Gujarat Titans' Home Ground - Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad

IPL 2022 champions Gujarat Titans' home venue Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. It is the largest cricket venue which can hold almost 114,000 people together in a cricket match. This venue will host seven games in the IPL 2025. 

Recent matches played by GT at Narendra Modi Stadium

• IPL 2024 League Match: GT vs KKR - Abandoned without a toss
• IPL 2024 League Match: GT vs CSK - Hosts won by 35 runs
• IPL 2024 League Match: GT vs RCB - Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 9 wickets

Gujarat Titans' IPL 2025 Home Matches at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

How to Buy Tickets for GT Matches at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad

(All the following information about IPL 2025 tickets is only expected. The actual information will be updated once the official statements)

Online Booking:

• Available on BookMyShow, PayTM Insider, and the Gujarat Titans official website.
• Select your match, choose your seats, and make the payment.

Offline Purchase:

• Offline tickets may be available at the Narendra Modi Stadium box office and selected retail outlets.

Ticket Prices (Estimated):

• INR 500-2000 (General)
• INR 2500-5000 (Premium)
• INR 7500-15000 (VIP)
• INR 50000-150000 (Corporate) 

Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is the most highly anticipated cricket league all over the world. With major teams and cricket players participating to win the glamorous trophy, IPL 2025 will be a thrilling season.

• Organizer: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
• Edition: 18th season of IPL
• Total Teams: 10
• Match Format: T20 (20 overs per side)
• Number of Matches: Expected to be around 74
• Venues: Multiple cities across India
• Start Date: March 22
• Final Date:  May 25
• Official Broadcasters: Star Sports, JioHotstar (for digital streaming)

Participating Teams in ipl 2025

1. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) - Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad
2. Mumbai Indians (MI) - Captain: Hardik Pandya
3. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) - Captain: Rajat Patidar
4. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) - Captain: TBD
5. Delhi Capitals (DC) - Captain: TBD
6. Rajasthan Royals (RR) - Captain: Sanju Samson
7. Punjab Kings (PBKS) - Captain: Shreyas Iyer
8. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) - Captain: Pat Cummins
9. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) - Captain: Rishabh Pant
10. Gujarat Titans (GT) - Captain: Shubman Gill

IPL 2025 SCHEDULE:

• 22-Mar-25 (Sat) 7:30 PM - Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Kolkata)
• 23-Mar-25 (Sun) 3:30 PM - Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals (Hyderabad)
• 23-Mar-25 (Sun) 7:30 PM - Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians (Chennai)
• 24-Mar-25 (Mon) 7:30 PM - Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants (Visakhapatnam)
• 25-Mar-25 (Tue) 7:30 PM - Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings (Ahmedabad)
• 26-Mar-25 (Wed) 7:30 PM - Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders (Guwahati)
• 27-Mar-25 (Thu) 7:30 PM - Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants (Hyderabad)
• 28-Mar-25 (Fri) 7:30 PM - Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Chennai)
• 29-Mar-25 (Sat) 7:30 PM - Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians (Ahmedabad)
• 30-Mar-25 (Sun) 3:30 PM - Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (Visakhapatnam)
• 30-Mar-25 (Sun) 7:30 PM - Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings (Guwahati)
• 31-Mar-25 (Mon) 7:30 PM - Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders (Mumbai)

APRIL:

