Gujarat Titans (GT) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):
The 14th match of IPL 2025 saw RCB face off against GT on their home turf. However, Virat Kohli failed to make a significant contribution; Arshad Khan took his wicket in his very first over, sending Kohli back to the pavilion with just 7 runs to his name.
Virat Kohli's wicket was a significant blow for RCB, who had chosen to bat first. Arshad Khan became the talk of the town on social media after taking Kohli's wicket, prompting curiosity about this emerging bowler.
Who is Arshad Khan, the bowler who sent Virat Kohli packing?
Left-arm fast bowler Arshad Khan first caught the eyes of Mumbai Indians' scouts during his junior-level cricket days. He was bought by MI for 2 million INR in the 2022 IPL auction but was sidelined due to injury. Despite his absence, MI retained him for the next season, during which Khan took 5 wickets in 6 matches, although he was rather expensive.
Later, he was acquired by Lucknow Super Giants for the following season but did not deliver remarkable performances. However, he showcased his batting prowess against Delhi Capitals, scoring an unbeaten 58 off just 33 deliveries. Gujarat Titans recognized his potential and purchased him in the 2025 IPL auction for 13 million INR.
Source: aajtak
Gujarat Titans (Playing XI):
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (captain), Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Sai Kishore, Mohammad Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI):
Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (captain), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal.
Team Squads:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru:
Rajat Patidar (captain), Virat Kohli, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Liam Livingstone, Rasikh Salam, Suyash Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Nuwan Thushara, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Devdutt Padikkal, Swastik Chikara, Lungi Ngidi, Abhinandan Singh, and Mohit Rathee.
Gujarat Titans:
Jos Buttler, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Glenn Phillips, Shahrukh Khan, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammad Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav, Mahipal Lomror, Karim Janat, Kulwant Khejroliya, Anuj Rawat, Gerald Coetzee, Sherfane Rutherford, Manav Suthar, Kumar Kushagra, Arshad Khan, Gurnoor Brar, Nishant Sindhu.
