Jos Buttler's explosive 73 off 39 balls led Gujarat Titans to an eight-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Supported by Sai Sudharsan’s 49, the Titans swiftly chased down 169 runs, concluding the game with 13 balls to spare. RCB struggled to establish momentum, with GT bowlers maintaining control throughout their innings.
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