IPL: Predicting GT strongest playing XI

The Gujarat Titans will enter the IPL 2025 season with renewed hopes after a disappointing campaign in 2024, where they finished in the bottom half of the table with only five wins. The team faced a significant setback when captain Hardik Pandya was traded to the Mumbai Indians, prompting the Titans to appoint Shubman Gill as their new leader.

In a bold move during the mega auction, the Titans revamped their squad by releasing key players like Mohammed Shami and David Miller. They made headlines by acquiring former Orange Cap winner Jos Buttler for ₹15.75 crore, alongside South African pacer Kagiso Rabada and Indian bowler Mohammed Siraj. Glenn Phillips and Sherfane Rutherford were also brought in to bolster the batting lineup. 

Phillips had a terrific outing in the Champions Trophy. Apart from showing his fielding skills, Phillips proved to be a top-scorer for New Zealand with the bat. He made 177 runs in five games at an average of 59 and a strike rate of 114.93. With the ball, he took two wickets at an economy of 6.89.

The Titans retained star player Rashid Khan and key talents like Gill, Rahul Tewatia, and Sai Sudharsan. Gerald Coetzee was bought for a price of INR 2.4 crore and was ruled out of the Champions Trophy 2025 due to a hamstring strain. Coetzee’s chances of playing the entire season are very bleak. This might not be a huge setback for the team, considering Rabada is also there in the squad. Rabada will look to revitalize his career under coach Ashish Nehra, while Mohammed Siraj seeks to regain form after a dip in performance.

Key players to watch include Jos Buttler, who is expected to provide explosive batting at the top, and Rashid Khan, who aims to bounce back after an injury-plagued season.

The Titans kick off their season against Punjab Kings on March 25, 2025, in Ahmedabad, with high expectations for a return to playoff contention. The revamped squad is ready to chase glory once again.

Here’s the strongest playing 11 of Gujarat Titans for IPL 2025:

Shubman Gill (c)

Jos Buttler (wk)

Sai Sudharsan

Glenn Phillips

Shahrukh Khan

Rahul Tewatia

Rashid Khan

Washington Sundar

Kagiso Rabada

Mohammed Siraj

Prasidh Krishna

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