Why is Kagiso Rabada Not in Gujarat Titans Playing XI in IPL 2025?
South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada is missing from the Gujarat Titans (GT) playing XI in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) season. After playing the first two games against Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Mumbai Indians (MI), the Proteas pacer was surprisingly missing from the roster during GT’s match against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on April 2. He also was absent for their previous encounter against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
This is because Kagiso Rabada had to travel back home due to personal matters. There is no official confirmation on his return date yet.
GT had used all-rounder Arshad Khan in the playing XI in place of Kagiso Rabada for the Bengaluru game. Against SRH, Washington Sundar was brought into the team.
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Kagiso Rabada IPL 2025 performance
In the two matches Rabada played for the Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025, he claimed figures of 1/41 in the game against PBKS, and followed it up with figures of 1/42 against Mumbai Indians in the next game. Gujarat Titans had acquired the 29-year-old for INR 10.75 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction in Saudi Arabia last year.
How have Arshad Khan and Washington Sundar delivered?
Arshad Khan have played two matches in IPL 2025. Acquired for INR 1.30 crores, he finished with figures of 0/21 against PBKS and 1/17 against RCB. With the bat, he didn’t get many opportunities. The Bihar-born cricketer has also played for Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians previously.
On the other hand, Washington Sundar was extremely impressive after getting his chance to make GT debut following a long wait of three games. Sundar registered a match-winning knock of 49 (29) against SRH although he wasn’t used for his bowling.
Gujarat Titans are currently placed second in the IPL 2025 points table with three wins from four games.
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