Bowling has been Gujarat Titans’ backbone since their IPL debut, and it’s been no different in IPL 2025, with the team securing 4 wins in 6 games. But despite the strong start, concerns linger over the form and availability of two key stars — Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada.
🌀 Rashid Khan’s Dip in Form
One of the most consistent match-winners in T20 cricket, Rashid Khan has struggled to find rhythm this season — picking up just 4 wickets in 22 overs at an economy of 9.77 and an average of 53.75.
GT assistant coach Aashish Kapoor shed light on the issue:
“When you’re playing through pain, like Rashid did last year before his back surgery, you unknowingly tweak your action to cope. This season, we’ve worked on minor technical adjustments — especially his front hand positioning. He’s already showing signs of improvement in the last couple of games. Once his confidence is back, we’ll see the Rashid we all know.”
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Rabada’s Return Awaited
Meanwhile, GT are also without speedster Kagiso Rabada, who has flown to South Africa to deal with personal matters. Kapoor remains hopeful about his return:
“We’re just waiting. If things get sorted in time, he’ll be back. But right now, we have no confirmed date.”
Rabada has played 2 matches this season, picking up 1 wicket each but proving expensive in both outings.
GT’s next match is against Delhi Capitals in Ahmedabad on Saturday evening, and the team will be hoping for a full-strength bowling unit soon.
