They have reached the playoffs in three out of four seasons.
Gujarat Titans (GT) had an incredible start to their Indian Premier League (IPL) journey with a title in their maiden season in 2022. They reached the playoffs in IPL 2025 for the third time but faltered in the Eliminator against Mumbai Indians. GT will look to plug the holes in their side in the IPL 2026 auction.
The Shubman Gill-led side had a top-heavy template in the previous edition, but the lower middle order was a big issue. The bowling unit also conceded runs at a high rate. As they look to rebuild the side, we take a look at the likely purse amount for Gujarat Titans at IPL 2026 auction.
The Titans had retained Rashid Khan, captain Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, and Shahrukh Khan ahead of the mega auction. They then brought in some big names. Ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, here’s a look at the current Gujarat Titans squad and the players’ yearly salaries.
| Player Name | Selling Price (INR crore) |
| Rashid Khan | 18.00 |
| Shubman Gill | 16.50 |
| Sai Sudharsan | 8.50 |
| Rahul Tewatia | 4.00 |
| Shahrukh Khan | 4.00 |
| Jos Buttler | 15.75 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 12.25 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 10.75 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 9.50 |
| Washington Sundar | 3.20 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | 2.60 |
| Gerald Coetzee | 2.40 |
| Glenn Phillips | 2.00 |
| R. Sai Kishore | 2.00 |
| Mahipal Lomror | 1.70 |
| Arshad Khan | 1.30 |
| Gurnoor Singh Brar | 1.30 |
| Ishant Sharma | 0.75 |
| Jayant Yadav | 0.75 |
| Karim Janat | 0.75 |
| Kumar Kushagra | 0.65 |
| Anuj Rawat | 0.30 |
| Kulwant Khejroliya | 0.30 |
| Manav Suthar | 0.30 |
| Nishant Sindhu | 0.30 |
| Dasun Shanaka | 0.75 |
Apart from this, Gujarat Titans had signed Kusal Mendis as a temporary replacement for Jos Buttler. As per the IPL regulations, they cannot retain Mendis.
Gujarat Titans will try to retain as many players from their current squad as possible. Ahead of the IPL 2026 Auction, here’s a look at the likely GT Retention List:
Gujarat Titans could release a few big names ahead of the IPL 2026 auction.
Rahul Tewatia played all 15 matches in IPL 2025 but batted only 59 balls. That is fewer than four balls per game. He did not bowl a single over in the season. With the bat, he scored 99 runs at an average of 12.37. A team can not spend INR 4 crore for these returns.
Gujarat Titans played with three overseas players at the beginning of the season, but did not give an opportunity to Glenn Phillips. He was later injured while fielding and was ruled out. Given that they had no trust in him, he is likely to be released.
Gerald Coetzee played four games in IPL 2025, managing only two wickets at an economy of 10.91. The South African can be a fiery enforcer in the middle overs, but with Prasidh Krishna there, they don’t quite need him.
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Here’s how the Gujarat Titans squad might look after retentions and releases:
Category: Retained
Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, Sai Sudharsan, Rashid Khan, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, R Sai Kishore, Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Arshad Khan, Anuj Rawat, and Gurnoor Brar.
Category: Released
Rahul Tewatia (INR 4 crore), Glenn Phillips (INR 2 crore), Gerald Coetzee (INR 2.4 crore), Ishant Sharma (INR 0.75 crore), Karim Janat (INR 0.75 crore), Mahipal Lomror (INR 1.7 crore), Jayant Yadav (INR 0.75 crore), Kumar Kushagra (INR 0.65 crore), Kulwant Khejroliya (INR 0.30 crore), Manav Suthar (INR 0.30 crore), Dasun Shanaka (INR 0.75 crore), and Nishant Sindhu (INR 0.30 crore).
Gujarat Titans reached the playoffs in the previous edition with a unique template compared to other teams. They relied heavily on their top three batting long. Part of that could be because they didn’t have much trust in their middle-order options.
Despite his poor returns in the last couple of seasons, GT are not expected to release Rashid. Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada are also highly unlikely to be released. Which means they do not have many options to free up the purse.
After four years of association, they could let go of Rahul Tewatia. Glenn Phillips, Gerald Coetzee, and Mahipal Lomror could also be released.
The total sum of the likely Gujarat Titans retentions could be INR 105.95 crore. Assuming there will be no addition to the purse limit, GT will have a balance of INR 14.05 crore at IPL 2026 auction.
Final Remaining Purse Amount: INR 14.05 crore.
Marcus Stoinis for Glenn Phillips – If Punjab Kings release Marcus Stoinis, he would be a great fit at Gujarat Titans. He can add the lower-order muscle they need and chip in with a few overs.
Matt Henry for Gerald Coetzee – Matt Henry has been magnificent in the shorter format this year and could be in high demand in the auction. He would be a perfect replacement for Coetzee.
Abdul Samad for Rahul Tewatia – Abdul Samad struck at 177 and averaged 20 with the bat in the previous season for Lucknow Super Giants. If they let him go, he could be a solid replacement.
Likely retained names include Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, Sai Sudharsan, Rashid Khan, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, and Washington Sundar.
Possible releases include Rahul Tewatia, Glenn Phillips, Gerald Coetzee, Ishant Sharma, Karim Janat, Mahipal Lomror, and Jayant Yadav.
Gujarat Titans could go into the next auction with a remaining purse of INR 14.05 crore.
