IPL 2025: GT Targeted XI, Budget Allocation And Mega Auction Plan - All You Need To Know

GT faces tough IPL 2025 mega auction with limited purse [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.com]

Former IPL champions Gujarat Titans (GT) are desperate to turn things around after a shambolic campaign in the IPL 2024 season. Ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, GT has sufficient balance to build a fine team around the retained core.

Gujarat Titans’ leadership change worked against them as Shubman Gill struggled to grapple with the captaincy role. Regardless, GT has put faith in him, given his talent and performance in international cricket. First, let’s look at GT’s full retention list for the IPL 2025 season.

GT Retained Player List For IPL 2025

Total Slots To Be Filled In Auction - 20

Purse Left - INR 69 Crore

Target Openers For GT In IPL 2025 Mega Auction

Skipper Shubman Gill, retained for INR 16.5 crores, will open for GT in IPL 2025. Sai Sudharsan, also retained for INR 8.5 crore, achieved enormous success as a top-order batter in IPL 2024 as he slammed 527 runs, a career-high. While he majorly batted at no.3, Sai can be a full-time opener, and with Gill, the duo can make a sizeable impact in the powerplay. Hence, instead of wasting money on expensive openers, GT must trust the Gill-Sudharsan combination.

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Target Batters & All-Rounders For GT In IPL 2025 Mega Auction

David Miller (Base Price: INR 2 Crore), Rahul Tripathi (Base Price: INR 75 Lakh), Jonny Bairstow (Base Price: INR 2 Crore), Mitchell Marsh (Base Price: INR 2 Crore), Nehal Wadhera (Base Price: INR 2 Crore)

Estimate Spent: 30-35 crore

In search of a strong anchor in the middle order, Gujarat Titans can buy David Miller and wicket-keeper Jonny Bairstow. The duo’s hitting power in the T20 format and proficiency against spinners is something GT can bank on in challenging situations.

Rahul Tripathi is an experienced bloke who’s available at a relatively cheaper price. He can not only anchor but also maximise powerplay with clean hitting. For all-rounders, Mitchell Marsh is a quality overseas option who can also bat higher up the order. Nehal Wadhera, an uncapped choice, rose to fame for his power-hitting with MI in IPL 2024. He can finish with a higher strike rate at number 5-6.

Target Bowlers For GT In IPL 2025 Mega Auction:

Mohammad Shami (Base Price: 2 Crore), Kagiso Rabada (Base Price: 2 Crore), Trent Boult (Base Price: 2 Crore), Allah Ghazanfar (Base Price: 75 Lakh), Rahul Chahar (Base Price: 1 Crore)

Estimate Spent: 20-25 crore

GT has 1 RTM card, which they must use to retain Mohammad Shami. He is an excellent seam bowler with significant control over line and length. Irrespective of his injury concerns, Shami is a game changer that can help GT make a deep playoff run. Other quality pace options include Trent Boult and Kagiso Rabada. While Boult’s powerplay efficiency is remarkable, Rabada’s controlled pace can undo any experienced batter on a given day.

As far as spin is concerned, GT needs someone who can complement Rashid Khan, and Allah Ghazanfar is an ideal cheap option, given his experience playing with Rashid in Afghanistan. Rahul Chahar is also someone with profound experience in IPL and could be a wise wicket-taking option in middle-overs.

Back-Up Plans For GT In IPL 2025 Mega Auction

Sai Kishore, Mohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Quinton de Kock, Harshal Patel,  Krunal Pandya, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Liam Livingstone, Aiden Markram, Venkatesh Iyer, Prasidh Krishna, Harpreet Brar

Targeted Playing 12 For GT  In IPL 2025

Shubman Gill (C)
Sai Sudharsan
Rahul Tripathi
Jonny Bairstow (WK) ✈️
David Miller✈️
Nehal Wadhera
Rahul Tewatia
Rashid Khan ✈️
Trent Boult ✈️
Rahul Chahar
Mohit Sharma
Impact Player: Mohammad Shami 

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