The royal challengers bengaluru vs gujarat titans timeline ignited in 2022 when fearless debutants GT stunned RCB twice, setting the tone for a fierce IPL rivalry. Century duels, record chases, brutal sixes, tactical masterclasses, and venue-shaking upsets have kept fans hooked across six high-stakes battles, perfectly balanced at 3-3.
Latest Matches: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans Timeline
Tournament
Venue
Date
Toss
RCB Score
GT Score
Result
Series
Player of the Match
IPL T20
M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Apr 2, 2025
GT won, opted to bowl
169/8 (20)
170/2 (17.5)
GT won by 8 wickets
IPL 2025
Mohammed Siraj (GT)
IPL T20
M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
May 4, 2024
RCB won, opted to bowl
152/6 (13.4)
147/10 (19.3)
RCB won by 4 wickets
IPL 2024
Mohammed Siraj (RCB)
IPL T20
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Apr 28, 2024
RCB won, opted to bowl
206/1 (16)
200/3 (20)
RCB won by 9 wickets
IPL 2024
Will Jacks (RCB)
IPL T20
M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
May 21, 2023
GT won, opted to bowl
197/5 (20)
198/4 (19.1)
GT won by 6 wickets
IPL 2023
Shubman Gill (GT)
IPL T20
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
May 19, 2022
GT won, opted to bat
170/2 (18.4)
168/5 (20)
RCB won by 8 wickets
IPL 2022
Virat Kohli (RCB)
IPL T20
Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai
Apr 30, 2022
RCB won, opted to bat
170/6 (20)
174/4 (19.3)
GT won by 6 wickets
IPL 2022
Rahul Tewatia (GT)
Head-to-Head Summary Stats
Statistic
RCB
GT
Overall
Matches Played
–
–
6
Highest Team Total
206/1 (16 overs)
200/3 (20 overs)
206/1 (RCB, 2024)
Lowest Team Total
152/6 (13.4 overs)
147/10 (19.3 overs)
147/10 (GT, 2024)
Average Runs per Match
180.5
177.2
178.8
Most Sixes in a Match
12 (2024, Ahmedabad)
10 (2023, Bengaluru)
22 (2023, Bengaluru)
Best Win Margin (Wickets)
9 wickets (2024)
8 wickets (2025)
–
Best Win Margin (Runs)
–
–
4 wickets (closest, no run-based wins)
Home Wins (at Chinnaswamy)
1
2
–
Away/Neutral Wins
2
1
–
Top Batsmen (Most Runs)
Player
Team
Matches
Runs
Average
Strike Rate
Highest Score
50s/100s
Virat Kohli
RCB
6
351
70.20
145.64
101*
3/1
Shubman Gill
GT
5
168
42.00
142.37
104*
1/1
Faf du Plessis
RCB
4
160
40.00
150.94
84
2/0
Will Jacks
RCB
2
141
141.00
226.61
100*
0/1
Sai Sudharsan
GT
3
120
40.00
133.33
65*
1/0
Top Bowlers (Most Wickets)
Player
Team
Matches
Wickets
Average
Economy
Best Figures
Strike Rate
Mohammed Siraj
RCB
5
8
20.50
8.20
2/29
15.00
Josh Little
GT
2
4
22.75
11.38
4/45
12.00
Noor Ahmad
GT
3
4
26.25
8.75
2/23
18.00
Rashid Khan
GT
5
4
40.25
9.11
2/32
26.40
Yash Dayal
RCB
2
3
18.00
9.00
2/21
12.00
Birth of a New Rivalry: The 2022 Debut Clashes Gujarat Titans Enter and Shock the IPL World
The 2022 IPL season marked the explosive birth of the RCB vs GT rivalry, as debutants Gujarat Titans stunned the cricket world by challenging established giants Royal Challengers Bengaluru right away. In their first meeting (Match 43, April 30, Mumbai), GT chased 171 with ease, winning by 6 wickets thanks to Rahul Tewatia’s finishing heroics and David Miller’s calm 26*. Virat Kohli’s 58 went in vain for RCB.
