Gujarat Titans (GT) have been one of the most consistent teams in recent IPL seasons. The franchise, led by Hardik Pandya, made a dream start by winning the IPL 2022 title by defeating Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the final. Since then, the GT has remained a strong unit. GT once again performed commendably under the captaincy of Shubman Gill in IPL 2025 and finished fourth after losing to Mumbai Indians (MI) in the eliminator.
Despite their strong campaign, they missed out on a place in the finals. Their bowling attack, including Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna, was impressive for most of the season. However, the South African pacer Kagiso RabadaThe tremendous form of was revealed as a weak link. With his performance not commensurate with his hefty price tag, GT may consider releasing him ahead of the IPL 2026 auction. They can look towards new and promising foreign fast bowlers to fill their place. Here are three players that GT could target in the next auction.
Here are 3 possible replacements GT must look at for Kagiso Rabada
Will O'Rourke
New Zealand fast bowler Will O'Rourke He made his IPL debut in 2025 as a temporary replacement for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Despite limited opportunities, the right-arm fast bowler has shown good pace and control.
He also enjoyed his first tour of India, where the hosts suffered a 3-0 defeat for the first time in 12 years. O'Rourke will be eager to prove himself in the next season of IPL. He stands over six feet tall, and uses his height effectively to gain bounce and trouble batsmen on any surface. His ability to bowl tough lengths and maintain consistency makes him ideal for GT's bowling unit.
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