Top 5 Highest Wicket-Takers For Gujarat Titans In IPL
Mohammed Shami and Rashid Khan with purple caps (X.com)
The Indian Premier League has been a huge source of entertainment and thrill for the fans. Winning an IPL trophy has been really tough considering there are three teams, who could not get their hands on the IPL trophy despite competing in the league for over 16 years now. On the other hand, one of the new franchises, Gujarat Titans were impressive enough to win their maiden IPL title in their maiden IPL season.
What made the Gujarat Titans win their maiden title was their bowlers, who were nothing short of impeccable to dominate each and every opposition, had the best bowlers who did the job for them. Mohammad Shami, Rashid Khan, Alzarri Joseph, R Sai Kishore and Lockie Ferguson were the major game-changers in their run to lift the IPL 2022 trophy.
We at OneCricket have managed to find the top five leading wicket-takers of the Gujarat Titans team.
5. Alzarri Joseph - 14 Wickets
Alzarri Joseph is the fifth-highest wicket-taker of the Gujarat Titans (X.com)
The young and tall Caribbean fast bowler, Alzarri Joseph was a crucial member of the Gujarat Titans team in the IPL 2022 and helped the Titans win their maiden title in their first season. With his pace and extra bounce, Alzarri managed to disturb even the best of batters in the world.
The speedster Joseph was bought by the GT team for 2.4 crore in the mega auctions for the IPL 2022. Playing just 16 games in two seasons for the franchise before being released, Joseph picked 14 wickets, which places him at the fifth position among the leading wicket takers of the Gujarat Titans.
4. Noor Ahmad - 17 Wickets
Noor Ahmad is the fourth highest wicket taker of the Gujarat Titans (X.com)
The left-arm wrist spinner from Afghanistan, Noor Ahmad, who is just 19 years of age, has been fruitful for the Gujarat Titans. Learning from the likes of Rashid Khan, who is considered as the best spinner in the shortest format, Noor has been resilient for the Titans. His skills contributed to Gujarat's success in the IPL 2023 as they went on to reach the finals.
Gujarat Titans were fortunate enough to have picked him for just 30 lakhs, considering his bowling mastery proving to me a lot more than that. Featuring in just 14 games in GT colours so far, Noor Ahamad has already scalped 17 wickets with a healthy economy rate of 7.8. With 17 wickets, he is the fourth highest wicket-taker of Gujarat Titans.
3. Mohit Sharma - 33 Wickets
Mohit Sharma is the third highest wicket taker of the Gujarat Titans (X.com)
The comeback king, Mohit Sharma, who is known for his cheeky slower deliveries, stunned everyone with his comeback in the IPL. He was a net bowler in the IPL 2022 and was later brought into the squad. With his experience and skill set, he helped Gujarat reach the final of the IPL 2023.
The right-arm fast bowler has been an ace of spade for the GT team, who starts his spell almost after 10 overs, where the bowlers are slammed, but Mohit Sharma does not disappoint. Playing just 17 matches for GT so far, Mohit has already picked up 33 wickets, including a five wicket haul, which makes him the third highest wicket taker for the Gujarat team.
2. Mohammed Shami - 48 Wickets
Mohammed Shami is the second highest wicket taker of the Gujarat Titans (X.com)
One of the best seam bowlers, Mohammed Shami is nothing short of a gun for the Gujarat Titans team. Gujarat turned out to be the best team for Shami, as he managed to bring out his best for this particular franchise. With his swing bowling skills in the powerplay, Shami managed to help GT lift their maiden IPL title and took them to the finals of IPL 2023 as well.
The right-arm Indian speedster was bought for the whopping sum of 6.25 crore in the mega auctions and turned out to be an absolute gun. With 48 wickets in just 33 appearances for the Gujarat Titans, Mohammed Shami is the second highest wicket-taker for the Gujarat team and one of the prominent reasons behind their success.
1. Rashid Khan - 49 Wickets
Rashid Khan is the highest wicket taker of the Gujarat Titans (X.com)
The magician from Afghanistan, Rashid Khan was picked up from the drafts before the mega auctions IPL 2022. This turned out to be an amazing pick for the Gujarat Titans, as Rashid not only helped them win their maiden IPL title but also proved his worth with a remarkable hat-trick in the 2023 edition of the IPL.
Rashid with his spin mastery, became a lethal weapon for the Gujarat team, as he is always the captain's choice whenever the team needs a wicket. With an economy of just 7.5, Rashid has the ability to choke the batters at least for the time he has a ball in hand. In 36 appearances for GT so far, Rashid Khan has scalped 49 wickets and leads the chart being the highest wicket-taker for the Gujarat team.
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