• 01-Apr-25 (Tue) 7:30 PM - Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings (Lucknow)
• 02-Apr-25 (Wed) 7:30 PM - Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans (Bengaluru)
• 03-Apr-25 (Thu) 7:30 PM - Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (Kolkata)
• 04-Apr-25 (Fri) 7:30 PM - Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians (Lucknow)
• 05-Apr-25 (Sat) 3:30 PM - Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals (Chennai)
• 05-Apr-25 (Sat) 7:30 PM - Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals (New Chandigarh)
• 06-Apr-25 (Sun) 3:30 PM - Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants (Kolkata)
• 06-Apr-25 (Sun) 7:30 PM - Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Gujarat Titans (Hyderabad)
• 07-Apr-25 (Mon) 7:30 PM - Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Mumbai)
• 08-Apr-25 (Tue) 7:30 PM - Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings (New Chandigarh)
• 09-Apr-25 (Wed) 7:30 PM - Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals (Ahmedabad)
• 10-Apr-25 (Thu) 7:30 PM - Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals (Bengaluru)
• 11-Apr-25 (Fri) 7:30 PM - Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders (Chennai)
• 12-Apr-25 (Sat) 3:30 PM - Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans (Lucknow)
• 12-Apr-25 (Sat) 7:30 PM - Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings (Hyderabad)
• 13-Apr-25 (Sun) 3:30 PM - Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Jaipur)
• 13-Apr-25 (Sun) 7:30 PM - Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians (Delhi)
• 15-Apr-25 (Tue) 7:30 PM - Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals (Lucknow)
• 16-Apr-25 (Wed) 7:30 PM - Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders (New Chandigarh)
• 17-Apr-25 (Thu) 7:30 PM - Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans (Delhi)
• 18-Apr-25 (Fri) 7:30 PM - Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (Mumbai)
• 19-Apr-25 (Sat) 3:30 PM - Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings (Bengaluru)
• 19-Apr-25 (Sat) 7:30 PM - Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals (Ahmedabad)
• 20-Apr-25 (Sun) 3:30 PM - Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants (Jaipur)
• 20-Apr-25 (Sun) 7:30 PM - Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (New Chandigarh)
• April 20, 2025 (Sunday, 7:30 PM) – Mumbai Indians vs. Chennai Super Kings (Mumbai)
• April 21, 2025 (Monday, 7:30 PM) – Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Gujarat Titans (Kolkata)
• April 22, 2025 (Tuesday, 7:30 PM) – Lucknow Super Giants vs. Delhi Capitals (Lucknow)
• April 23, 2025 (Wednesday, 7:30 PM) – Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Mumbai Indians (Hyderabad)
• April 24, 2025 (Thursday, 7:30 PM) – Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. Rajasthan Royals (Bengaluru)
• April 25, 2025 (Friday, 7:30 PM) – Chennai Super Kings vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad (Chennai)
• April 26, 2025 (Saturday, 7:30 PM) – Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Punjab Kings (Kolkata)
• April 27, 2025 (Sunday, 7:30 PM) – Mumbai Indians vs. Lucknow Super Giants (Mumbai)
• April 28, 2025 (Monday, 7:30 PM) – Delhi Capitals vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Delhi)
• April 29, 2025 (Tuesday, 7:30 PM) – Rajasthan Royals vs. Gujarat Titans (Jaipur)
• April 30, 2025 (Wednesday, 7:30 PM) – Delhi Capitals vs. Kolkata Knight Riders (Delhi)

MAY:

• May 1, 2025 (Thursday, 7:30 PM) – Chennai Super Kings vs. Punjab Kings (Chennai)
• May 2, 2025 (Friday, 7:30 PM) – Rajasthan Royals vs. Mumbai Indians (Jaipur)
• May 3, 2025 (Saturday, 7:30 PM) – Gujarat Titans vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad (Ahmedabad)
• May 4, 2025 (Sunday, 7:30 PM) – Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. Gujarat Titans (Bengaluru)
• May 5, 2025 (Monday, 7:30 PM) – Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Rajasthan Royals (Kolkata)
• May 6, 2025 (Tuesday, 7:30 PM) – Punjab Kings vs. Lucknow Super Giants (Dharamsala)
• May 7, 2025 (Wednesday, 7:30 PM) – Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Delhi Capitals (Hyderabad)
• May 8, 2025 (Thursday, 7:30 PM) – Mumbai Indians vs. Gujarat Titans (Mumbai)
• May 9, 2025 (Friday, 7:30 PM) – Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Chennai Super Kings (Kolkata)
• May 10, 2025 (Saturday, 7:30 PM) – Punjab Kings vs. Delhi Capitals (Dharamsala)
• May 11, 2025 (Sunday, 7:30 PM) – Lucknow Super Giants vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Lucknow)
• May 12, 2025 (Monday, 7:30 PM) – Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Kolkata Knight Riders (Hyderabad)
• May 13, 2025 (Tuesday, 7:30 PM) – Punjab Kings vs. Mumbai Indians (Dharamsala)
• May 14, 2025 (Wednesday, 7:30 PM) – Delhi Capitals vs. Gujarat Titans (Delhi)
• May 15, 2025 (Thursday, 7:30 PM) – Chennai Super Kings vs. Rajasthan Royals (Chennai)
• May 16, 2025 (Friday, 7:30 PM) – Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad (Bengaluru)
• May 17, 2025 (Saturday, 7:30 PM) – Gujarat Titans vs. Lucknow Super Giants (Ahmedabad)
• May 18, 2025 (Sunday, 7:30 PM) – Mumbai Indians vs. Delhi Capitals (Mumbai)
• May 19, 2025 (Monday, 7:30 PM) – Rajasthan Royals vs. Punjab Kings (Jaipur)
• May 20, 2025 (Tuesday, 7:30 PM) – Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. Kolkata Knight Riders (Bengaluru)
• May 21, 2025 (Wednesday, 7:30 PM) – Qualifier 1 (Ahmedabad)
• May 22, 2025 (Thursday, 7:30 PM) – Eliminator (Hyderabad)
• May 24, 2025 (Saturday, 7:30 PM) – Qualifier 2 (Kolkata)
• May 25, 2025 (Sunday, 7:30 PM) – Final (Kolkata)

