Last season, Gujarat Titans (GT) made their <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL</a> debut remarkable as they clinched the title in their first season only. Under their skipper Hardik Pandya, the franchise looked calm and composed. The first-time IPL captain Pandya and coach Ashish Nehra received a lot of appreciation for doing their role efficiently. After being amazing in the previous edition, the franchise will look to go ahead with the same confidence in 2023 too.

At the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/tag/ipl-auction/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">mini-auction 2023</a>, they participated with their purse of INR 19.25 crores after releasing some non-performing names in November. In the event, the franchise purchased some players who could do wonders for them in the 2023 edition. With the addition of these names, the franchise will look forward to getting some positive results in the tournament.

Here is the playing XI of Gujarat Titans (GT) after their buys in the mini-auction

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/you-will-not-be-able-to-stop-such-a-player-for-a-long-time-mohammad-kaif-lavishes-praises-on-shubman-gill/" title="Shubman Gill" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shubman Gill</a> became a part of Gujarat Titans (GT) at the mega auction 2022 at INR 8 crore. His numbers with the bat for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) from 2018-2021 made him reliable to become a Titan. Playing for the franchise, he delivered great starts to the team with his fearless batting style. The opening batter racked up 483 runs in 16 games at a strike rate of 132.32, with four half-centuries.

Delivering these figures to the team, the batter played his role very well. In 2023, he will go to the tournament as a match-winner. Going through his batting capability and last edition's numbers, the franchise will expect huge figures from him again in the next edition. This year, whenever he got a chance to appear for India, the 23-year-old showed his best.

The youngster also notched up his first One Day International (ODI) and Test century against Zimbabwe and Bangladesh respectively. Talking about his T20I display, the youngster is yet to make his debut. However, in the domestic tournament Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2022-23, he scored 260 runs in six games, at a strike rate of 156.62.

Witnessing Matthew Wade’s failure as an opener, the franchise gave chances to <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/he-ate-two-bites-of-rice-and-then-ice-cream-virat-kohlis-hilarious-revelation-about-wriddhiman-sahas-food-habits/" title="Wriddhiman Saha" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wriddhiman Saha</a> to deliver fine starts with Shubman Gill. Grabbing the opportunity with both hands, the veteran scored 317 runs in 11 matches, at a strike rate of 122.39. He also smashed three half-centuries, of which two came in winning causes.&nbsp;

His best innings of the season came against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The wicketkeeper-batter notched up 68 runs off 38 balls with 11 fours and a maximum. With the help of his explosive knock, his team also registered a five-wicket victory in the thrilling contest.&nbsp;

Later against defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) too, he showcased his skills to take his team home by seven wickets with his 67-run innings. Noting his last edition's performances, GT retained him the last month and in 2023, they will rely on his experience again to win games.&nbsp;

At the auction, GT’s eye-catching buy was <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/ipl-2023-head-coach-ashish-nehra-provides-clarity-on-kane-williamson-and-hardik-pandyas-batting-role-in-gujarat-titans-squad/" title="Kane Willliamson" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kane Williamson </a>as the franchise got him at his base price of INR 2 crore only. The Kiwi cricketer has a glorifying record in the league as he has played many match-winning knocks for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) from 2015-2022. After delivering below-par displays as a skipper and batter in the last edition, he failed to find a spot in the SRH’s retention list in November.

In 2023, the veteran will look forward to using his experience and skills for Gujarat to help them defend the title. In the last season, the Titans tried Matthew Wade, Vijay Shankar, and Sai Sudharsan at number three, but all of them failed to do big. In the next edition, the franchise might assign Williamson to bat at number three as he serves his national side in the same position, and also has a credible record.

So far, the 32-year-old has played 76 IPL games and scored 2,101 runs, at a strike rate of 126.03, with 18 half-centuries. He will be supported by some experienced names such as Wriddhiman Saha, David Miller, Hardik Pandya, and Matthew Wade to reinforce the GT batting line-up.

Last season, the franchise signed Gujarat Titans signed <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/ipl-2023-head-coach-ashish-nehra-provides-clarity-on-kane-williamson-and-hardik-pandyas-batting-role-in-gujarat-titans-squad/" title="Hardik Pandya" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hardik Pandya </a>as their skipper at a whopping price of INR 15 crore. In return, the dashing cricketer looked exceptional in the season with his captaincy, batting, and bowling. As a batter, he became the leading run-scorer for the team scoring 487 runs in 15 matches, at a strike rate of 131.26, with four half-centuries.

With the ball, he picked up eight wickets at an economy of 7.27. Holding the captaincy mantle responsibly, he led from the front with his all-round performances and made his team champion in its debut season. In the next season, the franchise will expect him to continue his form and win another trophy.

