3 players Gujarat Titans might trade before IPL 2026 Auction

Published - 29 Oct 2025, 16:10 IST | Updated - 29 Oct 2025, 17:14 IST

The Gujarat Titans (GT) are gearing up for the IPL 2026 auction. After an impressive 2025 campaign, where they finished third in the points table with nine wins and five losses, GT once again showed why they’ve been among the most consistent franchises. Their top order and bowling attack played crucial roles throughout the season, though certain middle-order and bowling performances proved costly during the Eliminator clash against the Mumbai Indians.

With the mini-auction approaching and the deadline to submit the retained players list nearing, GT’s management might be rethinking its strategy. Some underperforming players could be traded or released to make way for fresh talent. The Shubman Gill-led side may now look to fine-tune their line-up to get back to the dominance they enjoyed in their title-winning debut season.

All-rounder Rahul Tewatia could be among the Gujarat Titans’ potential releases ahead of the IPL 2026 season. Despite him being known as a reliable finisher, Tewatia had a quiet IPL 2025, scoring just 99 runs in 12 innings, mostly in the death overs where he rarely had time to settle or make an impact. Retained for INR 4 crore in the 2025 season, his returns didn’t quite match the investment.

GT’s top-order dominance last season led to him getting limited chances, while his bowling wasn’t utilized effectively either. With the franchise looking to strengthen its middle order and add more bowling depth, Tewatia could be traded or released ahead of the 2026 auction.