3 GT players who may not be retained ahead of IPL 2027 Auction

Gujarat Titans endured a difficult IPL 2024 campaign under Shubman Gill’s captaincy, finishing eighth in the standings. However, the Shubman Gill-led side bounced back strongly, reaching the playoffs in both IPL 2025 and IPL 2026.

The Titans went all the way to the IPL 2026 final, only to fall short against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. With the IPL 2027 Auction approaching, GT will be keen to address the gaps that cost them the title.

3. Rahul Tewatia

Rahul Tewatia scored 190 runs across 16 matches in IPL 2026, with a highest score of 68 off 43 balls against RCB in Qualifier 1. His strike rate for the season was 143.94, and he contributed 20 fours and 8 sixes. Despite those numbers, his bowling has become increasingly peripheral, and GT may seek a more versatile Indian finisher at the IPL 2027 Auction. Tewatia was retained ahead of IPL 2025 for ₹4 crore. Across his IPL career, he has accumulated over 1,300 runs at a strike rate above 138, with leg-spin as a secondary option, but that all-round value has diminished in recent seasons.