Gujarat Titans Aim To Rebuild In IPL 2025 Auction With New Purchases And Retained Players
The Gujarat Titans (GT), champions of the IPL 2022, are eager to make a strong comeback after finishing eighth in the 2024 season. Under Shubman Gill's leadership, they aim to reclaim their top spot as the IPL 2025 auction kicks off at 3:30 PM IST. The team has revamped its strategy to regain dominance in the league.
Heading into the IPL 2025 mega auction, GT retained five key players, including Rashid Khan and captain Shubman Gill. With ₹69 crore remaining in their budget, they secured Kagiso Rabada for Rs 10.75 crore as their first acquisition. Fans can expect more updates on GT's auction activities throughout the event.

GT's strategy focuses on reinforcing their bowling lineup and adding dependable finishers to support their core group. With a substantial budget of ₹69 crore, they are well-positioned to rebuild effectively during this auction.
| Player Name | Country | Role | Price (in INR) |
| Kagiso Rabada | South Africa | Bowler | Rs 10.75 crore |
**The Players will be updated with the Auction
Retained Core and Financial Strategy
The retained players for GT include Rashid Khan, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, and Shahrukh Khan. These players form the backbone of their squad as they look to strengthen further through strategic buys.
| Total Players | Overseas Players | Purse Used | Purse Left |
| 6 | 2 | ₹62.75 crore | ₹58.25 crore |
**The Purse will be Updated Live with the Auction
The current squad features Rashid Khan, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, and Kagiso Rabada. GT aims to replicate their successful formula from 2022 by focusing on young talent and impactful overseas players.
Rashid Khan remains crucial to their bowling attack while Sai Sudharsan and Rahul Tewatia offer all-round skills. Finding replacements for stars like Hardik Pandya and Mohammed Shami is essential for maintaining squad balance.
Released Players and Auction Focus
In this mega auction, GT released most of their previous squad except for the retained five players. They plan to fill critical gaps with targeted purchases during the auction.
Potential Targets for Gujarat Titans
GT is expected to focus on acquiring pacers, all-rounders, and top-order batsmen to complement their retained stars. With ₹69 crore available, they are prepared to compete for both marquee players and emerging talents in this auction.