Gujarat Titans head into the IPL 2026 mini-auction with a purse of Rs 12.90 crore, five slots to fill, and four overseas vacancies. With one of the most settled cores in the league, GT’s auction strategy is expected to be measured, role-specific, and largely overseas-focused.
Gujarat Titans squad overview
Probable playing XII:
Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Sai Kishore, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
Other squad members:
Anuj Rawat, Gurnoor Singh Brar, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav, Kumar Kushagra, Manav Suthar, Arshad Khan, Nishant Sindhu
What Gujarat Titans need at the auction
Gujarat Titans arguably have the most settled starting XI among all franchises, which explains why four of their five remaining slots are overseas. The core—built around Shubman Gill, Rashid Khan, Jos Buttler, Kagiso Rabada, and Sai Sudharsan—needs refinement rather than reconstruction.
Even though Kumar Kushagra has emerged as a capable domestic wicketkeeper, GT may still look to add an overseas wicketkeeping option for flexibility and injury cover. Kusal Mendis, who featured previously, remains a logical name to watch.
After releasing Sherfane Rutherford, GT could also target an overseas middle-order batter to complement Glenn Phillips. The franchise has historically preferred players who can absorb pressure in the middle overs, making a reunion with David Miller a realistic possibility given his past success with the Titans.
The bowling unit is strong, but releasing Gerald Coetzee creates the need for a reliable overseas fast-bowling backup to support Kagiso Rabada. With Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna handling Indian pace duties, GT’s focus will be on experience rather than raw speed.
Potential targets for Gujarat Titans
With limited slots and a tight purse, GT are expected to pursue value buys rather than bidding wars:
- David Miller – proven middle-order finisher, former GT mainstay
- Liam Livingstone – power-hitting all-round option
- Kusal Mendis – overseas wicketkeeper-batter
- Jonny Bairstow – aggressive top-order or middle-order cover
- Matt Henry – dependable overseas fast-bowling backup
- Anrich Nortje – express pace option if price allows
- Jacob Duffy – value overseas seamer
- Adam Milne – experienced pace cover
Auction outlook
Gujarat Titans are unlikely to be among the loudest bidders at the IPL 2026 mini-auction. Instead, their focus will be on plug-and-play overseas options who can step in seamlessly if required. If GT manage to secure a middle-order batter and a fast-bowling backup without overspending, they will once again walk away with a squad built for consistency rather than spectacle.
