Gujarat Titans (GT) Known for its data-driven, strategic auction approach. Despite strong performance in the league stage Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 where they finished third and reached the eliminator, they were eliminated, indicating some major structural weaknesses.
GT has a largely stable squad, with 20 players retained including a strong Indian core Shubman Gill And Sai SudarshanAlso star foreign players jos buttler And Rashid KhanHowever, strategic releases (Gerald Coetzee) and a business (Sherfane Rutherford) leave them with a minimum purse of Rs 12.90 crore and only five slots (four overseas) to fill. Their targets should be experts with high-impact roles.
Under the practical leadership of G.T. Shubman Gill and coach Ashish NehraKnown for his strategic auctioning skills. After a successful IPL 2025 season, where they finished third but failed to reach the final, the management has been decisive in his release, leaving them with a small purse of ₹12.90 crore and clear, focused needs. Their biggest challenge is to replace the middle-order finisher (due to the Rutherford trade) and secure an express overseas pacer after releasing Coetzee. GT must use their limited budget to acquire high-impact, specialist players who fit perfectly into their structured, winning template.
5 players whom Gujarat Titans (GT) could target in IPL 2026 mini-auction
1. David Miller (Overseas middle-order finisher)
david miller The ideal overseas target for GT, not only because he is a proven match-winner but also because he had previously defined their successful middle-order template (scoring 950 runs for GT from 2022-2024). His return would perfectly replace the traded Rutherford. Miller brings composure and high-level finishing ability (IPL SR 145+) which complements the top-order stability provided by Gill and Sai Sudarshan. After a quiet 2025 season with LSG, securing the South African, potentially at a low cost, would be a high-priced, familiar move to restore balance to their powerful middle order.
2. Spencer Johnson (Overseas Express Pacer)
Following Coetzee’s release, GT are in dire need of a left-arm fast bowler to complement the attack he leads. Mohammad Siraj And Kagiso Rabada, spencer johnsonThis song released by KKR fits perfectly into this role. Known for his pace, unique angles and ability to generate bounce on the Ahmedabad pitch, Johnson is a proven powerplay and death over option. Given his base price of ₹1.5 crore, GT could potentially secure the Australian pacer and add the raw pace and variety needed to strengthen a bowling unit that was sometimes inconsistent in the middle overs in 2025.
3. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (foreign wicketkeeper-batsman)
With Buttler retained as their primary overseas keeper, GT lacks a dedicated, high-impact backup keeper who can also contribute as an aggressive top-order batsman when required. Rahmanullah GurbazReleased by KKR, offers an excellent option. The Afghan keeper is an explosive opening batsman (145+ T20 SR) who can step in if Buttler needs a rest or needs an early wicket on certain pitches. Gurbaz’s base price of ₹1.5 crore is attractive, and his acquisition provides a versatile, high-energy reserve who can cover two important roles (opening batsman and keeper) with international quality.
4. Jason Holder (foreign pace-bowling all-rounder)
Jason Holder is an important target to fill the lack of a genuine fast-medium bowling all-rounder in the team. Despite the high base price, Holder provides invaluable utility: a genuine fast-medium bowler who can operate in the middle overs and provide useful, right-arm pace in the death overs. His ability to hit the ball long with the bat provides a reliable lower-middle-order insurance Rahul Tewatia And Shahrukh KhanOne role GT lacks. His height and experience provide a different dimension to the pace attack, ensuring GT has a multi-skilled overseas option for structural flexibility.
4. Ravi Bishnoi (Indian leg spinner)
Ravi Bishnoi is the top priority Indian spin target for GT. Bishnoi is a wrist spinner of excellent pedigree, known for his aggressive, wicket-taking style. As one of only two Indians in the highest ₹2 crore base price bracket, securing him will be expensive but transformative. Bishnoi will provide a high-impact domestic partner Rashid KhanEnsuring that the middle overs spin attack is really powerful and capable of restricting the opponents even when the Chepauk pitch is not conducive to spin.
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