IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans secured the services of England white-ball skipper Jos Buttler in the IPL 2025 Player Auction, and with their purchase, the franchise has potentially created a dream opening pair that can be destined for greatness.
Rajasthan Royals indeed, dropped the ball with Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal by letting the former go, but, as it is famously said “someone’s loss is someone’s find”, Gujarat Titans might have found their true match-winner.
Shubman Gill has been named the captain of the franchise for IPL 2025, and with the purchase of Jos Buttler, the most likely opening pair of the side will be Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler.
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Both the batters are well-versed with the Indian conditions, and carry the potential of dealing a huge blow to the opposition side on their day.
History is a living proof of the fact that Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler are world-class match-winners, who have the ability to anchor the innings, before accelerating at will.
Several iconic opening pairs have come and gone, but only few managed to sustain. Many pairs looked extremely promising, but fell way short of their promise with either, their inconsistent performances, or, change of franchises for respective players.
Nothing can be guaranteed about the ‘potential’ opening pair of Gujarat Titans, but solely from the history of the sport, the 2022 IPL champions might have the deadliest and most lethal opening combination ever, at their disposal.
Also, with Gujarat Titans playing at Ahmedabad for their home fixtures, Jos Buttler will have an extremely suitable surface for batting for both, 1st and 2nd innings, as the dew factor will make it hard for the bowlers to grip the ball.
Here’s How Gujarat Titans Can Line-Up In IPL 2025
- Shubman Gill (c)
- Jos Buttler (wk)
- Sai Sudarshan
- Shahrukh Khan
- Mahipal Lomror
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Washington Sundar
- Rashid Khan
- Kagiso Rabada
- Mohammed Siraj
- Prasidh Krishna
Impact Subs: Anuj Rawat, Manav Suthar, Rahul Tewatia, Nishant Sindhu, Gurnoor Brar
