As IPL 2025 approaches, Gujarat Titans are gearing up for their opening match against Punjab Kings on March 25. The franchise has assembled a strong squad, spending a total of Rs 119.85 crore on 25 players. However, with only 12 players taking the field, the team management will have to bench 13 squad members.

Gujarat Titans' Probable Playing XI

Under the leadership of new captain Shubman Gill, Gujarat Titans are expected to field a formidable lineup. Gill will likely open the innings alongside Jos Buttler, with Sai Sudharsan at No. 3. Glenn Phillips is expected to anchor the middle order at No. 4, followed by all-rounders Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, and Shahrukh Khan at No. 5, 6, and 7.

The spin department will be bolstered by Rashid Khan and Sai Kishore, while the pace attack will be led by Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj. Prasidh Krishna is expected to be utilized as an impact player.

Expected Gujarat Titans XI for IPL 2025

1. Shubman Gill (C)
2. Jos Buttler
3. Sai Sudharsan
4. Glenn Phillips
5. Washington Sundar
6. Rahul Tewatia
7. Shahrukh Khan
8. Rashid Khan
9. Sai Kishore
10. Kagiso Rabada
11. Mohammed Siraj

Impact Player: Prasidh Krishna

Players Likely to Miss Out

If Gujarat Titans finalize this playing XI, 13 players from their squad may not feature in the starting lineup. The players who could be benched include:

• Sarfaraz Rutherford
• Gerald Coetzee
• Mahipal Lomror
• Gurnoor Brar
• Arshad Khan
• Karim Janat
• Jayant Yadav
• Ishant Sharma
• Nishant Sidhu
• Manav Suthar
• Anuj Rawat
• Kulwant Khejroliya
• Kumar Kushagra

With a strong lineup in place, Gujarat Titans will aim to kick off their IPL 2025 campaign with a win. Fans will be eager to see how their new-look squad performs under Shubman Gill’s captaincy.