The clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Chinnaswamy Stadium is proving to be an intense battle. After winning the toss, GT opted to bowl first, and their decision immediately paid off as they dismantled RCB’s top order, claiming three wickets within the powerplay.
Despite RCB’s struggles, Phil Salt provided a moment of brilliance in the fifth over, smashing a monstrous six off Mohammed Siraj. On the third ball of the over, Salt launched a stunning 105-meter six that soared onto the roof of Chinnaswamy Stadium, sending fans into a frenzy. This massive hit equaled the record for the longest six of IPL 2025, previously set by Travis Head for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Rajasthan Royals.
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However, Phil Salt’s fireworks were short-lived. On the very next delivery, Mohammed Siraj had his revenge, clean bowling the RCB opener for just 14 runs off 13 balls. The delivery, a full-length ball with subtle movement, sneaked past Salt’s inside edge and crashed into the stumps. This crucial wicket gave GT further control, leaving RCB struggling at 73/4 after 10 overs.
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Jos Buttler, wicket-keeping for GT, was visibly relieved as Phill Salt’s early dismissal prevented further damage. Meanwhile, Siraj continued his impressive spell, maintaining GT’s dominance in the match. With RCB’s middle order under pressure, they now face an uphill battle to post a competitive total. The home team will need a solid partnership to recover from this early setback and put up a fighting score.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal
Gujarat Titans (Playing XI): Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(w), Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma
