The Gujarat Titans made impactful moves during the 2025 IPL Mega Auction, with the standout acquisition being world-class batter Jos Buttler for INR 15.75 Cr, making him their most expensive buy. In addition to Buttler, the Titans strengthened their squad with several key pacers, powering their bowling attack for the upcoming season.
The Titans made a series of impactful moves during the 2025 IPL Mega Auction, ensuring a well-rounded and formidable squad for the upcoming season. The team retained a core group of players, spending ₹51.00 crore on their retained players, retaining five players like Afghanistan’s spinning sensation Rashid Khan as their top retention of INR 18 Cr, Indian batters Shubman Gill for INR 16.5 Cr and Sai Sudharsan for INR 8.5 Cr, two uncapped players Rahul Tewatia and Shahrukh Kan for INR 4 Cr each.
In the auction, the Titans added depth to their squad, spending ₹68.85 crore on strategic buys. With a purse of just ₹15 lakh left, The squad consists of a total of 25 players, with 18 Indian players and 7 overseas players, maintaining a healthy balance between domestic and international talent. The Titans securing Buttler, they added several key players to their squad, including star pacer Mohammed Siraj (INR 12.25 Cr), South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada (INR 10.75 Cr), and Indian pacer Prasidh Krishna (INR 9.5 Cr). Other notable picks were all-rounder Washington Sundar (INR 3.2 Cr), and West Indies explosive batter Sherfane Rutherford (INR 2.6 Cr).
Jos Buttler, who was their most expensive buy, was followed closely by Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada, reflecting their strategy to strengthen the bowling attack while adding a powerhouse batter to the lineup.
On the final day of the auction, Gujarat Titans strengthened their squad with versatile domestic players like Arshad Khan, Gurnoor Brar, and Mahipal Lomror, adding depth and flexibility. They also secured rising talent Kumar Kushagra for INR 30 Lakh, emphasizing their focus on youth development. The addition of experienced pacer Ishant Sharma (INR 75 Lakh) brings valuable depth, while international stars such as Afghan pacer Karim Janat (INR 75 Lakh), New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips (INR 2 Cr), and South African speedster Gerald Coetzee (INR 2.4 Cr) further reinforcing their lineup.
Gujarat Titans also made effective use of their sole Right to Match (RTM) card to reclaim uncapped spin-bowling all-rounder R. Sai Kishore for ₹2 crore. The bidding for Kishore initially saw a tussle between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Punjab Kings (PBKS), with PBKS securing him at ₹90 lakh. However, Gujarat exercised their RTM, and PBKS ultimately raised his price to ₹2 crore, which Gujarat accepted to bring him back into their squad.
With a mix of experience and young talent, the Gujarat Titans are well-equipped for IPL 2025. Their strategy to build a strong core and bolster their pace attack is evident, with key acquisitions aimed at boosting their chances of clinching the title once again.
Gujarat Titans Full Squad for IPL 2025
Rashid Khan, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Jos Buttler, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Nishant Sindhu, Mahipal Lomror, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Manav Suthar, Washington Sundar, Gerald Coetzee, Arshad Khan, Gurnoor Brar, Sherfane Rutherford, Sai Kishore, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav, Glenn Phillips, Karim Janat, Kulwant Khejroliya.