IPL 2025 Highest Auction:

• Rishabh Pant:27 cr
• Shreyas Iyer:26.75
• Venkatesh Iyer:23.75
• Vaibhav Suryavanshi:1.1(Debue)

Major Highlights of 2025:

• Impact Player Rule Refining: The 2023 IPL rule is set to be made more flexible with modifications to include more strategic substitution.
  
• Venue Expansion: New locations can be incorporated into the host venue list to increase IPL's fan base all over India.
  
• DRS Rule Improvements: Enhanced technology and more review choices can be implemented to reduce errors made by umpires.
  
• Focus on Emerging Players: Franchises are acquiring young players with development programs and scouting programs.
  
• Salary Cap Hike: The BCCI is likely to hike the purse limit of franchises so that larger bids are possible in auctions.

ALSO READ:CSK vs MI at Chepauk: The Ultimate IPL Rivalry Set for March 23?

IPL 2025 SQUADS:

RCB: Virat Kohli, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Krunal Pandya, Rajat Patidar, Yash Dayal, Liam Livingstone, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Dar, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Devdutt Padikkal, Swastik Chhikara, Lungi Ngidi, Abhinandan Singh, Mohit Rathee, and Suyash Sharma.

CSK:Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain), Devon Conway, Rahul Tripathi, Shaik Rasheed, Andre Siddarth, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Sam Curran, Deepak Hooda, Rachin Ravindra, Vijay Shankar, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Anshul Kamboj, Jamie Overton, MS Dhoni, Vansh Bedi, Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Gurjapneet Singh, Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Shreyas Gopal.

KKR:Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Nehal Wadhera, Harnoor Pannu, Pyla Avinash, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Harpreet Brar, Azmatullah Omarzai, Aaron Hardie, Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Vishnu Vinod, Josh Inglis, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Lockie Ferguson, Kuldeep Sen, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yash Thakur.

MI:Hardik Pandya (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Bevon-John Jacobs, Will Jacks, Mitchell Santner, Raj Angad Bawa, Naman Dhir, Vignesh Puthur, Robin Minz, Ryan Rickelton, Shrijith Krishnan, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Reece Topley, Lizaad Williams, Arjun Tendulkar, Karn Sharma, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Ashwani Kumar, Satyanarayana Raju.

DC:KL Rahul, Harry Brook, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Karun Nair, Faf du Plessis, Donovan Ferreira, Abishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Ashutosh Sharma, Sameer Rizvi, Vipraj Nigam, Madhav Tiwari, L Manvanth Kumar, Tripurana Vijay, Ajay Mandal, Darshan Nalkande, Mitchell Starc, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar, Mohit Sharma, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav.

RR:Sanju Samson (Captain), Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Wanindu Hasaranga, Nitish Rana, Yudhvir Singh, Dhruv Jurel, Kunal Singh Rathore, Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya, Ashok Sharma, Kwena Maphaka.

PBKS:Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Nehal Wadhera, Harnoor Pannu, Pyla Avinash, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Harpreet Brar, Azmatullah Omarzai, Aaron Hardie, Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Vishnu Vinod, Josh Inglis, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Lockie Ferguson, Kuldeep Sen, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yash Thakur.

SRH:Pat Cummins (Captain), Travis Head, Abhinav Manohar, Atharva Taide, Sachin Baby, Aniket Verma, Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kamindu Mendis, Mohammed Shami, Harshal Patel, Simarjeet Singh, Eshan Malinga, Brydon Carse, Jaydev Unadkat, Rahul Chahar, Adam Zampa, Zeeshan Ansari.

