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Gujarat Titans Face Finishing Woes in Pursuit of Title
12 Nov
Summary
- Gujarat Titans reached the 2026 IPL final but lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
- The team struggled with closing out innings, scoring slowest in death overs.
- GT aims to improve finishing with bat and ball for the 2027 season.
The Gujarat Titans, runners-up in the 2026 Indian Premier League, are strategizing to clinch the title in 2027. Last season, the team demonstrated strong cohesion, reaching the final before being defeated by Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Their main challenge was closing out matches, evidenced by the league's lowest death-overs scoring rate and third-worst economy. This signals a clear need to bolster their finishing capabilities with both bat and ball.
GT boasts a consistent top order featuring Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, and Jos Buttler. Washington Sundar also proved valuable with bat and ball. The bowling attack, led by Purple Cap winner Kagiso Rabada, also includes Rashid Khan and Mohammed Siraj, with Jason Holder being a crucial addition.
Potential releases include Shahrukh Khan and Rahul Tewatia due to underperformance. Glenn Phillips and Sai Kishore present retention dilemmas, while Tom Banton remains an unused contract. Addressing these personnel decisions will be key to strengthening their core and fixing weaknesses for a title run.
