Shubman Gill to….GT’s 3-most expensive player in each season News24 –
Gujarat Titans IPL 2026: Since joining the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2022, the Gujarat Titans (GT) have quickly become one of the most successful and consistent franchises in the competition. Owned by CVC Capital Partners, who bought the team for a whopping Rs 5625 crore, the Titans have combined smart recruitment with fearless cricket to make an instant mark on the league.
Under Hardik Pandya’s leadership and Ashish Nehra’s coaching, Gujarat Titans had a dream debut season in 2022, winning the IPL title in their very first attempt. In 2023, they reached the final again but fell just short against Chennai Super Kings in a last-ball thriller. Over the years, the team has built a reputation for balancing experienced international stars with promising young Indian talent.
Here’s a season-by-season look at GT’s most expensive players in each IPL auction and how those big investments shaped their campaigns.
Lockie Ferguson – Rs 10 crore (New Zealand)
In their first-ever IPL auction, Gujarat Titans made a bold statement by buying Lockie Ferguson for Rs 10 crore. Known for his express pace and ability to bowl at the death, Ferguson became a key part of GT’s bowling attack during their title-winning debut season. His fiery spells often turned games in their favor, setting the tone for GT’s success story.
Spencer Johnson – Rs 10 crore (Australia)
Ahead of IPL 2024, the Titans invested heavily in Australian left-arm pacer Spencer Johnson, purchasing him for Rs 10 crore. The franchise saw him as a long-term asset to strengthen their pace attack after Hardik Pandya’s trade to Mumbai Indians. However, despite some strong performances from their new recruits, GT missed out on the playoffs that year under new captain Shubman Gill.
Jos Buttler – Rs 15.75 crore (England)
In 2025, Gujarat Titans made their biggest signing yet – England star Jos Buttler for Rs 15.75 crore. Buttler brought world-class experience and explosive batting at the top of the order, forming a dynamic trio with Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan. GT finished fourth that season, with all three top-order batters scoring over 500 runs each. Meanwhile, Prasidh Krishna shone with the ball, winning the Purple Cap with 25 wickets.
GT’s Journey So Far
From a championship-winning debut to consistent top-four finishes, Gujarat Titans have proved to be one of the most stable and competitive teams in the IPL. Their strategy of mixing marquee players like Buttler and Ferguson with rising Indian stars has paid off handsomely.
As the franchise continues to grow under strong leadership and smart management, the Titans have not just earned respect – they’ve become a model for how to build a winning IPL team.