In a significant twist to the ongoing IPL 2025 season, Gujarat Titans (GT) Have Been Dealt a Major Setback as Jos buttler, their Marquee England Batter, Has Confirm for the Remaini The tournament. Buttler’s withdrawal, Due to National duty in the T20I and Odie Series Against West Indies, Comes at a Pivotal Moment-JUFUST DAYS BEFORE The IPL Resumes on May 17 Folling The Mid-SEASON break. Buttler has been instrumental in gt’s strong campaign this season, Racking up 500 runs from 11 matches, making Him the third-headst run-scorer for the franchise behind sai Sudharsan and Captaain Shubman Gill. His Absence will undeniably leave a void at the order, essentially with gt needing just one more win to confirm a playoff berti.
Kusal Mendis: a new chapter in ipl begins
Filling the sizeable shoes of buttler is Sri Lanka’s Kusal Mendis, Who is all set to make his long-awaited ipl debut. Mendis, fresh from his stint in psl 10 with quetta gladiators, has been named buttler’s replacement in the gt squad. The wicketkeper-bitter was monong the standout performs in the psl, smashing 143 runs at a strike rate of 168 in five matches before the tournament was paired.
Interestingly, Mendis has long expressed his desire to be part of the ipl but went unsold in multiple auctions. This Unexpected Call-up could prove to be a turning point in his career, especially as gt gears up for high-stakes matches matches aia likes of delhi capitals, delhi capitals, lucxnown supeer giants, and chennai Super kings in the final leg of the League phase.
Strategic Impact: How GT will copyout buttler
Buttler’s absence is more than just a missing name on the team sheet – a tactical headache for the titans’ Think Tank. He brieft balance, experience, and explosiveness at no. 3, and his partnership with gill and sudharsan had been the cornerstone of gt’s batting success. His 500 Runs Weren Bollywood Runs-Thhey Were Match-Winning Contributions in Pressure Situations.
With Qualifier 1 Scheduled for May 29-The Same Day Buttler is Expected to Play for England-Gt Will Now Look To Kusal Mendis Not only as a wicketkeeping option But Aggressor. While Anuj Rawat and Kumar Kushagra are available, Mendis’ Form and International Pedigree May Edge Him Into The Playing XI.
GT Remain Favorites – But Challenges Mount
Despite buttler’s exit, Gujarat Titans Remain Tie Favorites, currently tied on points with Royal Challengers Bengaluru But Ahead on Net Run Rate. Their dominant perforMans earlier in the season means they still control their playoff destiny. However, integrating a new overseas player at such a crucial stage will test their adaptability.
With Fixtures Against Delhi (May 18), Lucknow (May 22), and CSK (May 25), Followed by a Potential Qualifier 1 Clash on May 29, Every Decision – Team Selection, Batting Order, Bowling – Wounder Now be under the microscope.