Since the 2022 league season, the level of Pandya’s performance has soared as he looked good for the Men in Blue too. In the marquee tournaments Asia Cup 2022 and ICC T20 World Cup 2022, he won games with his all-round skills.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/he-is-a-natural-leader-allows-the-guys-what-they-want-to-do-david-miller-lauds-hardik-pandyas-leadership-skills/" title="David Miller" target="_blank" rel="noopener">David Miller</a> was acquired by the Titans at INR 3 crore at the 2022 mega auction. In the team, the Protea batter was given the responsibility to vitalize the batting order with his vast experience and skills. Racking up 481 runs in 16 matches, at a stellar strike rate of 142.72, he made a huge contribution to the team’s title triumph.

In the playoff match against Rajasthan Royals (RR), he donned the role of a finisher with his fierce knock of 68 runs off 38 balls. With 16 runs required in the last over of the match, Miller came hard on Prasidh Krishna hitting him for three maximums to finish the game with three balls remaining. The veteran with this knock helped the team to qualify for the final of the competition.&nbsp;

Earlier, in the group stage too, the southpaw looked impressive with the bat. Against defending champions CSK, he supported his team to thrash Yellow Army by three wickets with his solid knock of 94 runs off just 51 balls. In the next edition, the stylish left-hander will be a prime batter for Gujarat again to defend the title.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/rahul-tewatia-shahrukh-khan-have-skills-but-need-to-be-far-more-consistent-saba-karim-on-developing-new-finishers-for-india/" title="Rahul Tewatia" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rahul Tewatia </a>came into the limelight in 2020, when he hammered Punjab Kings with his sensational innings of 53 runs off 31 balls. That knock displayed his potential as a batter and in the 2022 mega auction, Gujarat Titans (GT) invested INR 9 crore in him to get his services. In the majority of games, the franchise used him as a lower-order batter.

Batting down the order, the 29-year-old amassed 217 runs in 16 games, at a swashbuckling strike rate of 147.61. In the match against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), he emerged as a saviour with his 43 runs off 25 balls to help the team cross the line. Against Punjab Kings (PBKS) too, he played a cameo and snatched the victory from the jaws of defeat with his sixes in the last two deliveries of the game.&nbsp;

In November, GT released their retention list and Tewatia featured in it comfortably with his standout batting performances. In the upcoming edition, the franchise will bank on his match-finishing skills to wrap up close games in its favour.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/apologies-faf-matthew-wade-regrets-after-unintentionally-distracting-faf-du-plessis-while-batting/" title="Matthew Wade" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Matthew Wade </a>is known for his ferocious batting style and agility behind wickets. The wicketkeeper- batter was bought by GT at INR 2.40 crore at the 2022 mega auction. Counting on his ability to play rapid knocks, GT assigned him the task to open the innings with Shubman Gill. Appearing in the league after 11 years, the Aussie failed as an opener scoring only 68 runs in five matches.

Noting his disappointing figures as an opener, he was dropped and replaced by Wriddhiman Saha. After missing a few games, the team management believed in the left-handed batter again and included him in the playing XI. But again, he delivered disappointing figures to the team, batting at number three.

Amassing only 157 runs in 10 games of the season, at a horrendous strike rate of 113.76, he disappointed his franchise. However, the franchise decided to go ahead with him in 2023 despite his awful figures in the last season. This year, he toured India again in September to play a T20I series for his country against the Men in Blue. Doing his national duty, the veteran played a couple of rapid knocks against the hosts and showcased his capability to play on Indian pitches too.&nbsp;

After having fantastic five seasons in the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), the Afghanistan spinner <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/hardik-pandya-has-that-quality-in-him-to-lead-indian-team-rashid-khan/" title="Rashid Khan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rashid Khan</a> joined GT in 2022 at a whopping amount of INR 15 crore. Showing faith in his leg-break bowling and batting style in the lower order, the franchise expected him to strengthen the team.

Serving his new franchise, the 24-year-old showcased his power with the ball grabbing 19 scalps in 16 games at a mind-boggling economy of 6.59. Against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), the leggie helped his team to register a comprehensive win by delivering his best spell of the season (4/24 spell in 3.5 overs).

Apart from bowling, the swashbuckling Afghan player looked spunky with the bat too. For his fearless batting against CSK and his former franchise SRH, the youngster received a lot of appreciation. In a thrilling five-wicket victory over the Sunrisers, Khan played the role of a finisher chipping in with 31 runs off 11 balls. In the next edition of the tournament, the franchise will need his all-round skills again to succeed in defending the title.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/jaydev-unadkat-to-replace-injured-mohammed-shami-for-bangladesh-test-series/" title="Mohammed Shami" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mohammed Shami</a> was roped in by Gujarat Titans at INR 6.25 crore. Banking on his huge experience and marvellous bowling skills, the franchise gave him a chance to lead the bowling attack of the team. Enjoying the confidence of the team management, he showed his best and became the best bowler of the GT in the 2022 edition.

