Gujarat Titans are a brand-new team in IPL 2022, and they are gearing up for their first season. During the IPL 2022 auction, the franchise selected 20 players. Lockie Ferguson was the most expensive deal for Gujarat, costing Rs. 10 crores. Mohammed Shami (6.25 crores), Rahul Tewatia (9 crores), David Miller (3 crores), and Matthew Wade are some of the other expensive players acquired by Gujarat Titans during the auction (2.4 crores).
Gujarat Titans selected three draught picks in Hardik Pandya, Rashid Khan, and Shubman Gill ahead of the auction. In IPL 2022, Hardik Pandya will be the franchise’s captain. The Gujarat Titans’ probable starting XI for the first match of the IPL 2022 season is discussed below.
Shubhman Gill
Gill is a formidable first-pitch batter. He hit 478 runs in 17 games for Kolkata Knight Riders last season, finishing as the team’s leading run scorer.
Jason Roy
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Gujarat Titans can also choose Jason Roy as an opener in the first game. During the IPL auction in 2022, the franchise selected him for Rs. 2 crores.
Abhinav Sadarangani
Another batsman in the middle order may be Abhinav Sadarangani. Abhinav is a Karnataka-based domestic player.
Vijay Shankar
Vijay Shankar will be another middle-order batsman for the team. During the IPL auction in 2022, Gujarat selected him for Rs. 1.4 crores.
Hardik Pandya
In the first match of the IPL 2022, Hardik Pandya will lead the squad. Pandya was selected in the draught for a fee of Rs. 15 crores.
Wriddhiman Saha
Wriddhiman Saha might be the team’s wicketkeeper. During the auction, the Gujarat Titans acquired Saha for Rs. 1.9 crores.
Rahul Tewatia
Rahul Tewatia might be the team’s first-choice all-rounder in the IPL 2022 opener. During the auction, the Gujarat Titans paid Rs. 9 crores for the all-rounder in their team.
Rashid Khan
In the opening game of the 2022 season, Rashid Khan will be the spinner selected by the squad. The franchise acquired the Afghan player as a draught pick for Rs. 15 crores.
Mohammad Shami
One of the team’s pacers will be Mohammad Shami. Shami, a frequent member of the Indian national squad and a strong bowler, will be a key player for the side.
Lockie Ferguson
Lockie Ferguson could be another option for the Gujarat Titans in the first game. During the IPL auction in 2022, the team purchased the New Zealand pacer for Rs. 10 crores.
Alzarri Joseph
Alzarri Joseph might be another pacer the franchise selects in the IPL 2022 season opener. The West Indies bowler recently put in a strong effort in an ODI series against India.
