Dinesh Karthik (WK) | 15 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 125.00 | Caught by Gill |
| Shivam Dube | 14 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 140.00 | Caught by Pandya |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 10 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 142.85 | Caught by Rashid |
| Harshal Patel | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 150.00 | Run Out |
Extras: 5 (Wide – 3, No ball – 2)
Total: 187/6 in 20 Overs
GT’s Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy | Extras |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Shami | 4 | 41 | 1 | 10.25 | 2 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 28 | 3 | 7.00 | 1 |
| Alzarri Joseph | 4 | 38 | 0 | 9.50 | 1 |
| Shivam Dube | 4 | 29 | 0 | 7.25 | 0 |
| Hardik Pandya | 4 | 35 | 0 | 8.75 | 1 |
| Rahul Tewatia | 0.2 | 3 | 0 | 9.00 | 0 |
Gujarat Titans (GT) – 177/8 (20 Overs)
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | 69 | 43 | 6 | 4 | 160.46 | Caught by Kohli |
| Hardik Pandya (C) | 24 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 133.33 | Bowled by Siraj |
| David Miller | 18 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 120.00 | Caught by Dube |
| Abhinav Manohar | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 | Bowled by Harshal |
| Rahul Tewatia | 12 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 120.00 | Caught by Maxwell |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80.00 | Bowled by Hasaranga |
| Shivam Dube | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 166.66 | Caught by Karthik |
Extras: 5 (Wide – 4, No ball – 1)
Total: 177/8 in 20 Overs
RCB’s Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy | Extras |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Siraj | 4 | 36 | 2 | 9.00 | 2 |
| Harshal Patel | 4 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 | 1 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 4 | 28 | 1 | 7.00 | 0 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 4 | 28 | 1 | 7.00 | 1 |
| Shivam Dube | 4 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 | 1 |
| Faf du Plessis | 0.3 | 3 | 0 | 6.00 | 0 |
Match Summary:
- RCB posted a total of 187/6 in 20 overs, with Faf du Plessis (57) and Glenn Maxwell (48) being the main contributors.
- GT came close with 177/8 in 20 overs, led by a brilliant knock from Shubman Gill (69), but fell short by 10 runs.
RCB won by 10 runs.
