IPL 2025 Auction: Gujarat Titans buy three marquee players, check full list here

Ahead of the auction at the Abadi Al Johar Arena, GT had spent Rs 51 crore from the total purse of Rs 120 crore on retaining five players: Rashid Khan (Rs 18 crore), Shubman Gill (Rs 16.50 crore), Sai Sudharsan (Rs 8.50 crore), Rahul Tewatia (Rs 4 crore), Shahrukh Khan (Rs 4 crore). In the IPL 2025 Auction, Gujarat Titans, who won the title in 2022, signed star pacers Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj and England star batter Jos Buttler.

Gujarat Titans also secured the services of Washington Sundar for Rs 3.20 crore. The Titans initiated the bidding, with Lucknow Super Giants also showing interest. However, Gujarat ultimately made the winning bid for the India allrounder, who had entered the auction with a base price of Rs 2 crore.

Gujarat Titans retained players

Rashid Khan (Rs 18 crore)

Shubman Gill (Rs 16.5 crore)
B Sai Sudharsan (Rs 8.5 crore)

Rahul Tewatia (Rs 4 crore)

Shahrukh Khan (Rs 4 crore)

Gujarat Titans players bought

1. Kagiso Rabada (Rs 10.75 crore)
2. Jos Buttler (Rs 15.75 crore)
3. Mohammed Siraj (Rs 12.25 crore)
4. Washington Sundar (Rs 3.2 cr)
5. Ishant Sharma (Rs 75 lakh)
6. Prasidh Krishna (Rs 9.50 crore)
7. Nishant Sindhu (Rs 30 lakh)
8. Mahipal Lomror (Rs 1.7 crore)
9. Kumar Kushagra (Rs 65 lakh)
10. Anuj Rawat (Rs 30 lakh)
11. Manav Suthar (Rs 30 lakh)
12. Gerald Coetzee (Rs 2.4 cr)
13. Gurnoor Brar (Rs 1.3 cr)
14. Arshad Khan (Rs 1. 3 cr)
15. Sai Kishore (Rs 2 crore)
16. Sherfane Rutherford (Rs 2.6 cr)
17. Jayant Yadav (Rs 75 lakh)
18. Glenn Phillips (Rs 2 cr)
19. Karim Janat (Rs 75 lakh)
20. Kulwant Khejroliya (Rs 30 lakh)

Gujarat Titans

The franchise is looking to rebound from a challenging season, drawing on a core group of retained star performers to strengthen its foundation. With five key players secured, including captain Shubman Gill, Gujarat Titans appear poised to make calculated moves in the auction to round out a squad capable of reclaiming their past success. The team, which made a remarkable debut in 2022 by clinching the title and reaching the finals again in 2023, is hungry for a return to form after a disappointing 2024 season where they finished eighth.

Leading the retained players list is Shubman Gill, who, after taking over the captaincy in 2024, remains the franchise’s mainstay. Gill has been retained at Rs 16.5 crore, notably taking a pay cut to help the Titans keep other crucial players. His leadership, combined with his consistent batting prowess, will be central to the team’s plans in 2025 as they seek to recapture their competitive edge. Gill’s selfless gesture shows his commitment to building a winning squad and sets the tone for a collective focus on team success.

One of Gujarat Titans’ most valuable assets, Rashid Khan, has also been retained for Rs 18 crore. Known for his unrelenting spin attack and ability to contain runs during critical overs, Rashid Khan is indispensable to the Gujarat Titans’ bowling unit. His T20 experience and calm under pressure make him a game-changer who can shift momentum single-handedly.

Sai Sudharsan, a promising young batsman, has been retained for Rs 8.5 crore, adding to Gujarat Titans’ batting depth. Sudharsan’s retention points to the franchise’s commitment to nurturing young talent, as he has shown flashes of brilliance in past seasons. Complementing the lineup is all-rounder Rahul Tewatia, retained at Rs 4 crore. Tewatia’s clutch performances and ability to clear boundaries in crucial moments make him an asset, particularly in tight finishes.

Completing the retained list is Shahrukh Khan, also retained for Rs 4 crore. Shahrukh adds strength to the Titans’ middle-order with his aggressive batting style, capable of turning games around with his power-hitting.