LSG:Rishabh Pant (Captain), David Miller, Aiden Markram, Aryan Juyal, Himmat Singh, Matthew Breetzke, Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, Arshin Kulkarni, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, M Siddharth, Akash Deep.

GT:Shubman Gill (Captain), Jos Buttler, Sherfane Rutherford, Glenn Phillips, B. Sai Sudharsan, M. Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Nishant Sindhu, Mahipal Lomror, Jayant Yadav, Karim Janat, Arshad Khan, Gurnoor Brar, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, M. Prasidh Krishna, Gerald Coetzee, R. Sai Kishore, Ishant Sharma.

IPL 2025 to Begin on March 23: BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla Confirms

The Indian Premier League's 18th season is starting on March 23, 2025, and everyone's very happy about it. Cricket fans all over the world are very happy because of the announcement from BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla. They're preparing for more exciting T20 cricket matches.

Key Dates and Schedule

The IPL 2025 is set for March 23 we're getting 74 matches. They're keeping things the same as before so that players don't become overloaded and fans have a lot of enjoyment. After two full months of cricket fun, everything wraps up with the final game on May 25.

#WATCH | Mumbai: BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla says, "Devajit Saikia elected new BCCI secretary and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia elects as BCCI treasurer...IPL is going to start from 23rd March..." pic.twitter.com/Jd6x7U8Hou

— ANI (@ANI) January 12, 2025

Venue and Broadcasting Updates

The league will keep up with its tradition and hold matches in several different cities. This helps bring the major cricket event closer to fans. They're planning to have the tournament in India, and the matches are going to be in famous stadiums in cities such as Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Delhi, and some others. Unfortunately, they have not informed us the exact match schedule and where each game will be played, though.

This season's broadcasts will not be the same because Viacom18 and Star India merged and now they say their name is Jiostar. Because of the new setup, when people watch the IPL, which is already the top cricket league in the world, it's going to be much nicer. They're bringing in marvelously novel technology and going deeper into the games, so fans should prepare for something unique.

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IPL 2025 Auction: New Look Teams After Mega Auction in Jeddah

The player-auction for the IPL 2025, which took place in November. It happened over two days in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where 182 players found new teams for a hefty total of Rs 639.15 crore. First, the 10 teams made sure to hold onto their important players then, they had the sincere intention to strengthen drastically their lineups by adding a combo of seasoned professionals and fresh, exciting rookies.This event brought significant changes to how the teams look.

Auction Highlights and Key Players

The main key news at the auction was Rishabh Pant setting a new record by being sold for a very high price of Rs 27 crore, making him the priciest player the IPL has ever seen. Right behind him, Shreyas Iyer went for Rs 26.75 crore, and Venkatesh Iyer wasn't far off with a sale at Rs 23.75 crore. Mostly, the bidding war was apparently concentrated on two main groups of players, and a portion of the largest names in the industry ended up getting very large offers.

Teams moved forward fighting for the best cricketers during the auction. Several new players joined the IPL now, making the auction unfathomably intense and memorable. Many teams spent a lot of money, even going above their budget, to acquire major-name players, including some who had a good run with the teams they played for before.

But the auction had some unexpected moments too. Major names such as David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, and Shardul Thakur didn't attract any offers, surprising everyone. This made the auction even more unpredictable and exciting.

While Gujarat Titans (GT) made their IPL debut in the 2022 edition, they won it in the first edition (2022). In the next edition, they ended as the runners-up after losing the final against Chennai Super Kings. In the last edition, GT played under new leadership and finished in eighth place in the points table.

Gujarat Titans spent INR 51 crore to retain five key players and released the remaining players. So, it meant that the IPL 2022 champions started the IPL 2025 mega auction with the purse remaining of INR 69 crore. 

Gujarat Titans: Key additions from the mega auction

Gujarat Titans fought hard to secure English star Jos Buttler for INR 15.75 crore. They also showed their desperation to buy Indian star pacer Mohammed Siraj and South African star fast bowler Kagiso Rabada for INR 12.25 crore and 10.75 crore, respectively. Prasidh Krishna also joined for INR 9.50 crore, while they bought Sherfane Rutherford, Glenn Phillips, and Gerald Coetzee for bargain prices. 

