IPL 2025, GT: Squad analysis, schedule, Probable XI, and more
What's the story
Gujarat Titans (GT) have become a force to reckon with in the Indian Premier League (IPL). They won the title on their first attempt, in 2022. After a disappointing eighth-place finish last year, with only five wins from 14 matches, the team is eager to return to its former glory. At the heart of this ambition is their decision to retain key players like Shubman Gill, Rahul Tewatia, Sai Sudarshan, Rashid Khan, and Shahrukh Khan.
Strengths
GT's strengths and weaknesses
The Titans have a strong top three in Gill, Jos Buttler, and Sai Sudharsan. Buttler's inclusion makes this batting order even more lethal, with the aggressive batter having a T20 record of more than 12,000 runs. The spin department is led by Rashid, the highest wicket-taker in T20s. GT boast a fiery fast-bowling attack spearheaded by Kagiso Rabada. They also have Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, and Gerald Coetzee. Their only concern will be the lack of experienced finishers.
Full squad
Full squad for IPL 2025
GT squad: Shubman Gill (captain), Jos Buttler (wicket-keeper), B Sai Sudharshan, Shahrukh Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Nishant Sindhu, Mahipal Lomror, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Manav Suthar, Washington Sundar, Gerald Coetzee, Mohmmad Arshad Khan, Gurnoor Singh Brar, Sherfane Rutherford, R Sai Kishore, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav, Glenn Phillips, Kareem Janat, and Kulwant Khejroliya.
Probable XI
What can be their Probable XI?
GT Probable XI: Shubman Gill (captain), Jos Buttler (wicket-keeper), B Sai Sudharsan, Sherfane Rutherford, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, R Sai Kishore, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, and Mohammed Siraj.
Fixtures
Key fixtures of GT
GT will begin their IPL 2025 campaign with a home game against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on March 25, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The Titans will next host Mumbai Indians (MI) four days later. Their first away match will be on April 2, against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. GT will play their last league match on May 18, against Chennai Super Kings in Ahmedabad.
IPL 2024
How GT fared in IPL 2024
Gujarat Titans endured a tough run in IPL 2024. The Titans, who won in 2022 and finished as runners-up the next year, managed just five wins and seven defeats in 2024. Two of their matches got abandoned due to rain. The Gill-led side finished eighth in the table, with their NRR reading -1.063. As per ESPNcricinfo, GT were the only team with a Powerplay run-rate of under 8.2 (7.72).