GT Target Players: The Indian Premier League 2022 champions has spent a total of INR 51 Crore having been used for the retention, the Gujarat franchise will be moving into the mega auction with a remaining purse value of INR 69 Crore.

According to the new IPL 2025 retention rules released by BCCI, each team can retain six players from their existing squad via retention or the Right to Match (RTM) option.

Gujarat Titans has secured 5 players ahead of the auction and will be likely to use one RTM during the IPL 2025 Mega Auction.

However, Gujarat Titans will be likely to use RTM cards for the following players.

• David Miller
• Vijay Shankar
• Mohit Sharma

David Miller

The Gujarat Titans retained players list has came as a huge shock for the fans. The South African cricketer has played a vital role in the team’ line up over the years, playing the role of finisher in the league.

Miller’s international experience comes in handy for the Titans in their journey so far. Miller joined the franchise since their debuted in the IPL 2022 and amassed 481, 259 and 210 runs respectively in the three seasons, at a strike rate bordering on 150.

He played 9 games in IPL 2024 and managed to maintain a strike rate of 151 despite not scoring a lot. With Gill being the captain, Miller’s experience should posses forward as the Proteas batter remains one of the best in the world in the finisher’s role.

Vijay Shankar

The Indian cricketer, Vijay Shankar had an impressive season for Gujarat in the IPL 2023 when he scored 301 runs with three fifties and struck at a strike rate of 160. Shankar has made 82 runs in 11 matches across two seasons in 2022 and 2024.

Shankar has suprisingly not bowled in last two seasons as the Gujarat Titans asked him to do so and was mostly used as an Impact Sub last season, who remains a hot prospect owing to his all-round skillset.

Mohit Sharma

Mohit Sharma will be a strong candidate whom the Titans can use their RTM card option. He has been bought by the franchise during IPL 2023 auction for only INR 50 lakhs. Mohit Proved to be a game changer for them, primarily being used as a death bowler, as he picked 27 wickets in 14 games.

During the 2024 season, he picked 13 wickets as his role changer, requiring him to bowl one or two overs in the first 10 overs of the innings due to the absence of Shami.

Aparted from the RTM option, Listed below are some of the likely targets of Gujarat Titans for IPL 2025 Auction.

1. Quinton the chef
2. Ravichandran Ashwin

Quinton de Kock

Being a consistent performer in the IPL, de Kock has been part of the Lucknow Super Giants since 2022. Despite being under performed during the last season, he will be chased by number of teams because of his consistent performance and skill set.

Gujarat Titans might consider de Kock as a overseas wk-keeper for the IPL 2025 season.

Ravichandra Ashwin

One of the most exciting players to enter the Indian Premier League 2025 auction is Ravichandra Ashwin.He was released by the Rajasthan Royals after three seasons with the franchise. Representing RR, Ashwin picked up 35 wickets in 45 games.

Ashwin’s quality as a spinner along with his experience makes him valuable asset. It is to be noted that RR do not have any RTM card to use on the off spinner.

Gujarat Titans has made five retentions ahead of the auction and will be looking for build a strong squad aiming for a stunning comeback during 18th season of the Indian Premier League.

IPL 2025 Retained Indian Players List GT

1. Rashid Khan – INR 18 Cr
2. Shubman Gill – INR 16.50 Cr
3. Sai Sudharsan – INR 8.50 Cr
4. Rahul Tewatia – INR 4 Cr
5. Shahrukh Khan – INR 4 Cr

The IPL governing council has confirmed that the mega auction will be held in November 24 and 25 at Jeddah. Despite the event being hosted overseas, IPL fans can still enjoy the IPL 2025 auction live streaming from their home.

As a part of the season, BCCI will release the IPL 2025 schedule, IPL 2025 squad, IPL 2025 live streaming, IPL 2025 ticket booking links, and IPL 2025 team jersey details right before the start of the tournament.