The rematch (Match 67, May 19, Wankhede) flipped the script: GT posted 168/5 (Hardik Pandya 62*), but RCB cruised to victory by 8 wickets, powered by Kohli’s 73 and Faf du Plessis’s 44.
Category
Detail
Player/Team
Impact/Note
Matches Played
2
–
Split 1-1, perfect rivalry start
Highest Team Total
170/6 (RCB in 1st match loss)
RCB
Aggressive batting effort
Best Chase
174/4 in 19.3 overs
GT (Match 43)
Clinical, with 6 wkts in hand
Top Run-Scorer
Virat Kohli – 131 runs
RCB
58 & 73, comeback king
Highest Individual Score
Virat Kohli 73 (54)
RCB (Match 67)
Broke his IPL funk
Best Bowling Figures
Rashid Khan 2/32
GT
Threat even in defeat
Key Partnership
Kohli + du Plessis 96-run open
RCB (Match 67)
Set up dominant chase
Defining Moment
Tewatia’s late hitting in chase
GT (Match 43)
Spoiled Kohli’s party
Player of the Match (both games)
Kohli & Tewatia
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Star power on display
Momentum Swings and High-Scoring Drama: The 2023 Encounters That Turned Heads
The 2023 IPL clashes between RCB and GT delivered pure high-scoring drama and massive momentum swings, culminating in a blockbuster encounter that knocked RCB out of playoff contention. In their only meeting (Match 70, May 21, Chinnaswamy), RCB posted 197/5 thanks to Virat Kohli’s masterful unbeaten 101 (61 balls), but GT chased it down in 19.1 overs for a thrilling 6-wicket win. Shubman Gill smashed a breathtaking 104* (52 balls), outshining Kohli with back-to-back centuries, while Vijay Shankar’s 53 sealed the deal. Siraj’s early strikes couldn’t stop GT’s aggression in this high-pressure thriller.
Category
Detail
Player/Team
Impact/Note
Matches Played
1
–
Single epic clash, GT dominance
Highest Team Total
197/5 (RCB batting first)
RCB
Explosive powerplay set high target
Best Chase
198/4 in 19.1 overs
GT
Clinical, finished with 5 balls to spare
Top Run-Scorer
Virat Kohli – 101*
RCB
Record 7th IPL century, anchored innings
Highest Individual Score
Shubman Gill 104* (52)
GT
Blazing century trumped Kohli’s ton
Best Partnership
Gill + Shankar 93-run stand
GT (3rd wicket)
Turned chase momentum decisively
Key Bowling Figures
Mohammed Siraj 2/23
RCB
Early breakthroughs, but GT recovered
Defining Moment
Gill’s winning six off Parnell
GT
Century sealed RCB’s playoff exit
Player of the Match
Shubman Gill
GT
Outdid Kohli in century battle
Fan Pressure Point
Playoff elimination for RCB
–
Heartbreak at home, GT knocked them out
Interesting Stat
Back-to-back centuries by Gill
GT
Rare feat, added rivalry spice
The 2025 Turning Point: GT’s Bold Statement in Bengaluru and the Evolving Balance
The 2025 IPL season delivered a pivotal turning point in the RCB vs GT rivalry when Gujarat Titans stormed into Bengaluru and made a bold statement. In their only clash (Match 14, April 2, Chinnaswamy), RCB managed 169/8 despite early collapses, but GT chased it down convincingly by 8 wickets with 13 balls left. Mohammed Siraj (3/19) ripped through RCB’s top order as Player of the Match, while Jos Buttler’s explosive unbeaten 73* (39 balls) and Sai Sudharsan’s steady 49 powered the reply. Sherfane Rutherford’s late six sealed it, shifting momentum and proving GT’s growing edge on tough venues.
