Gujarat Titans’ IPL 2025 Strategy Breakdown
1. PowerPlay Struggles
GT had the slowest PowerPlay run rate (7.72) in IPL 2024, while teams like SRH (11.17) and KKR (11.07) scored much faster. Their openers, Shubman Gill and Wriddhiman Saha, couldn’t provide explosive starts, managing a combined strike rate of just 128.06 in the first six overs.
2. Middle-Order Problems
GT’s middle-order (batters No. 4-7) struggled, averaging just 22.18 runs per wicket – the worst in IPL 2024. Without Hardik Pandya, the team lacked a strong finisher. David Miller and Vijay Shankar didn’t perform well, and GT's middle-order scored at just 8.92 runs per over, showing a clear weakness compared to other teams.
3. Rashid Khan’s Poor Form
Rashid Khan had a tough season, recording his worst-ever IPL economy rate (8.40) and taking just 10 wickets in 12 matches. GT also had one of the worst bowling records in the middle overs, making their campaign even harder.
Predicted Playing XI for IPL 2025
Top Order:
- Jos Buttler(New addition, explosive opener)
- Shubman Gill(Captain, reliable batter)
- B. Sai Sudharsan (Consistent performer)
- Mahipal Lomror (New addition, aggressive middle-order option)
All-Rounders:
- Rashid Khan (Key spinner & lower-order hitter)
- Rahul Tewatia (Finisher & part-time bowler)
- Shahrukh Khan (Big-hitting all-rounder)
Bowlers:
- Gerald Coetzee (Pace bowler)
- Mohammed Siraj (Lead Indian pacer)
- Prasidh Krishna (Tall, fast bowler)
- Kagiso Rabada (Experienced international pacer)
Impact Player: R. Sai Kishore / Anuj Rawat
# Final Thoughts
GT needs to fix their PowerPlay scoring, strengthen their middle order, and hope Rashid Khan regains form. With new signings like Jos Buttler and Mohammed Siraj, they have a solid squad, but improvements are necessary to compete for the title in IPL 2025.
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