Clinching 20 wickets in 16 games at an economy rate of 8.00, he was one of the biggest heroes of the franchise’s phenomenal success. Beginning the season with a 3/25 spell against Lucknow Super Giants, he contributed to GT’s maiden victory and became the Player of the Match. Later, in the game against the Sunrisers too, he showed his brilliance again with his 3/39 spell.

In the next edition of the league, the pacer will look forward to supporting the team with his destructive bowling. This year, he replaced injured Jasprit Bumrah in the T20 World Cup 2022 and claimed six wickets in six games for India, at an outstanding economy of 7.15.&nbsp;

Appearing for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) from 2018-2022 in the cash-rich league, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-cricket/gets-released-and-earns-millions-netizens-congratulate-shivam-mavi-for-inr-6-crore-deal-with-gujarat-titans/" title="Shivam Mavi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shivam Mavi</a> took 30 wickets in 32 matches, at an expensive economy of 8.71. In November, the youngster was left out of the KKR retention list due to his dismal show with the ball in the last season.

Bagging only five wickets in six games, at a terrible economy of 10.31, Mavi looked completely out of form for KKR in 2022. However, at the recently concluded mini-auction, he got a buyer as Gujarat Titans signed him at INR 6 crore. Joining the new franchise in 2023, Mavi will look to give his best with his brutal bowling speed.

The 24-year-old will be supported by veteran Mohammed Shami, Rashid Khan, and his skipper Hardik Pandya to strengthen the bowling unit. Recently, the speedster became the highest wicket-taker for his domestic team Uttar Pradesh in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2022-23. Grabbing 10 wickets in seven contests, at a fabulous economy of 6.64, he looked sensational.

In the 2022 mega auction, GT picked up the first-class cricketer <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/bcci-announces-india-and-india-a-squad-for-bangladesh-tour-yash-dayal-and-ravindra-jadeja-miss-out-due-to-injuries/" title="Yash Dayal" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yash Dayal</a> at INR 3.20 crore. For his team Uttar Pradesh, Dayal has delivered a lot of match-winning performances with his lethal seam bowling. Trusting his credible bowling displays for his domestic team, GT tried him in nine matches to solidify the bowling attack.

Appearing in the league for the first time, the youngster showed courage and notched up 11 scalps in nine games. Although his economy of 9.25 was high, the franchise cut him some slack for his plucky bowling displays. In the crucial final match, Dayal’s economical spell of 1/18 (3) helped the team to restrict Rajasthan Royals on a mere 130/9.

In the forthcoming event, the young gun will be seen in a GT jersey again as he made it to the retention list of the franchise last month. For Dayal, the tournament will be an opportunity for him to become a premier bowler for GT as the franchise might trust him in 2023 to win matches. Last time, with coach Ashish Nehra’s support, Dayal was seen troubling batters with his variations.&nbsp;

Last season, Gujarat Titans (GT) made their <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL</a> debut remarkable as they clinched the title in their first season only. Under their skipper Hardik Pandya, the franchise looked calm and composed. The first-time IPL captain Pandya and coach Ashish Nehra received a lot of appreciation for doing their role efficiently. After being amazing in the previous edition, the franchise will look to go ahead with the same confidence in 2023 too.
At the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/tag/ipl-auction/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">mini-auction 2023</a>, they participated with their purse of INR 19.25 crores after releasing some non-performing names in November. In the event, the franchise purchased some players who could do wonders for them in the 2023 edition. With the addition of these names, the franchise will look forward to getting some positive results in the tournament.
<h3>Here is the playing XI of Gujarat Titans (GT) after their buys in the mini-auction</h3>
<h3>1. Shubman Gill</h3>
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/you-will-not-be-able-to-stop-such-a-player-for-a-long-time-mohammad-kaif-lavishes-praises-on-shubman-gill/" title="Shubman Gill" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shubman Gill</a> became a part of Gujarat Titans (GT) at the mega auction 2022 at INR 8 crore. His numbers with the bat for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) from 2018-2021 made him reliable to become a Titan. Playing for the franchise, he delivered great starts to the team with his fearless batting style. The opening batter racked up 483 runs in 16 games at a strike rate of 132.32, with four half-centuries.
Delivering these figures to the team, the batter played his role very well. In 2023, he will go to the tournament as a match-winner. Going through his batting capability and last edition's numbers, the franchise will expect huge figures from him again in the next edition. This year, whenever he got a chance to appear for India, the 23-year-old showed his best.
The youngster also notched up his first One Day International (ODI) and Test century against Zimbabwe and Bangladesh respectively. Talking about his T20I display, the youngster is yet to make his debut. However, in the domestic tournament Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2022-23, he scored 260 runs in six games, at a strike rate of 156.62.

