What is the best game 11 of the Gujarat Titans (GT) for IPL 2025? Gujarat Titans have completely rebooted their attack for IPL 2025. IPL 2025 Mega AuctionGT was keen to buy some world class bowlers. In addition, GTs also beefed up their top battles. Let’s analyze Gujarat Titans (GT) best XI for IPL 2025.
Important acquisitions of Gujarat Titans for IPL 2025
- If Butler: Rs. 15.75 crore.
- Mohammed Siraj: Rs. 12.25 million
- Kagiso Rabada: Rs. 10.75 crore.
- Washington Sundar: Rs. 3.20 million
- Prasidh Krishna: Rs. 9.50 million
- Gerald Coetzee: Rs. 2.40 million
Gujarat Titans players retained
Prior to entering the auction, GT maintained a strong core of five key players:
- Rashid Khan: Rs. 18 crores.
- Shubman Gill: Rs. 16.5 million
- Sai Sudharsan: Rs. 8.50 million
- Rahul Tewatia: Rs. 4 crores.
- Shah Rukh Khan: Rs. 4 crores.
Gujarat Titans Full Squad Overview for IPL 2025
Rashid Khan, Shubman Gill (captain), Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Kagiso Rabada, If Butler, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Nishant Sindhu, Mahipal Lomror, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Manav Suthar, Washington Sudar, Gerald CoetzeeArshad Khan, Gurnoor Brar, Sherfane Rutherford, Sai Kishore, Ishant SharmaJayant Yadav, Glenn Phillips, Karim Janat, Kulwant Khejroliya
Best Playing XI of Gujarat Titans for IPL 2025
The Best GT Playing 11 for IPL 2025 will look something like this:
- Subman 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 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 as the franchise captain in IPL 2024 and continued his impressive run with 426 runs. Shubman Gill has been in good form of late and would like to continue the same in IPL 2025 as well.
If Butler
Jos Buttler takes over as wicketkeeper 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 with a strike rate close to 150. His scoring ability makes him a key player at the top of the order. He has done well for Rajasthan Royals and is expected to do the same for Gujarat Titans.
B Sai Sundarshan
B Sai Sudarshan is an emerging talent in GT’s battery line-up. After a remarkable season in IPL 2024, Gujarat Titans retained him for ₹8.50 crore. Sudarshan scored over 500 runs in the season. In just 3 seasons and 25 matches, Sai Sudarshan has crossed 1000 runs for 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 versatility to GT’s batting line-up. Glenn Phillips was signed for ₹2 crore and has done wonders with his explosive batting. He has scored more than 6,000 runs in T20 cricket worldwide at a strike rate of over 140. He can also chip in with his off-spin bowling. Also, GT can use him as a keeper which makes him a complete cricketer.
Shahrukh Khan
Shahrukh Khan brings power hitting skills to the series. Retained for ₹4 crore, Khan has shown his ability as a finisher in previous seasons, scoring crucial runs under pressure. His aggressive style of batting makes him a valuable asset in the middle order. It might be the final that GT are looking for after Hardik Pandya’s exit from the franchise.
Rahul Tewatia
Rahul Tewatia is known for his all-round skills and explosive batting. Retained for ₹ 4 crore, Tewatia is one of the few bowlers in the league to have taken more than 30 wickets and scored more than 1000 runs. His leg spin and ability to hit big sixes make him a valuable player in crisis situations.
Washington Sudar
Washington Sundar adds depth to the all-round section with his off-spin bowling and batting abilities. Acquired by 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. He’s also a decent batter and can hit anywhere in the lineup. But few franchises could tap into his full potential. GT hopes to take full advantage of its potential and make the best of IPL 2025.
Rashid Khan
Rashid Khan is one of the leading spinners in T20 cricket. Retained for ₹18 crore, Rashid has lost just one of his 150 wickets in the IPL at an impressive economy rate of around 6.5. His ability to take wickets makes him a game changer for GT. This year, GT have tried to curate the bowling line-up around him.
Mohammed Siraj (Sewing)
Mohammed Siraj leads GT’s pace attack as a fast bowler. GT had released Mohammed Shami before the IPL auction 2025. They failed to get him back. However, Mohammed Siraj sharing the new ball with Kagiso Rabada is a duo to watch out for in IPL 2025.
Kagiso Rabada
Kagiso Rabada completes GT’s pace attack. Picked up for ₹10.75 crores, Rabada has taken 117 wickets in IPL history at less than 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 power to the bowling line-up. Signed for ₹9.50 crore, Krishna has taken 49 wickets in IPL history with an economy rate of around 9. His height and bounce are effective on both pace-friendly and spin-friendly tracks.
Effects replacement options
GT have two prominent impact substitutes in the form of Ishant Sharma and Mahipal Lomror. While Ishant Sharma can contribute with his pace, Lomror can contribute with his batting and part-time spin bowling. R Sai Kishore can also be another potential impact substitute on spin-friendly pitches.
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