IPL Auction 2026: GT snap up West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder for ₹7 crore

After an intense bidding battle with Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Titans secured the services of West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder for ₹7 crore at the IPL 2026 auction.

One of the most accomplished all-rounders in modern cricket, Holder boasts an impressive international résumé. In August 2025, he became West Indies’ all-time leading T20I wicket-taker, surpassing Dwayne Bravo’s long-standing record of 78 wickets — and achieving the milestone in fewer matches.

Holder is also part of an elite club of bowlers to have taken four wickets in four consecutive balls in a T20I, a rare feat he achieved against England in 2022. The exclusive list includes Rashid Khan, Lasith Malinga and Curtis Campher.


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A familiar face in the IPL, Holder has previously represented Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kolkata Knight Riders, Lucknow Super Giants and Rajasthan Royals. Gujarat Titans now add his experience, pace and lower-order firepower to their ranks, with Holder expected to play a key role in their 2026 campaign.

Holder began his IPL journey with Chennai Super Kings in 2013, before stints with Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2015 and Kolkata Knight Riders in 2016. Across 46 IPL matches, he has scored 259 runs and claimed 53 wickets.

Overall, Holder has taken more than 400 wickets in international cricket, becoming just the sixth West Indian to reach the landmark, alongside legends such as Courtney Walsh and Curtly Ambrose.