<h3>2. Wriddhiman Saha</h3>
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Witnessing Matthew Wade’s failure as an opener, the franchise gave chances to <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/he-ate-two-bites-of-rice-and-then-ice-cream-virat-kohlis-hilarious-revelation-about-wriddhiman-sahas-food-habits/" title="Wriddhiman Saha" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wriddhiman Saha</a> to deliver fine starts with Shubman Gill. Grabbing the opportunity with both hands, the veteran scored 317 runs in 11 matches, at a strike rate of 122.39. He also smashed three half-centuries, of which two came in winning causes.&nbsp;
His best innings of the season came against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The wicketkeeper-batter notched up 68 runs off 38 balls with 11 fours and a maximum. With the help of his explosive knock, his team also registered a five-wicket victory in the thrilling contest.&nbsp;
Later against defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) too, he showcased his skills to take his team home by seven wickets with his 67-run innings. Noting his last edition's performances, GT retained him the last month and in 2023, they will rely on his experience again to win games.&nbsp;

<h3>3. Kane Williamson &nbsp;</h3>
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At the auction, GT’s eye-catching buy was <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/ipl-2023-head-coach-ashish-nehra-provides-clarity-on-kane-williamson-and-hardik-pandyas-batting-role-in-gujarat-titans-squad/" title="Kane Willliamson" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kane Williamson </a>as the franchise got him at his base price of INR 2 crore only. The Kiwi cricketer has a glorifying record in the league as he has played many match-winning knocks for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) from 2015-2022. After delivering below-par displays as a skipper and batter in the last edition, he failed to find a spot in the SRH’s retention list in November.
In 2023, the veteran will look forward to using his experience and skills for Gujarat to help them defend the title. In the last season, the Titans tried Matthew Wade, Vijay Shankar, and Sai Sudharsan at number three, but all of them failed to do big. In the next edition, the franchise might assign Williamson to bat at number three as he serves his national side in the same position, and also has a credible record.
So far, the 32-year-old has played 76 IPL games and scored 2,101 runs, at a strike rate of 126.03, with 18 half-centuries. He will be supported by some experienced names such as Wriddhiman Saha, David Miller, Hardik Pandya, and Matthew Wade to reinforce the GT batting line-up.

<h3>4. Hardik Pandya (c)</h3>
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Last season, the franchise signed Gujarat Titans signed <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/ipl-2023-head-coach-ashish-nehra-provides-clarity-on-kane-williamson-and-hardik-pandyas-batting-role-in-gujarat-titans-squad/" title="Hardik Pandya" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hardik Pandya </a>as their skipper at a whopping price of INR 15 crore. In return, the dashing cricketer looked exceptional in the season with his captaincy, batting, and bowling. As a batter, he became the leading run-scorer for the team scoring 487 runs in 15 matches, at a strike rate of 131.26, with four half-centuries.
With the ball, he picked up eight wickets at an economy of 7.27. Holding the captaincy mantle responsibly, he led from the front with his all-round performances and made his team champion in its debut season. In the next season, the franchise will expect him to continue his form and win another trophy.
Since the 2022 league season, the level of Pandya’s performance has soared as he looked good for the Men in Blue too. In the marquee tournaments Asia Cup 2022 and ICC T20 World Cup 2022, he won games with his all-round skills.

<h3>5. David Miller</h3>
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/he-is-a-natural-leader-allows-the-guys-what-they-want-to-do-david-miller-lauds-hardik-pandyas-leadership-skills/" title="David Miller" target="_blank" rel="noopener">David Miller</a> was acquired by the Titans at INR 3 crore at the 2022 mega auction. In the team, the Protea batter was given the responsibility to vitalize the batting order with his vast experience and skills. Racking up 481 runs in 16 matches, at a stellar strike rate of 142.72, he made a huge contribution to the team’s title triumph.
In the playoff match against Rajasthan Royals (RR), he donned the role of a finisher with his fierce knock of 68 runs off 38 balls. With 16 runs required in the last over of the match, Miller came hard on Prasidh Krishna hitting him for three maximums to finish the game with three balls remaining. The veteran with this knock helped the team to qualify for the final of the competition.&nbsp;
Earlier, in the group stage too, the southpaw looked impressive with the bat. Against defending champions CSK, he supported his team to thrash Yellow Army by three wickets with his solid knock of 94 runs off just 51 balls. In the next edition, the stylish left-hander will be a prime batter for Gujarat again to defend the title.