Category
Detail
Player/Team
Impact/Note
Matches Played
1
–
GT’s decisive away dominance in Bengaluru
Highest Team Total
169/8 (RCB batting first)
RCB
Decent but vulnerable on batting-friendly pitch
Best Chase
170/2 in 17.5 overs
GT
Clinical, 13 balls spare, second-biggest chase win margin for GT
Top Run-Scorer
Jos Buttler – 73* (39)
GT
Boundary-filled masterclass, unbeaten hero
Highest Individual Score
Jos Buttler 73* (39)
GT
Explosive knock spoiled RCB’s homecoming
Best Bowling Figures
Mohammed Siraj 3/19 (4 overs)
GT
Early breakthroughs, earned Player of the Match
Key Partnership
Buttler + Sudharsan 75-run stand
GT (2nd wicket)
Stabilized and accelerated chase
Defining Moment
Siraj’s triple strike in powerplay
GT
Collapsed RCB to 42/4, set tone for upset
Finishing Touch
Rutherford’s winning six off Hazlewood
GT
Dramatic close, underlined GT’s confidence
Interesting Stat
GT’s 2nd biggest chase win (wickets remaining)
GT
Only behind 9-wkt win vs RR in 2023
Pressure Point
RCB’s first home loss of season
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Ended strong start, boosted GT into top-4
Player of the Match
Mohammed Siraj
GT
Former RCB star haunts old team brilliantly
Records, Milestones, and Defining Moments – Highest Chases, Brutal Sixes, and Game-Changing Spells
The RCB vs GT rivalry has produced unforgettable records, milestones, and defining moments across six intense IPL clashes from 2022 to 2025. Virat Kohli dominates with 351 runs, including a century and three fifties, while Shubman Gill’s 104* remains the highest individual score. Highest team total stands at 206 by RCB (2024 Ahmedabad chase), with GT’s best chase at 198/4 (2023). Brutal sixes flew from Kohli (11 in series) and Gill (9), but game-changing spells like Mohammed Siraj’s 3/19 (2025) and Josh Little’s 4/45 highlight bowling heroics. These feats keep fans hooked on every twist.
Category
Detail
Player/Team
Impact/Note
Total Matches
6
–
Perfectly balanced: RCB 3 wins, GT 3 wins
Highest Team Total
206/1 (20 overs)
RCB (2024 Ahmedabad)
Record chase win by 9 wickets, Kohli masterclass
Highest Individual Score
Shubman Gill 104* (52 balls)
GT (2023 Chinnaswamy)
Outshone Kohli’s 101* in century duel
Top Run-Scorer Overall
Virat Kohli – 351 runs
RCB
1 century, 3 fifties; rivalry king
Most Sixes Overall
Virat Kohli – 11
RCB
Power-hitting edge over Gill’s 9
Best Chase
198/4 in 19.1 overs
GT (2023)
6-wkt win, knocked RCB out of playoffs
Biggest Win Margin (wickets)
9 wickets (2024 Ahmedabad)
RCB
Dominant reply to 200, 4 overs spare
Biggest Win Margin (wickets for GT)
8 wickets (2025 Bengaluru)
GT
Comfortable chase of 170, Siraj’s 3/19 key
Best Bowling Figures
Josh Little 4/45
GT
Rare spell, disrupted RCB batting line-up
Game-Changing Spell
Mohammed Siraj 3/19 (2025)
GT
Former RCB star dismantled top order early
Defining Century Duel
Kohli 101* vs Gill 104*
RCB vs GT (2023)
Back-to-back tons, highest pressure moment
Brutal Finishing Moment
Sherfane Rutherford winning six
GT (2025)
Sealed 8-wkt chase, bold statement in Bengaluru
Interesting Milestone
GT’s debut shock win (2022)
GT
Tewatia heroics set rivalry tone instantly
Player of Multiple Matches
Virat Kohli (multiple POTM)
RCB
Consistent brilliance fuels fan passion
Conclusion
This rivalry perfectly captures IPL’s magic: Kohli’s legacy clashing with Gill’s rise, Siraj’s fire against GT’s composure. With unfinished business lingering, every future clash promises more drama, emotion, and unforgettable moments that define modern cricket.
