GT IPL 2026 Squad: Retained Players, Auction Buys & Probable XI
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Gujarat Titans enter IPL 2026 as one of the most balanced squads in the tournament. Under captain Shubman Gill, GT boast world-class talent in Jos Buttler, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj — a formidable mix of batting depth and elite bowling.
GT IPL 2026 Key Details
| Captain | Shubman Gill |
| Home Ground | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Titles Won | 2 (2022, 2023) |
| IPL 2026 Group | Group B |
GT IPL 2026 Complete Squad (25 Players)
Retained Players (20)
| Player | Role | Nationality |
|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill (C) | Batter / Opener | India |
| Jos Buttler | Wicketkeeper / Batter | England |
| Rashid Khan | Bowler (Leg spin / All-rounder) | Afghanistan |
| Kagiso Rabada | Bowler (Right-arm fast) | South Africa |
| Mohammed Siraj | Bowler (Right-arm fast) | India |
| B Sai Sudharsan | Batter | India |
| Washington Sundar | All-rounder (Right-arm off-spin) | India |
| Rahul Tewatia | All-rounder / Finisher | India |
| M Shahrukh Khan | Batter / Finisher | India |
| Glenn Phillips | All-rounder / WK | New Zealand |
| Prasidh Krishna | Bowler (Right-arm fast) | India |
| R Sai Kishore | Bowler (Left-arm spin) | India |
| Gurnoor Brar | Bowler (Left-arm fast) | India |
| Kumar Kushagra | Wicketkeeper / Batter | India |
| Nishant Sindhu | All-rounder | India |
| Arshad Khan | Bowler (Right-arm fast) | India |
| Manav Suthar | Bowler (Left-arm spin) | India |
| Ishant Sharma | Bowler (Right-arm fast) | India |
| Jayant Yadav | All-rounder (Right-arm off-spin) | India |
| Anuj Rawat | Wicketkeeper / Batter | India |
Auction Buys (5)
| Player | Role | Price | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Holder | All-rounder (Right-arm fast) | ₹7 crore | West Indies |
| Tom Banton | Wicketkeeper / Batter | ₹2 crore | England |
| Ashok Sharma | All-rounder | ₹90 lakh | India |
| Luke Wood | Bowler (Left-arm fast) | ₹75 lakh | England |
| Prithvi Raj | Batter | ₹30 lakh | India |
Note: Sherfane Rutherford was traded to MI before the auction. GT retained the largest core (20 players) of any team in IPL 2026 and had minimal auction purse left to spend.
GT Probable Playing XI for IPL 2026
| # | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shubman Gill (C) | Opener / Batter |
| 2 | Jos Buttler (WK) | Wicketkeeper / Batter |
| 3 | B Sai Sudharsan | Batter |
| 4 | Glenn Phillips | All-rounder / WK |
| 5 | M Shahrukh Khan | Finisher / Batter |
| 6 | Rahul Tewatia | All-rounder / Finisher |
| 7 | Washington Sundar | All-rounder |
| 8 | Rashid Khan | Leg-spinner / All-rounder |
| 9 | Kagiso Rabada | Pacer |
| 10 | Mohammed Siraj | Pacer |
| 11 | Prasidh Krishna | Pacer |
GT IPL 2026 Strengths
- Rashid Khan — World’s best T20 spinner; match-winner with bat and ball in any conditions. An automatic selection in any T20 XI.
- Jos Buttler — Elite T20 opener; the 2022 IPL Orange Cap winner and a proven match-winner at the highest level.
- Kagiso Rabada + Mohammed Siraj — One of the most fearsome pace combinations in IPL history; elite in powerplay and at death.
- Shubman Gill — Elegant captain-batter; one of India’s most consistent performers and a natural leader.
- Squad depth — 20 retained players means extraordinary squad familiarity and cohesion going into IPL 2026.
GT IPL 2026 Concerns
- Lost Sherfane Rutherford (traded to MI) — a specialist finisher gap to fill in the death overs.
- Middle-order balance beyond Tewatia and Shahrukh needs proving, especially if Glenn Phillips underperforms.
- Very little auction spend means limited ability to fix gaps discovered during the tournament.
GT IPL 2026 Verdict
Gujarat Titans arguably have the most balanced squad in IPL 2026. With Rashid, Rabada and Siraj forming an elite bowling attack, and Gill, Buttler and Sudharsan leading the batting, GT are genuine contenders for a third IPL title.
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