<h3>6. Rahul Tewatia</h3>
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/rahul-tewatia-shahrukh-khan-have-skills-but-need-to-be-far-more-consistent-saba-karim-on-developing-new-finishers-for-india/" title="Rahul Tewatia" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rahul Tewatia </a>came into the limelight in 2020, when he hammered Punjab Kings with his sensational innings of 53 runs off 31 balls. That knock displayed his potential as a batter and in the 2022 mega auction, Gujarat Titans (GT) invested INR 9 crore in him to get his services. In the majority of games, the franchise used him as a lower-order batter.
Batting down the order, the 29-year-old amassed 217 runs in 16 games, at a swashbuckling strike rate of 147.61. In the match against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), he emerged as a saviour with his 43 runs off 25 balls to help the team cross the line. Against Punjab Kings (PBKS) too, he played a cameo and snatched the victory from the jaws of defeat with his sixes in the last two deliveries of the game.&nbsp;
In November, GT released their retention list and Tewatia featured in it comfortably with his standout batting performances. In the upcoming edition, the franchise will bank on his match-finishing skills to wrap up close games in its favour.&nbsp;

<h3>7. Matthew Wade</h3>
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/apologies-faf-matthew-wade-regrets-after-unintentionally-distracting-faf-du-plessis-while-batting/" title="Matthew Wade" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Matthew Wade </a>is known for his ferocious batting style and agility behind wickets. The wicketkeeper- batter was bought by GT at INR 2.40 crore at the 2022 mega auction. Counting on his ability to play rapid knocks, GT assigned him the task to open the innings with Shubman Gill. Appearing in the league after 11 years, the Aussie failed as an opener scoring only 68 runs in five matches.
Noting his disappointing figures as an opener, he was dropped and replaced by Wriddhiman Saha. After missing a few games, the team management believed in the left-handed batter again and included him in the playing XI. But again, he delivered disappointing figures to the team, batting at number three.
Amassing only 157 runs in 10 games of the season, at a horrendous strike rate of 113.76, he disappointed his franchise. However, the franchise decided to go ahead with him in 2023 despite his awful figures in the last season. This year, he toured India again in September to play a T20I series for his country against the Men in Blue. Doing his national duty, the veteran played a couple of rapid knocks against the hosts and showcased his capability to play on Indian pitches too.&nbsp;

<h3>8. Rashid Khan</h3>
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After having fantastic five seasons in the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), the Afghanistan spinner <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/hardik-pandya-has-that-quality-in-him-to-lead-indian-team-rashid-khan/" title="Rashid Khan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rashid Khan</a> joined GT in 2022 at a whopping amount of INR 15 crore. Showing faith in his leg-break bowling and batting style in the lower order, the franchise expected him to strengthen the team.
Serving his new franchise, the 24-year-old showcased his power with the ball grabbing 19 scalps in 16 games at a mind-boggling economy of 6.59. Against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), the leggie helped his team to register a comprehensive win by delivering his best spell of the season (4/24 spell in 3.5 overs).
Apart from bowling, the swashbuckling Afghan player looked spunky with the bat too. For his fearless batting against CSK and his former franchise SRH, the youngster received a lot of appreciation. In a thrilling five-wicket victory over the Sunrisers, Khan played the role of a finisher chipping in with 31 runs off 11 balls. In the next edition of the tournament, the franchise will need his all-round skills again to succeed in defending the title.

<h3>9. Mohammed Shami</h3>
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/jaydev-unadkat-to-replace-injured-mohammed-shami-for-bangladesh-test-series/" title="Mohammed Shami" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mohammed Shami</a> was roped in by Gujarat Titans at INR 6.25 crore. Banking on his huge experience and marvellous bowling skills, the franchise gave him a chance to lead the bowling attack of the team. Enjoying the confidence of the team management, he showed his best and became the best bowler of the GT in the 2022 edition.
Clinching 20 wickets in 16 games at an economy rate of 8.00, he was one of the biggest heroes of the franchise’s phenomenal success. Beginning the season with a 3/25 spell against Lucknow Super Giants, he contributed to GT’s maiden victory and became the Player of the Match. Later, in the game against the Sunrisers too, he showed his brilliance again with his 3/39 spell.
In the next edition of the league, the pacer will look forward to supporting the team with his destructive bowling. This year, he replaced injured Jasprit Bumrah in the T20 World Cup 2022 and claimed six wickets in six games for India, at an outstanding economy of 7.15.&nbsp;

<h3>10. Shivam Mavi</h3>

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Appearing for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) from 2018-2022 in the cash-rich league, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-cricket/gets-released-and-earns-millions-netizens-congratulate-shivam-mavi-for-inr-6-crore-deal-with-gujarat-titans/" title="Shivam Mavi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shivam Mavi</a> took 30 wickets in 32 matches, at an expensive economy of 8.71. In November, the youngster was left out of the KKR retention list due to his dismal show with the ball in the last season.
Bagging only five wickets in six games, at a terrible economy of 10.31, Mavi looked completely out of form for KKR in 2022. However, at the recently concluded mini-auction, he got a buyer as Gujarat Titans signed him at INR 6 crore. Joining the new franchise in 2023, Mavi will look to give his best with his brutal bowling speed.
The 24-year-old will be supported by veteran Mohammed Shami, Rashid Khan, and his skipper Hardik Pandya to strengthen the bowling unit. Recently, the speedster became the highest wicket-taker for his domestic team Uttar Pradesh in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2022-23. Grabbing 10 wickets in seven contests, at a fabulous economy of 6.64, he looked sensational.