SEE ALSO: IPL 2025: Ranking all ten teams squads post the 2025 IPL Mega Auction

GT Full Squad

Batters: Shubman Gill (retained), Sai Sudharsan (retained)

Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler (English), Anuj Rawat, Kumar Kushagra

All-rounders: Rahul Tewatia (retained), Shahrukh Khan (retained), Rashid Khan (retained/Afghan), Glenn Phillips (New Zealander), Sherfane Rutherford (Guyanese), Karim Janat (Afghan), Arshad Khan, Washington Sundar, Mahipal Lomror, Nishant Sindhu

Spinners: Jayant Yadav, Sai Kishore, Manav Suthar

Pacers: Kagiso Rabada (South African), Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kulwant Khejroliya, Gurnoor Brar  

Brief SWOT analysis

After retaining their consistent performers, the Gujarat Titans have made their batting and pace-bowling line-ups stronger. The franchise has strong all-rounders, both Indians and overseas. Due to the strong all-rounders, GT have strengthened their spin bowling options too. So, we can confidently say that Titans will be an interesting team for the IPL 2025. 

Talking about their rare weakness, it can be seen only if some of their key players fail to perform consistently. In their pace-bowling squad, there are some good names who sometimes struggled to perform consistently in the IPL. 

GT Best possible XI for IPL 2025

Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Glenn Phillips, Rashid Khan, Washington Sundar, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna/Ishant Sharma

Gujarat Titans (GT), the IPL 2022 winners in their debut season and IPL 2023 runners-up, finished in 8th place in IPL 2024 under the new captaincy of Shubman Gill. However, the franchise has a big hope for the present leadership for the upcoming seasons. 

GT started the IPL 2025 mega auctions with a remaining purse value of INR 69 crore after officially spending INR 51 crore to retain five players, including three capped and two uncapped players.  

Gujarat Titans spent INR 15.75 crore to sign English star Jos Buttler. They also spent more than INR 10 crore for Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada. Their other key signing names are Prasidh Krishna, Washington Sundar, Sherfane Rutherford, Gerald Coetzee, Glenn Philips, Karim Janat, Ishant Sharma, etc.

SEE ALSO: IPL 2025 to start on March 14; Dates revealed for next three seasons

Pre Auction Retentions

(Capped)

Rashid Khan (Afghanistan): INR 18 Crore

Shubman Gill (Indian): INR 16.5 Crore

Sai Sudharsan (Indian): INR 8.5 Crore

(Uncapped)

Rahul Tewatia (Indian): INR 4 Crore

Shahrukh Khan (Indian): INR 4 Crore

Right-to-Match (RTM) card availability for the mega auction

1 capped player

Mega Auction Buys

Jos Buttler (English): Base price INR 2 crore – Bid won INR 15.75 crore

Mohammed Siraj (Indian): Base price INR 2 crore – Bid won INR 12.25 crore

Kagiso Rabada (South African): Base price INR 2 crore – Bid won INR 10.75 crore

Prasidh Krishna (Indian): Base price INR 2 crore – Bid won INR 9.50 crore   

Washington Sundar (Indian): Base price INR 2 crore – Bid won INR 3.20 crore

Sherfane Rutherford (Guyanese): Base price INR 1.50 crore – Bid won INR 2.60 crore

Gerald Coetzee (South African): Base price INR 1.25 crore – Bid won INR 2.40 crore

Glenn Phillips (New Zealander): Base price INR 2 crore – Bid won INR 2 crore

Mahipal Lomror (Indian): Base price INR 50 lakh – Bid won INR 1.70 crore

Gurnoor Brar (Indian): Base price INR 30 lakh – Bid won INR 1.30 crore

Arshad Khan (Indian): Base price INR 30 lakh – Bid won INR 1.30 crore

Karim Janat (Afghanistan): Base price INR 75 lakh – Bid won INR 75 lakh

Jayant Yadav (Indian): Base price INR 75 lakh – Bid won INR 75 lakh

Ishant Sharma (Indian): Base price INR 75 lakh – Bid won INR 75 lakh

Kumar Kushagra (Indian): Base price INR 30 lakh – Bid won INR 65 lakh

Nishant Sindhu (Indian): Base price INR 30 lakh – Bid won INR 30 lakh

Manav Suthar (Indian): Base price INR 30 lakh – Bid won INR 30 lakh

Anuj Rawat (Indian): Base price INR 30 lakh – Bid won INR 30 lakh

Kulwant Khejroliya (Indian): Base price INR 30 lakh – Bid won INR 30 lakh

Full Squad

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.

