Gujarat Titans, one of the newest teams in the Indian Premier League made a remarkable debut in the 2022 season. The Gujarat-based franchise went on to clinch the IPL trophy in their first season and followed it by a near-repeat in the 2023 season. The team, though, missed it by a narrow margin against Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings. The team will now aim to repeat their 2022 heroics and get the trophy back home.
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Strongest XI of Gujarat Titans
The team will be without former skipper Hardik Pandya, who led the side to two consecutive finals. However, even with Pandya’s absence, GT have a well-balanced squad. In this article, we will have a look at their strongest playing XI, which might help them clinch their second IPL glory.
Openers: Shubman Gill, Wriddhiman Saha
India’s emerging batting superstar Shubman Gill will be at the team’s helm after Hardik Pandya’s exit from the team. Gill performed exceptionally well in the previous season, with 890 runs in 17 games at a strike rate of 157.80. Gill was the leading run-scorer in the 2023 season and will be expected to do the same.
Wriddhiman Saha is another name in Gujarat’s squad, and he will be expected to give the side a stable start along with Gill. In the previous season of the cash-rich league, Saha smashed 371 runs in 17 matches at a strike rate of 129.26. The veteran is a senior player and he will guide the side with his experience and expertise.