<h3>11. Yash Dayal</h3>
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In the 2022 mega auction, GT picked up the first-class cricketer <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/bcci-announces-india-and-india-a-squad-for-bangladesh-tour-yash-dayal-and-ravindra-jadeja-miss-out-due-to-injuries/" title="Yash Dayal" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yash Dayal</a> at INR 3.20 crore. For his team Uttar Pradesh, Dayal has delivered a lot of match-winning performances with his lethal seam bowling. Trusting his credible bowling displays for his domestic team, GT tried him in nine matches to solidify the bowling attack.
Appearing in the league for the first time, the youngster showed courage and notched up 11 scalps in nine games. Although his economy of 9.25 was high, the franchise cut him some slack for his plucky bowling displays. In the crucial final match, Dayal’s economical spell of 1/18 (3) helped the team to restrict Rajasthan Royals on a mere 130/9.
In the forthcoming event, the young gun will be seen in a GT jersey again as he made it to the retention list of the franchise last month. For Dayal, the tournament will be an opportunity for him to become a premier bowler for GT as the franchise might trust him in 2023 to win matches. Last time, with coach Ashish Nehra’s support, Dayal was seen troubling batters with his variations.&nbsp;

Last season, Gujarat Titans (GT) made their <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL</a> debut remarkable as they clinched the title in their first season only. Under their skipper Hardik Pandya, the franchise looked calm and composed. The first-time IPL captain Pandya and coach Ashish Nehra received a lot of appreciation for doing their role efficiently. After being amazing in the previous edition, the franchise will look to go ahead with the same confidence in 2023 too.
At the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/tag/ipl-auction/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">mini-auction 2023</a>, they participated with their purse of INR 19.25 crores after releasing some non-performing names in November. In the event, the franchise purchased some players who could do wonders for them in the 2023 edition. With the addition of these names, the franchise will look forward to getting some positive results in the tournament.
<h3>Here is the playing XI of Gujarat Titans (GT) after their buys in the mini-auction</h3>
<h3>1. Shubman Gill</h3>
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/you-will-not-be-able-to-stop-such-a-player-for-a-long-time-mohammad-kaif-lavishes-praises-on-shubman-gill/" title="Shubman Gill" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shubman Gill</a> became a part of Gujarat Titans (GT) at the mega auction 2022 at INR 8 crore. His numbers with the bat for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) from 2018-2021 made him reliable to become a Titan. Playing for the franchise, he delivered great starts to the team with his fearless batting style. The opening batter racked up 483 runs in 16 games at a strike rate of 132.32, with four half-centuries.
Delivering these figures to the team, the batter played his role very well. In 2023, he will go to the tournament as a match-winner. Going through his batting capability and last edition's numbers, the franchise will expect huge figures from him again in the next edition. This year, whenever he got a chance to appear for India, the 23-year-old showed his best.
The youngster also notched up his first One Day International (ODI) and Test century against Zimbabwe and Bangladesh respectively. Talking about his T20I display, the youngster is yet to make his debut. However, in the domestic tournament Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2022-23, he scored 260 runs in six games, at a strike rate of 156.62.

<h3>2. Wriddhiman Saha</h3>
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Witnessing Matthew Wade’s failure as an opener, the franchise gave chances to <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/he-ate-two-bites-of-rice-and-then-ice-cream-virat-kohlis-hilarious-revelation-about-wriddhiman-sahas-food-habits/" title="Wriddhiman Saha" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wriddhiman Saha</a> to deliver fine starts with Shubman Gill. Grabbing the opportunity with both hands, the veteran scored 317 runs in 11 matches, at a strike rate of 122.39. He also smashed three half-centuries, of which two came in winning causes.&nbsp;
His best innings of the season came against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The wicketkeeper-batter notched up 68 runs off 38 balls with 11 fours and a maximum. With the help of his explosive knock, his team also registered a five-wicket victory in the thrilling contest.&nbsp;
Later against defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) too, he showcased his skills to take his team home by seven wickets with his 67-run innings. Noting his last edition's performances, GT retained him the last month and in 2023, they will rely on his experience again to win games.&nbsp;

<h3>3. Kane Williamson &nbsp;</h3>
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At the auction, GT’s eye-catching buy was <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/ipl-2023-head-coach-ashish-nehra-provides-clarity-on-kane-williamson-and-hardik-pandyas-batting-role-in-gujarat-titans-squad/" title="Kane Willliamson" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kane Williamson </a>as the franchise got him at his base price of INR 2 crore only. The Kiwi cricketer has a glorifying record in the league as he has played many match-winning knocks for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) from 2015-2022. After delivering below-par displays as a skipper and batter in the last edition, he failed to find a spot in the SRH’s retention list in November.
In 2023, the veteran will look forward to using his experience and skills for Gujarat to help them defend the title. In the last season, the Titans tried Matthew Wade, Vijay Shankar, and Sai Sudharsan at number three, but all of them failed to do big. In the next edition, the franchise might assign Williamson to bat at number three as he serves his national side in the same position, and also has a credible record.
So far, the 32-year-old has played 76 IPL games and scored 2,101 runs, at a strike rate of 126.03, with 18 half-centuries. He will be supported by some experienced names such as Wriddhiman Saha, David Miller, Hardik Pandya, and Matthew Wade to reinforce the GT batting line-up.

