IPL 2025: 3 Key Players for GT in This Season

In the IPL 2025 auction, Gujarat Titans (GT) made some key signings to strengthen their already stellar squad. Ahead of the IPL 2025 auction at the Abadi Al Johar Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, GT had retained five core players: Rashid Khan (Rs 18 crore), Shubman Gill (Rs 16.50 crore), Sai Sudharsan (Rs 8.50 crore), Rahul Tewatia (Rs 4 crore), and Shahrukh Khan (Rs 4 crore).

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During the mega auction of IPL 2025, GT made some big-ticket buys that filled lots of gaps in their squad. They signed top pacers Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj, who bring a plethora of experience and blistering pace to their bowling attack. 

England's explosive batter Jos Buttler was another significant acquisition, adding depth and firepower to the top. GT also added all-rounder Washington Sundar, Prasidh Krishna, Glenn Phillips, and Ishant Sharma, among others.

In this article, we will take a look at the three players that GT will depend upon in the IPL 2025 tournament.

Here are the 3 key players for GT in IPL 2025:

1. Shubman Gill

The Gujarat Titans paid INR 16.50 crore to keep their captain, Shubman Gill. Due to ever-changing opening partnerships, he was under a lot of pressure to perform well last season and struggled to do so.

Shubman Gill scored 426 runs in IPL 2024, which was far from the best performance he had given in 2023. Shubman Gill has scored an eye-watering 890 runs to win the Orange Cap in IPL 2023 with 4 centuries to his name.

Jos Buttler has joined him at the top of the order, allowing Gill to concentrate on his natural style of play. This will help Shubman Gill face less pressure while opening the innings and perform to his optimal level.

2. Jos Buttler

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Jos Buttler made a name for himself for the Rajasthan Royals, for whom he scored more than 3000 runs with 7 centuries. Surprisingly he was not retained by RR, and Gujarat Titans (GT) pouched him in the IPL 2025 mega auction for INR 15.75 crore. He is a welcome addition to GT and will partner with Shubman Gill as an opener.

He is still a proven match-winner despite a dip in his performances after an incredible 2022 season in which he amassed 863 runs, with 4 centuries, and took RR to the final. He will prove to be the star to look out for the Titans because of his ability to take on bowlers right away.

Buttler is expected to give the GT team the explosive starts they want as an opener, thanks to his nature of batting aggressively and adapting to pitches in a better way. Buttler will be a vital member of Gujarat's IPL 2025 campaign thanks to his ability to give their batting order more punch.

3. Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan has been a vital member of the Gujarat Titans family since joining the franchise in IPL 2022. He has been retained by the GT team and has taken 56 wickets for them in only 3 seasons. Rashid Khan has also performed the duties of captain of the side, as he is the designated vice-captain.

His best season for GT was in IPL 2023 when he picked 27 wickets at an economy of 8.23. He was devastating in the middle overs as he rattled big-name opposition batters. Rashid Khan always yearned for support from the other end, and this season, he will have Washington Sundar for that role.

Apart from bowling, Rashid Khan’s explosive batting has also contributed to multiple GT wins in the IPL, and the franchise will look for all the help they require from their Afghan superstar to once again capture the glory of the IPL title in the 2025 season.

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