You could tell that Gujarat Titans had the best auction in IPL 2025 Mega Auctions. They have a balanced squad for next season. Here, we take a look at the Gujarat Titans likely playing XI for IPL 2025.
Openers: Shubman Gill (C) and Jos Buttler (WK)
Gill will continue to captain the side while he now has an experienced partner in Jos Buttler at the top of the order. Buttler will be key to the success of this team.
Middle-Order: B Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan and Sherfane Rutherford
B Sai Sudharsan could bat at No.3 because Jos Buttler has come in as the opener. At No.4 and No.5, we could have Shahrukh Khan and Sherfane Rutherford. The likes of Glenn Phillips and Mahipal Lomror could also get a chance.
All-Rounders: Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan and Washington Sundar
Rahul Tewatia will be the lead finisher in the team while Rashid Khan will also help him out. Washington Sundar could be used as a floater in the batting order and will be the second spinner.
Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna
Gujarat Titans have a good pace attack on paper. The conditions could also suit these pacers. If they turn up well, GT will do well in IPL 2025.
Impact Player: R Sai Kishore, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav and Mahipal Lomror
Gujarat Titans do have a strong bench strength. In all the areas, they have someone who can walk straight into the playing XI.