<h3>4. Hardik Pandya (c)</h3>
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Last season, the franchise signed Gujarat Titans signed <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/ipl-2023-head-coach-ashish-nehra-provides-clarity-on-kane-williamson-and-hardik-pandyas-batting-role-in-gujarat-titans-squad/" title="Hardik Pandya" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hardik Pandya </a>as their skipper at a whopping price of INR 15 crore. In return, the dashing cricketer looked exceptional in the season with his captaincy, batting, and bowling. As a batter, he became the leading run-scorer for the team scoring 487 runs in 15 matches, at a strike rate of 131.26, with four half-centuries.
With the ball, he picked up eight wickets at an economy of 7.27. Holding the captaincy mantle responsibly, he led from the front with his all-round performances and made his team champion in its debut season. In the next season, the franchise will expect him to continue his form and win another trophy.
Since the 2022 league season, the level of Pandya’s performance has soared as he looked good for the Men in Blue too. In the marquee tournaments Asia Cup 2022 and ICC T20 World Cup 2022, he won games with his all-round skills.

<h3>5. David Miller</h3>
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/he-is-a-natural-leader-allows-the-guys-what-they-want-to-do-david-miller-lauds-hardik-pandyas-leadership-skills/" title="David Miller" target="_blank" rel="noopener">David Miller</a> was acquired by the Titans at INR 3 crore at the 2022 mega auction. In the team, the Protea batter was given the responsibility to vitalize the batting order with his vast experience and skills. Racking up 481 runs in 16 matches, at a stellar strike rate of 142.72, he made a huge contribution to the team’s title triumph.
In the playoff match against Rajasthan Royals (RR), he donned the role of a finisher with his fierce knock of 68 runs off 38 balls. With 16 runs required in the last over of the match, Miller came hard on Prasidh Krishna hitting him for three maximums to finish the game with three balls remaining. The veteran with this knock helped the team to qualify for the final of the competition.&nbsp;
Earlier, in the group stage too, the southpaw looked impressive with the bat. Against defending champions CSK, he supported his team to thrash Yellow Army by three wickets with his solid knock of 94 runs off just 51 balls. In the next edition, the stylish left-hander will be a prime batter for Gujarat again to defend the title.

<h3>6. Rahul Tewatia</h3>
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/rahul-tewatia-shahrukh-khan-have-skills-but-need-to-be-far-more-consistent-saba-karim-on-developing-new-finishers-for-india/" title="Rahul Tewatia" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rahul Tewatia </a>came into the limelight in 2020, when he hammered Punjab Kings with his sensational innings of 53 runs off 31 balls. That knock displayed his potential as a batter and in the 2022 mega auction, Gujarat Titans (GT) invested INR 9 crore in him to get his services. In the majority of games, the franchise used him as a lower-order batter.
Batting down the order, the 29-year-old amassed 217 runs in 16 games, at a swashbuckling strike rate of 147.61. In the match against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), he emerged as a saviour with his 43 runs off 25 balls to help the team cross the line. Against Punjab Kings (PBKS) too, he played a cameo and snatched the victory from the jaws of defeat with his sixes in the last two deliveries of the game.&nbsp;
In November, GT released their retention list and Tewatia featured in it comfortably with his standout batting performances. In the upcoming edition, the franchise will bank on his match-finishing skills to wrap up close games in its favour.&nbsp;

<h3>7. Matthew Wade</h3>
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/apologies-faf-matthew-wade-regrets-after-unintentionally-distracting-faf-du-plessis-while-batting/" title="Matthew Wade" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Matthew Wade </a>is known for his ferocious batting style and agility behind wickets. The wicketkeeper- batter was bought by GT at INR 2.40 crore at the 2022 mega auction. Counting on his ability to play rapid knocks, GT assigned him the task to open the innings with Shubman Gill. Appearing in the league after 11 years, the Aussie failed as an opener scoring only 68 runs in five matches.
Noting his disappointing figures as an opener, he was dropped and replaced by Wriddhiman Saha. After missing a few games, the team management believed in the left-handed batter again and included him in the playing XI. But again, he delivered disappointing figures to the team, batting at number three.
Amassing only 157 runs in 10 games of the season, at a horrendous strike rate of 113.76, he disappointed his franchise. However, the franchise decided to go ahead with him in 2023 despite his awful figures in the last season. This year, he toured India again in September to play a T20I series for his country against the Men in Blue. Doing his national duty, the veteran played a couple of rapid knocks against the hosts and showcased his capability to play on Indian pitches too.&nbsp;