Best Playing XI

Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Glenn Phillips, Rashid Khan, Washington Sundar, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna/Ishant Sharma

Gujarat Titans (GT) shined from their IPL debut in 2022. The one-time IPL champions have revealed their retained players for the IPL 2025. 

Gujarat Titans were the champions in the IPL 2022, as the IPL debutants beat the inaugural IPL champions Rajasthan Royals in the tournament final to lift the trophy. 

Titans also reached the final in the IPL 2023, but Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat them in the final.

As their first two seasons’ successful captain, Hardik Pandya, was traded out to Mumbai Indians, Shubman Gill became the new GT captain for the IPL 2024. However, the last IPL season wasn’t good enough for them as they finished in the eighth position in the points table.  

Gujarat Titans player retention

Gujarat Titans retained five players for INR 51 crore. They retained three capped players and two uncapped players. They have an INR 69 crore purse for the upcoming mega auction. 

(Capped)

Rashid Khan (Afghanistan): INR 18 Crore

Shubman Gill (Indian): INR 16.5 Crore

Sai Sudharsan (Indian): INR 8.5 Crore

(Uncapped)

Rahul Tewatia (Indian): INR 4 Crore

Shahrukh Khan (Indian): INR 4 Crore

Right-to-Match (RTM) card availability for the mega auction

1 capped player

CVC Capital Partners are planning to sell most of their stake in the Gujarat Titans IPL team, valued at around 1-1.5 billion US dollars.

According to The Economic Times, the Luxembourg-based private equity firm is in talks with the Adani Group and Torrent Group about selling a majority of its stake in the Titans.

CVC Capital to Sell Majority Stake in Gujarat Titans

However, CVC Capital Partners will still keep a minority interest after the sale. CVC Capital Partners bought the Gujarat Titans for Rs. 5625 Crores in 2021, a year before the team made its first appearance in the Indian Premier League.There was a four-year lock-in period on the ownership, which is ending soon.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India doesn’t allow franchises to sell their stake before the lock-in period ends.With the lock-in period expiring in February next year, CVC Capital Partners are planning to leave their ownership of the Titans, who won the title in their first attempt.

Both Adani Group and Torrent Group initially showed interest in the franchise, bidding Rs 5,100 crore and 4,653 crore, respectively.

Gujarat Titans: Performance Over the Years

The Gujarat Titans have been very successful in the IPL, reaching the finals twice and winning once in three years.After Hardik Pandya left the franchise for a lucrative 15 Cr deal with Mumbai Indians, GT named young batter Shubman Gill as his successor.However, Shubman Gill had a tough start to his leadership, with the Titans finishing eighth in the ten-team standings.

The all-important match between SunRisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans (SRH vs GT) at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in the ongoing IPL 2024 has been abandoned due to rain (no toss).

SRH qualified for the playoff

With the match being abandoned, SRH qualified for the playoffs, but this washed out their hopes of a top-two finish as well. While they need to beat Punjab on Sunday, Rajasthan also need to lose their final group game as well. For Gujarat Titans, the win won’t change their fate as well as they are already knocked out of the playoff race. Now either Chennai Super Kings or Royal Challengers Bengaluru will qualify for the final 4, depending on the last few league matches as well.

However, GT had a poor show in this season. They have managed five wins and seven losses so far. Ahead of this game, Shubman Gill, the Gujarat Titans captain opened up on the team’s early exit in IPL 2024. The absence of key players, losing close matches and a below-par fielding performance in the season are a few reasons for their poor shows as well.

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Gujarat Titans didn’t have a great season in IPL 2024

While Hardik Pandya moved to Mumbai Indians, Mohammed Shami was forced to miss the tournament due to an injury as well. Moreover, Rashid Khan just returned from an injury and wasn’t at his best of form. David Miller and Wriddhiman Saha also struggled with niggles as well.

“We’ve been a bit up and down this season. It’s important in a big season like this to be balanced as a team and as a performing unit, which we were not able to do this season,” said Gill. “It’s never easy. Some of our key players got injured before the season and in the season as well we have had some injuries. It’s never easy when you have had injuries in between and our team was such we had to completely change our team combination in between, because of some players getting injured. And then it’s not easy for some players coming in to be able to perform straightaway.”

