New Delhi, November 25 – South African pacer Kagiso Rabada has been signed by Gujarat Titans (GT) for a hefty Rs 10.75 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction. The former IPL champions secured the world-class bowler after a fierce bidding war involving Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI).
Rabada Thrilled to Join GT
Expressing his excitement, Rabada shared a video message on Gujarat Titans’ official social media handle.
“Hey guys, this is KG here. I am so thrilled to be joining the Gujarat Titans family. I can’t wait to get into the camp, make some good memories, do my best and also make some good friends too,” Rabada said.
A Stellar Career So Far
Rabada is one of the most sought-after pacers in world cricket:
- T20I Record: 71 wickets in 65 matches for South Africa.
- T20 World Cup 2024: Key part of South Africa’s squad that reached the finals, claiming 13 wickets in 9 matches.
- T20 Career: 264 wickets in 211 matches across global leagues.
In the IPL, Rabada has previously played for Delhi Capitals (DC) and Punjab Kings (PBKS):
- 117 wickets in 80 matches overall.
- PBKS (2022-2024): 41 wickets in 30 matches.
- DC (2017-2021): 76 wickets in 50 matches.
- Last season with PBKS, Rabada claimed 11 wickets in 11 matches at an average of 33.81.
Gujarat Titans’ Strategy Taking Shape
Speaking about the team’s performance in the auction so far, GT’s director of cricket Vikram Solanki expressed satisfaction with the squad they are building.
“We’re very happy with the team we’ve got. There’s a small number of players in these first two sets and we played our part, according to our plan. The team is starting to take shape, but we still need to fill slots and be smart. Actually, a number of very good players come tomorrow as well,” Solanki told ESPNcricinfo.
Looking Ahead
Rabada’s signing bolsters Gujarat Titans’ pace attack significantly as they gear up for the IPL 2025 season. With Rabada’s experience and skill, GT will look to make a strong push for their second IPL title.