<h3>8. Rashid Khan</h3>
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After having fantastic five seasons in the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), the Afghanistan spinner <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/hardik-pandya-has-that-quality-in-him-to-lead-indian-team-rashid-khan/" title="Rashid Khan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rashid Khan</a> joined GT in 2022 at a whopping amount of INR 15 crore. Showing faith in his leg-break bowling and batting style in the lower order, the franchise expected him to strengthen the team.
Serving his new franchise, the 24-year-old showcased his power with the ball grabbing 19 scalps in 16 games at a mind-boggling economy of 6.59. Against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), the leggie helped his team to register a comprehensive win by delivering his best spell of the season (4/24 spell in 3.5 overs).
Apart from bowling, the swashbuckling Afghan player looked spunky with the bat too. For his fearless batting against CSK and his former franchise SRH, the youngster received a lot of appreciation. In a thrilling five-wicket victory over the Sunrisers, Khan played the role of a finisher chipping in with 31 runs off 11 balls. In the next edition of the tournament, the franchise will need his all-round skills again to succeed in defending the title.

<h3>9. Mohammed Shami</h3>
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/jaydev-unadkat-to-replace-injured-mohammed-shami-for-bangladesh-test-series/" title="Mohammed Shami" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mohammed Shami</a> was roped in by Gujarat Titans at INR 6.25 crore. Banking on his huge experience and marvellous bowling skills, the franchise gave him a chance to lead the bowling attack of the team. Enjoying the confidence of the team management, he showed his best and became the best bowler of the GT in the 2022 edition.
Clinching 20 wickets in 16 games at an economy rate of 8.00, he was one of the biggest heroes of the franchise’s phenomenal success. Beginning the season with a 3/25 spell against Lucknow Super Giants, he contributed to GT’s maiden victory and became the Player of the Match. Later, in the game against the Sunrisers too, he showed his brilliance again with his 3/39 spell.
In the next edition of the league, the pacer will look forward to supporting the team with his destructive bowling. This year, he replaced injured Jasprit Bumrah in the T20 World Cup 2022 and claimed six wickets in six games for India, at an outstanding economy of 7.15.&nbsp;

<h3>10. Shivam Mavi</h3>

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Appearing for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) from 2018-2022 in the cash-rich league, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-cricket/gets-released-and-earns-millions-netizens-congratulate-shivam-mavi-for-inr-6-crore-deal-with-gujarat-titans/" title="Shivam Mavi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shivam Mavi</a> took 30 wickets in 32 matches, at an expensive economy of 8.71. In November, the youngster was left out of the KKR retention list due to his dismal show with the ball in the last season.
Bagging only five wickets in six games, at a terrible economy of 10.31, Mavi looked completely out of form for KKR in 2022. However, at the recently concluded mini-auction, he got a buyer as Gujarat Titans signed him at INR 6 crore. Joining the new franchise in 2023, Mavi will look to give his best with his brutal bowling speed.
The 24-year-old will be supported by veteran Mohammed Shami, Rashid Khan, and his skipper Hardik Pandya to strengthen the bowling unit. Recently, the speedster became the highest wicket-taker for his domestic team Uttar Pradesh in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2022-23. Grabbing 10 wickets in seven contests, at a fabulous economy of 6.64, he looked sensational.

<h3>11. Yash Dayal</h3>
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In the 2022 mega auction, GT picked up the first-class cricketer <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/bcci-announces-india-and-india-a-squad-for-bangladesh-tour-yash-dayal-and-ravindra-jadeja-miss-out-due-to-injuries/" title="Yash Dayal" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yash Dayal</a> at INR 3.20 crore. For his team Uttar Pradesh, Dayal has delivered a lot of match-winning performances with his lethal seam bowling. Trusting his credible bowling displays for his domestic team, GT tried him in nine matches to solidify the bowling attack.
Appearing in the league for the first time, the youngster showed courage and notched up 11 scalps in nine games. Although his economy of 9.25 was high, the franchise cut him some slack for his plucky bowling displays. In the crucial final match, Dayal’s economical spell of 1/18 (3) helped the team to restrict Rajasthan Royals on a mere 130/9.
In the forthcoming event, the young gun will be seen in a GT jersey again as he made it to the retention list of the franchise last month. For Dayal, the tournament will be an opportunity for him to become a premier bowler for GT as the franchise might trust him in 2023 to win matches. Last time, with coach Ashish Nehra’s support, Dayal was seen troubling batters with his variations.&nbsp;

Last season, Gujarat Titans (GT) made their IPL debut remarkable as they clinched the title in their first season only. Under their skipper Hardik Pandya, the franchise looked calm and composed. The f

IPL 2023: Best Starting Playing XI of Gujarat Titans after mini-auction

Hardik Pandya-led side added some experienced and in-form players at the mini-auction to defend the title in the next edition.

9. Mohammed Shami