IPL 2024: Can Gujarat Titans Repeat with Gill, Shami & Newcomers? Squad Analysis & Predicted XI

The Gujarat Titans, the surprise champions of 2022 and runners-up in 2023, are back for another crack at the IPL trophy in 2024. After a successful auction strategy, they’ve bolstered their squad and are poised to be a force to be reckoned with once again.

Read below for GT Team preview, GT Squad 2024, playing 11 and more:

GT SQUAD 2024

David Miller, Shubman Gill (c), Matthew Wade, Wriddhiman Saha, Kane Williamson, Abhinav Manohar, B. Sai Sudharsan, Darshan Nalkande, Vijay Shankar, Jayant Yadav, Rahul Tewatia, Mohammed Shami, Noor Ahmad, Sai Kishore, Rashid Khan, Joshua Little, Mohit Sharma, Azmatullah Omarzai, Umesh Yadav, Shahrukh Khan, Sushant Mishra, Kartik Tyagi, Manav Suthar, Spencer Johnson, Robin Minz

GT INJURED PLAYERS & REPLACEMENT

Fortunately, there is no injury to the team, and all the players are fit and ready to participate in the league stages. GT can benefit from this and do their best playing 11 on the ground.

GT RETAINED PLAYERS

• Shubman Gill (c)
• Wriddhiman Saha (wk)
• Sai Sudharsan
• Vijay Shankar
• David Miller
• Rashid Khan
• Noor Ahmad
• Mohammed Shami

GT NEW COMERS

• Spencer Johnson
• Shahrukh Khan
• Umesh Yadav
• Robin Minz
• Sushant Mishra
• Kartik Tyagi
• Manav Suthar
• Azmatullah Omarzai

 

GT PROBABLE PLAYING XI

1. Shubman Gill (c)
2. Wriddhiman Saha (wk)
3. Sai Sudharsan
4. Vijay Shankar
5. David Miller
6. Shahrukh Khan
7. Azmatullah Omarzai
8. Rashid Khan
9. Noor Ahmad/Spencer Johnson
10. Mohammed Shami
11. Umesh Yadav/Kartik Tyagi

GT TEAM KEY POINTS

• With Hardik Pandya’s departure to Mumbai Indians, Shubman Gill has stepped up as captain. His explosive batting and leadership skills will be crucial.
• The hard-hitting Shahrukh Khan, acquired from Punjab Kings, brings much-needed muscle to the middle order.
• Spencer Johnson and Umesh Yadav bolster the pace attack, while Kartik Tyagi offers a promising young option.
• Rashid Khan remains the world’s premier T20 spinner, and Noor Ahmad provides a capable backup.
• The top order with Gill, Saha, and Sudharsan is strong, and Vijay Shankar and Miller offer valuable experience.

GT TEAM CHALLENGES

• Replacing Hardik Pandya’s all-round prowess will be difficult.
• Integrating new players seamlessly into the team will be key.
• Managing Shami’s workload effectively is crucial.
• Coping with the pressure of defending their 2022 title.