Gujarat Titans entered the Indian Premier League in 2022 after CVC Capital Partners acquired the franchise for INR 5625 crore. The team retained Hardik Pandya, Rashid Khan, and Shubman Gill before their debut season, appointing Pandya as captain and Ashish Nehra as head coach. The franchise made an immediate impact by winning the title in their first season. They reached the final again in 2023, losing to Chennai Super Kings in a thrilling last-ball finish. After Pandya's trade to Mumbai Indians in 2024, Shubman Gill took over captaincy. The team missed the playoffs that year but bounced back in 2025, finishing fourth with strong batting performances from Gill, Sai Sudharsan, and Jos Buttler. Prasidh Krishna claimed the Purple Cap with 25 wickets. Gujarat Titans have established themselves as a competitive and balanced franchise in the league.
Most Expensive Auction Buys Each Season
Gujarat Titans made significant investments in their auction purchases since entering the league. In 2022, New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson was their costliest buy at INR 10 crore. The following year saw a modest spend with Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan acquired for INR 1.5 crore. Australian fast bowler Spencer Johnson became the top purchase in 2024 at INR 10 crore. The franchise broke their record in 2025 by signing England wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler for INR 15.75 crore, their highest auction expenditure. These figures exclude retained and traded players, reflecting only auction acquisitions. Buttler's performances alongside Gill and Sai Sudharsan helped the top three batsmen each score over 500 runs in the 2025 season.
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