GT's IPL 2026 auction targets: Which players can take Gill's team a step further? – OneCricket

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GT was knocked out of the Eliminator in 2025. [Source: shortarmjab77/X.com]
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction is upon us, and the full list of players set to go under the hammer on December 16 has been released by the board, where some exciting options will be available in the market, as teams look to fill in the gaps in their respective squads.
The 2022 champions and 2023 runner-ups, Gujarat Titans (GT), looked like a pretty settled unit in the 2025 season under the captaincy of Shubman Gill, where they reached the playoffs, but got knocked out at the hands of the five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Eliminator.
With two seasons left in the cycle before the next mega auction, they have not tinkered a lot with their existing roster; however, the trades and some gaps, which were seen in the previous season, will need some fixing. Here’s a comprehensive look at the GT squad, their requirements and who could be their potential targets.
The 2022 IPL champions have Rs. 12.90 INR to spend in the mini-auction for IPL 2026. After the trade of Sherfane Rutherford and the releases of three other stars, they will have four overseas spots to fill in the event.
Shubman Gill (c)
Sai Sudharsan
Jos Buttler (wk)
Washington Sundar
Glenn Phillips
Shahrukh Khan
Rahul Tewatia
Rashid Khan
Sai Kishore
Arshad Khan
Mohammed Siraj
Prasidh Krishna
GT proved to be a top-heavy side in the IPL 2025 season, where Sai Sudharsan (759 runs) won the orange cap, while captain Shubman Gill was the fourth-highest run-getter in the season. The duo is settled at the top, followed by Jos Buttler, who scored 538 runs in 13 innings, at a strike rate of 163.03, to complete their top-order.
The numbers 4 and 5 are up for grabs, but Washington Sundar was one of the successful experiments that was used at 4 by GT in the back-end of the tournament. They also have an option of Glenn Phillips, who can slot in at 5 and add power to their middle-order.
Their bowling attack will be led by Mohammed Siraj and Rashid Khan, while Prasidh Krishna, Arshad Khan and Sai Kishore will be their support case. Ishant Sharma has also been used as an impact player whenever an opportunity has presented itself.
(GT pacers’ economy rate in over 16-20 in IPL 2025)
Michael Bracewell, Liam Livingstone (can be an alternative to Miller), Suyash Prabhudessai (good SMAT 2025 season), and Mustafizur Rahman (could be an expensive option).

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