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What is the Best Playing 11 of the Gujarat Titans (GT) for IPL 2025? The Gujarat Titans have completely rebooted their pace attack for IPL 2025. At the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, GT were keen on buying some world-class bowlers. Furthermore, GT have also strengthened their top-order batting. Let’s dissect the Best Playing XI of the Gujarat Titans (GT) for IPL 2025.
Major Acquisitions of Gujarat Titans for IPL 2025
- Jos Buttler: Rs. 15.75 crore.
- Mohammed Siraj: Rs. 12.25 crore.
- Kagiso Rabada: Rs. 10.75 crore.
- Washington Sundar: Rs. 3.20 crore.
- Prasidh Krishna: Rs. 9.50 crore.
- Gerald Coetzee: Rs. 2.40 crore.
Retained Players of Gujarat Titans
Before entering the auction, GT retained a strong core of five key players:
- Rashid Khan: Rs. 18 crore.
- Shubman Gill: Rs. 16.5 crore.
- Sai Sudharsan: Rs. 8.50 crore.
- Rahul Tewatia: Rs. 4 crore.
- Shahrukh Khan: Rs. 4 crore.
Gujarat Titans Full Squad Overview for IPL 2025
Rashid Khan, Shubman Gill (captain), Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Jos Buttler, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Nishant Sindhu, Mahipal Lomror, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Manav Suthar, Washington Sundar, Gerald Coetzee, Arshad Khan, Gurnoor Brar, Sherfane Rutherford, Sai Kishore, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav, Glenn Phillips, Karim Janat, Kulwant Khejroliya
Best Playing XI of Gujarat Titans for IPL 2025
Best GT Playing 11 for IPL 2025 will look something like this:
- Shubman Gill (Bat) (Captain)
- Jos Buttler (Wicketkeeper)
- B Sai Sudarshan (Bat)
- Glenn Phillips (Bat/Spin)
- Shahrukh Khan (Bat)
- Rahul Tewatia (Bat/Spin)
- Washington Sundar (Spin/Bat)
- Rashid Khan (Spin/Bat)
- Mohammed Siraj (Pace)
- Kagiso Rabada (Pace)
- Prasidh Krishna (Pace)
Impact Player: Ishant Sharma and Mahipal Lomror
Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill will lead the Gujarat Titans as captain. After an impressive season in 2023, where he scored 890 runs at an average of 59.33, Gill won the Orange Cap. He was appointed the franchise’s captain in IPL 2024 and he continued his impressive run with 426 runs. Shubman Gill has been in good form lately and he would like to continue the same in IPL 2025.
Jos Buttler
Jos Buttler takes on the wicketkeeper role for GT. Acquired for ₹15.75 crore, Buttler is one of the most explosive batsmen in T20 cricket. He has scored over 3500 runs in IPL history at a strike rate close to 150. His ability to score quickly makes him a key player at the top of the order. He did well at Rajasthan Royals and is expected to do the same for Gujarat Titans as well.
B Sai Sudarshan
B Sai Sudarshan is an emerging talent in GT’s batting lineup. Following a breakthrough season in IPL 2024, the Gujarat Titans retained him for ₹8.50 crore. Sudarshan scored over 500 runs in the season. In only 3 seasons and 25 matches, Sai Sudarshan has crossed 1000 runs for the Gujarat Titans, making him an automatic pick in the Best GT Playing XI for IPL 2025.
Glenn Phillips
Glenn Phillips is an all-rounder who adds flexibility to GT’s batting line-up. Glenn Phillips was signed for ₹2 crore and has done wonders with his explosive batting. He has played more than 6,000 runs in T20 cricket worldwide with a strike rate above 140. He can also chip in with his off-spin bowling. Also, GT can make use of him as a wicket-keeper which makes him a complete cricketer.
Shahrukh Khan
Shahrukh Khan brings power-hitting capabilities to the lineup. Retained for ₹4 crore, Khan has shown his potential as a finisher in previous seasons, scoring crucial runs under pressure. His aggressive batting style makes him a valuable asset in the middle order. He can be the finisher GT have been looking for after Hardik Pandya’s departure from the franchise.
Rahul Tewatia
Rahul Tewatia is known for his all-round abilities and explosive batting. Retained for ₹4 crore, Tewatia is one of the few all-rounders in the league who have taken 30-plus wickets and scored more than 1000 runs. His leg spin and ability to hit big sixes make him a valuable player in crunch situations.
Washington Sundar
Washington Sundar adds depth to the all-rounder department with his off-spin bowling and batting skills. Acquired from SRH for ₹3.20 crore, Sundar has taken 37 wickets in IPL history while maintaining an economy rate of around 7.5. He is an essential part of the bowling attack as he can bowl economically during the powerplay. Also, he is a decent batter and can bat anywhere in the batting order. But few franchises could capitalize on his full potential. GT would hope to cash in on his full potential and get the best out of him for IPL 2025.
Rashid Khan
Rashid Khan is one of the premier spinners in T20 cricket. Retained for ₹18 crore, Rashid has taken just one short of 150 wickets in IPL at an impressive economy rate of around 6.5. His ability to take wickets consistently makes him a game-changer for GT. This year, GT have tried to curate their bowling lineup around him.
Mohammed Siraj (Seam)
Mohammed Siraj leads GT’s pace attack as a fast bowler. GT had released Mohammed Shami ahead of the IPL 2025 auction. They failed to reacquire him. However, Mohammed Siraj sharing the new ball with Kagiso Rabada is a duo to look out for in IPL 2025.
Kagiso Rabada
Kagiso Rabada completes GT’s pace attack. Picked for ₹10.75 crores, Rabada has picked up 117 wickets in IPL history at under 8.5 runs per over. Kagiso Rabada has raw pace, which he can use to change the course of any game. He is one of the fastest bowlers in IPL 2025.
Prasidh Krishna
Prasidh Krishna adds more strength to the bowling line-up. Signed for ₹9.50 crore, Krishna has picked up 49 wickets in IPL history with an economy rate of around 9. His height and bounce are effective at both pace-friendly and spin-friendly tracks.
Impact Substitute Options
GT have two prominent impact substitutes in the form of Ishant Sharma and Mahipal Lomror. While Ishant Sharma can pitch in with his pace, Lomror can contribute with batting and part-time spin bowling. R Sai Kishore can also be another potential impact substitute on spin-friendly pitches.
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