“Apart from that I think it’s just a matter of one match… one match here and there. The match that we lost against Delhi by one run. A match like that could go either way, which I think in the first couple of years a lot of our matches like that went in our favour. At the end of the day, winning and losing, the margin is so close it’s hard to identify or pinpoint a moment or a particular area. But I think collectively as a fielding unit we let ourselves down in some of the key moments,” Shubman Gill concluded.

As we approach the critical phase of the group stage in the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL), the competition for playoff berths intensifies. On May 13 (Monday), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Gujarat Titans (GT) are set to clash in a particularly intriguing encounter. Despite being on the brink of elimination, GT still hold a slim hope, albeit fading, while KKR looks to solidify their position in the top two.

The outcome of this match could potentially accelerate GT’s exit from the tournament while further securing KKR’s playoff berth. For KKR, who are on the verge of securing a top-two spot, a victory over GT could be the final push towards playoff certainty. Conversely, GT’s hopes of staying alive in the competition hinge on a victory, making this encounter a pivotal moment for both teams.

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Will GT make the tough decision to drop Noor Ahmad?

In IPL 2023, Noor Ahmad emerged as a potent force in Gujarat Titans’ bowling arsenal, adding a vital dimension to their attack, especially during the middle overs. However, in the current season, the young spinner seems to be grappling with the challenges of the infamous second-season syndrome. With just eight wickets in 10 matches at an average of 36.25 and an economy rate of 8.33, his impact has noticeably dwindled.

Recent performances reflect a struggle, as he has conceded nearly 10 runs per over across his last four games, with an average of 42.3 during this period. A glaring example was against CSK, where he managed only two overs and was pummeled by Moeen Ali, leaking 25 runs, with 20 coming in a single over.

It comes as little surprise that Moeen capitalized on Noor’s struggles, particularly against left-handed batters, evident from his high economy rate of 13.2 in GT’s recent encounters. Considering KKR’s formidable lineup boasting four potent left-handers in Narine, Venky Iyer, Rana, and Rinku, GT might contemplate dropping Noor. Instead, they could consider bringing in a more effective option like Spencer Johnson or Josh Little, the latter having showcased his prowess with a four-wicket haul in a previous clash against RCB.

While KKR’s batting unit has been performing exceptionally well this season, their skipper, Shreyas Iyer, has struggled to find his rhythm. With an average of 31.89 and a strike rate of 135.4, he has found it challenging to consistently influence matches like some of his teammates. In the recent encounter against MI on May 11 (Saturday), he endured a difficult innings, scoring just 7 runs off 10 balls before being dismissed in a rather amusing manner, bowled behind his legs.

Iyer has indeed displayed glimpses of his potential this season, albeit inconsistently. While his fluctuating form hasn’t significantly impacted the team due to the stellar performances of his teammates, as the playoffs draw closer, KKR will rely on their skipper to step up. With Monday’s crucial clash on the horizon, it remains to be seen if Iyer can rise to the occasion and deliver a performance that could potentially reignite his form and lead KKR to victory.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a cricketing extravaganza and a platform where legendary cricketers showcase their skills. However, as time passes, cricketers inevitably face the prospect of bidding farewell to the field. The ongoing IPL tournament could be the last season of their career. In such a situation, if we talk about those 5 legendary players whose IPL 2024 could be the last IPL season, then their names are as follows-

1. Mahendra Singh Dhoni (CSK)

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, fondly known as ‘Captain Cool,’ has been a stalwart of Indian cricket and the IPL. However, at 42, Dhoni’s physical fitness has become a concern, exacerbated by recurring orthopedic issues. With speculation rife about his retirement, IPL 2024 could be the swansong for the former Chennai Super Kings captain. Under his leadership, CSK achieved enormous success in this league. CSK won the IPL title five times under his leadership. At the start of the season, Dhoni passed the baton of CSK leadership role to young batter Ruturaj Gaikwad.

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MS Dhoni entered the IPL fray in 2008, embarking on a journey that would cement his legacy as one of the greatest players in the tournament’s history. Over the years, Dhoni has graced the IPL stage with his exceptional batting prowess in 262 matches, amassing a staggering total of 5,218 runs.

