IPL 2026 auction concluded recently with such teams Gujarat Titans (GT) is making calculated moves to strengthen its ranks ahead of the upcoming season. GT entered with a substantial purse of ₹125 crore, spending ₹123.05 crore on a balanced 25-player squad that featured seven overseas talents. This mini-auction round highlighted GT’s focus on retaining proven performers while targeting value acquisitions to address the depth issues of previous campaigns.
Smart key catches by Gujarat Titans
Gujarat Titans have shown their auction savvy, preferring to keep their high-impact fundamentals intact, ensuring that their lead and firepower remain intact. captain Shubman Gill Heads of the Indian contingent maintained at a cost of ₹ 16.50 crore supported by Rashid Khan (₹18.00 crore), an Afghan spinner known for his winning economy rates under pressure. Explosive switch If Buttler Commands ₹15.75 crore, brings white-ball mastery with over 4,000 IPL runs Muhammad Siraj (₹ 12.25 crore) and South African express Kagiso Rabada (₹10.75 crore) form a lethal bowling attack capable of dismantling the top order on any surface.
Sai Sudharsan (₹8.50 crore) GT delivers elegant high-end stability that complements Gill’s aggression as it builds on its winning layout in 2022. They like it thoroughly Rahul Tewatia (₹4.00 crore) and M Shah Rukh Khan Add the feat of finishing with (₹4.00 crore). Washington Sundar (₹3.20 crore) offers spin-batting assistance. such as local uncapped gems Sai Kishore (₹2.00 crore), Gurnoor Brar (₹1.30 crore) and Manav Suthar (₹0.30 crore) was closed for rotational depth and future potential, reflecting GT’s youth investment philosophy. Like storage abroad Glenn Phillips (₹2.00 crore) and Tom Banton (base ₹2.00 crore, sold concurrently) enhances mid-range flexibility, enabling GT to effectively manage overseas slot constraints.
These holdings left GT with ₹12.90 crore for auction day, allowing for targeted spending without overextending. releases of players like Gerald Coetzee and Mahipal Lomror vacancies for fresh blood, a signal of refined strategy after a mediocre previous season in which mediocre fragility cost them the playoffs. The GT management, led by franchise owner CVC Capital, has emphasized balance – favoring express pace, spin variety and power hitting, positioning them as dark horses for IPL 2026.
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GT Players Salaries in IPL 2026
Among the highlights of the auction was the West Indies all-rounder Jason HolderA blockbuster purchase for ₹7.00 crore (from a base of ₹2.00 crore), injecting raw pace, low-end muscle and lethal nous into the GT’s arsenal. Prasidh Krishna strengthened its seam unit at a cost of ₹9.50 crore, its strong bounce matches the pitches. Below, the value options flashed: Ashok Sharma (₹0.90 crore from a base of 0.30 lakh), Luke Wood (₹0.75 crore), Jayant Yadav (₹0.75 crore) and Ishant Sharma (₹0.75 crore) provides experienced backups.
| S.No. | Player | Selling Price (₹) |
| 1 | Rashid Khan | 18 million |
| 2 | Shubman Gill | 16 exceeds 50 lakhs |
| 3 | If Buttler | 15 million 75 lacs |
| 4 | Muhammad Siraj | 12 million 25 million |
| 5 | Kagiso Rabada | 10 75 passes through the lake |
| 6 | Prasidh Krishna | 9 million of 50 lakes |
| 7 | Sai Sudharsan | 8 cries 50 lakes |
| 8 | Jason Holder | 7 million |
| 9 | M Shah Rukh Khan | 4 million |
| 10 | Rahul Tewatia | 4 million |
| 11 | Washington Sundar | 20 lakhs to cry 3 |
| 12 | Tom Banton | 2 crores |
| 13 | Glenn Phillips | 2 crores |
| 14 | Sai Kishore | 2 crores |
| 15 | Gurnoor Brar | 1 cross 30 lakhs |
| 16 | Arshad Khan | 1 cross 30 lakhs |
| 17 | Ashok Sharma | 90 thousand |
| 18 | Luke Wood | 75 thousand |
| 19 | Jayant Yadav | 75 thousand |
| 20 | Ishant Sharma | 75 thousand |
| 21 | Kumar Kushagra | 65 thousand |
| 22 | Nishant Sindhu | 30 thousand |
| 23 | Manav Suthar | 30 thousand |
| 24 | Anuj Rawat | 30 thousand |
| 25 | Prithvi Raj | 30 thousand |
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