In this collection of pictures, we shall know the five players GT can release after losing the IPL 2026 final. Let's dive in.

RCB vs GT, IPL 2026 Final

Both teams that reached the IPL 2026 final were packed with top players. Playing brilliant cricket, Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the final to claim the title for the second consecutive time. On the other hand, Shubman Gill's Gujarat Titans fell short of the trophy once again. Gujarat's performance in the title match was very poor, as the entire team struggled under the pressure of the final. Following such a heavy defeat, fans raised several major questions, claiming the team selection was wrong. With that in mind, Gujarat Titans might consider releasing these five players ahead of the IPL 2027 mega auction.

Glenn Phillips

Many players are all-rounders who excel at both batting and bowling, and New Zealand's aggressive player Glenn Phillips is one of them. However, while he won fans' hearts with his incredible fielding this season, he completely failed with the bat. Phillips scored only 67 runs in 5 innings this season, with a poor average of 16.75. Additionally, Gujarat Titans' captain Shubman Gill did not give Glenn a chance to bowl at all during the entire tournament. Due to this bad form, the team might release him ahead of the next auction.

Sai Kishore

Sai Kishore is known for his left-arm spin and he had a very disappointing journey in IPL 2026. The team management did not give him a chance to show his aggressive batting this season either. He only got the opportunity to play in two matches, taking just one wicket. Similar to Rajasthan Royals, Gujarat Titans focused on giving more opportunities to young players this season, trusting youngsters like Manav Suthar over Kishore. Looking at this move by Gujarat Titans, it is clear that Sai might be released ahead of the next season.

Shahrukh Khan

Shahrukh Khan plays as a finisher in the lower-middle order, had a very poor performance this season. He got the chance to play in 5 innings but could only score 46 runs, with a low average of just 10.75. Since Gujarat already has an experienced option in Jason Holder, the team might release Shahrukh ahead of the next season.

Ishant Sharma

Ishant Sharma is now 37 years old and is considered an experienced fast bowler. However, following GT's defeat this season, his future with the team looks difficult. He did not get a chance to play a single match in IPL 2026. Due to his increasing age and slower bowling speed, GT might release him ahead of the IPL 2027 season to save their fund of 75 lakh rupees.

Rahul Tewatia

The most expensive player on this list is Rahul Tewatia. He was bought for 4 crore rupees in the auction. Now, his name might be on the Titans' release list for next year. Looking at his stats for this season, Tewatia scored only 190 runs in 15 innings, with an average of 27.14. In the previous season as well, he managed to score just 92 runs in 12 innings. Because of this, the franchise will likely want to release him to add 4 crore rupees back into their auction purse.