What a rollercoaster! The Gujarat Titans (GT) burst onto the IPL 2025 scene with a war cry, and, as has happened before, glided through the league stages. They even looked good for a lockup in the top two at one stage. But as cricket can be cruel, so it was here. One minute you are on the brink of the playoffs, and the next you ‘poof’ – are gone! Now every GT fan is left with the question: Was this season an exceptional season, or just an exceptional waste of time? Let’s see if we can answer that and unpack what happened behind the scenes this season.
Dominating the League, Until They Didn’t
GT cruised through the league stage like a finely tuned engine, powered by the elegant pairing of Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan. They weren’t just scoring runs — they were composing them. Gill’s effortless strokeplay and Sudharsan’s Zen-like calm gave their innings a rhythm few bowling attacks could disrupt. Whether chasing or setting a target, they made the pressure of the game feel like a casual morning jog in a park they clearly owned.
But then it came, the inevitable suspension. The all-too-familiar season break. And something about a post-break GT was rusty. They went from having a chance to top the table to fighting for a playoff spot. That drop meant going into the Eliminator rather than the cushion of a Qualifier. One bad day, and that was it. That’s the harsh nature of IPL’s format — you miss a step, you’re out of it.
Middle Order Mayhem and Bowling Blues
You might be wondering what pulled GT down the most. Let’s clarify, it wasn’t their openers. It was the middle order, as well as a bowling unit, that fell apart at the worst moment. Let’s talk middle order – inconsistent, undercooked, and utterly unreliable when the pressure was on. In the Eliminator, Rutherford looked comfortable, but not when it mattered.
Next up are the bowlers. Do you remember when GT had a bowling unit that was scary for the batter? Not this time around at all. Were Rabada’s handles as large as his name? A big signing, but no match-winning spells at the price of 10 crores. His impact averaged out to about a two out of ten. Rasid is GT’s trump card, but he had what was a below-average season by his own incredibly high standards.
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Future Focus: Small Fixes, Big Impact
So, where does GT go from here? Good news – not everything is broken. GT still has its core. Gill, Sudharsan, and a few others are true stars they can build around. But they still need a game-changing pace all-rounder. Someone like Cameron Green, who can bat in the impact areas, operate with tight overs bowling, and introduce the balance GT has lacked since Hardik Pandya has left.
Also, don’t expect a complete squad overhaul. The Titans don’t need a rebuild; they need a refresh. A couple of good additions, some honest discussions (we are looking at you, Rabada), and GT could be back in the final next year. The potential is there — they just need to connect the dots better.
So, a successful campaign or a missed opportunity? Let’s be honest and call it what it is – a golden opportunity lost. GT had the form, the firepower, and the fanbase behind them. They showed moments of inconsistent play, some rusty performances after the break, and they didn’t have the killer instinct at the big moments in matches; they needed to be a step up in the playoffs.
Do you think GT has a chance to win the tournament next year? Or are they locked in as the IPL “almost there” team every season?
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