With a remarkable batting average of 39.23, Dhoni has been a linchpin for his teams, often delivering match-winning performances. Among his many achievements in the IPL, Dhoni has registered an impressive tally of 24 half-centuries, with his highest individual score at an unbeaten 84 runs.

Dhoni’s ability to find the boundaries is evident from his impressive count of 360 fours and 251 sixes throughout his IPL career. His penchant for finishing matches in style has endeared him to cricket fans worldwide, earning him the moniker of ‘Captain Cool.’

2. Amit Mishra (LSG)

Amit Mishra, the seasoned leg-spinner representing Lucknow Super Giants, finds himself in a similar predicament as Dhoni. At 41 years old, Mishra’s playing opportunities and fitness concerns have dwindled. It’s unlikely that Mishra will feature prominently in future IPL seasons, making IPL 2024 a possible curtain call for the leg-spin maestro.

Amit Mishra made his IPL debut in 2008 and has been a prominent figure in the tournament. Throughout his 162-match career, Mishra has showcased his bowling prowess by claiming 174 wickets. With an impressive average of 23.84, Mishra has proven to be a formidable force in the IPL bowling lineup. He has maintained an economy rate of approximately 7.38 runs per over, demonstrating his ability to consistently contain batters while taking wickets.

Mishra’s best individual bowling performance in the IPL came with figures of 5/17, highlighting his match-winning capabilities with the ball. In the IPL Auction 2024, the Lucknow franchise secured Mishra’s services for Rs 50.00 Lac, recognizing his value as a seasoned spinner.

3. Wriddhiman Saha (GT)

Gujarat Titans wicket keeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha has had a distinguished career in Indian cricket. However, at 39 years old and with retirement from international cricket behind him, Saha’s IPL prospects seem bleak. His absence from domestic cricket further diminishes the likelihood of seeing him in the IPL beyond 2024.

Wriddhiman Saha entered the IPL arena in 2008, marking the beginning of a remarkable journey in the tournament. Throughout his IPL career, which spans 170 matches, Saha has consistently performed with the bat, amassing 2,934 runs. His batting average is a respectable 24.25, reflecting his ability to contribute consistently to his team’s success.

Saha’s IPL portfolio boasts one century and 13 half-centuries, with his highest individual score being an unbeaten 115 runs. His knack for scoring boundaries is evident from the impressive tally of 296 fours and 87 sixes that he has accumulated over the years.

In the IPL Auction 2024, the Gujarat franchise secured Saha’s services for Rs 1.90 Cr, recognizing his worth as a reliable wicketkeeper-batsman.

4. Dinesh Karthik (RCB)

Royal Challengers Bangalore’s dependable wicketkeeper-batsman, Dinesh Karthik, may appear fit on the field, but at 38, age catches up with even the most seasoned players. As he approaches 40, Karthik’s future in the IPL remains uncertain, with teams possibly preferring younger talent over experienced campaigners.

Dinesh Karthik stepped into the IPL arena in 2008, marking the beginning of a prolific career in the tournament. Over the years, Karthik has showcased his batting prowess in 254 IPL matches, accumulating 4,817 runs. With an impressive batting average of 26.61, Karthik has established himself as a dependable middle-order batsman in the IPL circuit.

Throughout his IPL journey, Karthik has notched up an impressive tally of 22 half-centuries, with his highest individual score standing at an unbeaten 97 runs. His ability to find boundaries is evident from the 464 fours and 160 sixes he registered in his IPL career.

5. Ishant Sharma (DC)

Delhi Capitals’ experienced fast bowler, Ishant Sharma, faces the dual challenge of age and fitness concerns. At 35, Sharma’s pace bowling prowess may be on the wane, compounded by potential fitness issues. With the demands of T20 cricket and younger talents emerging, IPL 2024 could mark the end of Sharma’s IPL journey.

Ishant Sharma entered the IPL arena in 2008, marking the commencement of his journey in the tournament. Over the years, Sharma has participated in 108 IPL matches, showcasing his bowling prowess on various occasions. With 89 wickets to his name, Sharma has proven to be a valuable asset for his teams in the IPL.

Sharma’s bowling statistics include an average of 34.93, with an economy rate of approximately 8.21 runs per over. His best individual bowling figures stand at an impressive 5/12, reflecting his ability to deliver match-winning performances when called upon.