IPL 2025: Shubman Gill selected as top performer as Aakash Chopra reveals Gujarat Titans' playing XI

Former India National Cricket Team opener Aakash Chopra has picked the probable playing XI of the Gujarat Titans (GT) ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

Aakash Chopra has also backed the Gujarat Titans (GT) skipper Shubman Gill to finish as the leading run-getter for his team in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

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Jos Buttler with Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan at No. 3 - Aakash Chopra

Speaking on his official YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra picked Jos Buttler to open the innings with Shubman Gill and backed Sai Sudharsan to come in to bat at the No.3 spot.

Chopra picked Mahipal Lomror at No.4 and one among Glenn Phillips and Sherfane Rutherford for the No.5 spot. Then, he picked two among Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, and Shahrukh Khan for No.6 and No.7, followed by Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, and Mohammed Siraj.

"Jos Buttler with Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan at No. 3. That makes it a very good top three. You might see Mahipal Lomror at No. 4 because he is coming after playing well in domestic cricket. Then you can play one of Glenn Phillips and Sherfane Rutherford. After that, Washington Sundar and Rahul Tewatia," he said.

"You can also play Shahrukh Khan in Washington Sundar's place. That option is also available to you. Then Rashid Khan will come, and after him, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, and Mohammed Siraj. Shahrukh Khan could be the Impact sub. You can also use Ishant Sharma. There are many bowling options," Chopra added.

Highest run-scorer this season - you can't look beyond Shubman Gill - Aakash Chopra.

While naming his picks for the top run-getter and wicket-taker for Gujarat Titans (GT), Aakash Chopra picked Shubman Gill and Kagiso Rabada. He elaborated:

"Highest run-scorer this season - you can't look beyond Shubman Gill. It will be one among Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, and Jos Buttler. I am going with Shubman Gill because he would be fired up as his name is not there in India's T20I team.

"Who can be the highest wicket-taker? It could be Rashid Khan, but I think Kagiso Rabada because he remains fit and plays all matches," Aakash Chopra said.

Who are the top performers of Gujarat Titans in IPL?

Since joining the Indian Premier League (IPL), Gujarat Titans (GT) have had a great run and most of the credit for their success goes to star batter Shubman Gill and bowler Rashid Khan.

Gill is the top run-getter for the franchise as he has scored 1799 runs at an average of 44.97 and a strike rate of 147.70, with four hundreds and ten fifties.

Meanwhile, Rashid Khan has been the top wicket-taker for Gujarat Titans as he has bagged 56 wickets at an average of 23.92, an economy of 7.67, and a strike rate of 18.69.

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