Gujarat Titans (GT) have faced a massive blow ahead of their game against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Premier pacer Kagiso Rabada has returned home and will be missing some part of the ongoing tournament.
The Gujarat Titans released an official statement on the availability of Kagiso Rabada, saying that the fast bowler has returned home due to personal reasons.
Kagiso Rabada has returned to South Africa to deal with an important personal matter – Gujarat Titans
The statement from the franchise read: “Kagiso Rabada has returned to South Africa to deal with an important personal matter,”
Kagiso Rabada didn’t feature in the game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, which took place at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday (2nd March). At the toss, Shubman Gill revealed he would be missing the game due to personal reasons.
Meanwhile, the franchise didn’t make a confirmation about when the pacer will return, but it is almost certain that he will miss the next game against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Kagiso Rabada not being in the playing XI for Gujarat Titans leaves a massive void for the team. In his absence, the Shubman Gill-led side brought Arshad Khan into the team, and if he doesn’t return after the next few games, it might cost the 2022 IPL winners.
Kagiso Rabada didn’t have a great outing with the ball for Gujarat Titans against Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians
In the two games that he played, Kagiso Rabada didn’t have a great outing. He picked two wickets at an average of 41.50 and a strike rate of 24. The pacer had an economy of 10.38 but considering the kind of impact that he has made over the years, one cannot write him off.
In the game against Punjab Kings, Kagiso Rabada gave away 41 runs for a wicket. And then against Mumbai Indians, he returned figures of 1/42. The South Africa National Cricket Team pacer was notably acquired by the franchise for INR 10.75 crore in the auction.
Gujarat Titans are having a great time in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025
Gujarat Titans are having a great time in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. They started the league on a poor note as they lost to Punjab Kings in their opening encounter. But after that, the Shubman Gill-led side hasn’t looked back.
Gujarat Titans beat Mumbai Indians in their second game of the league at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. And then followed it up with the win against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. They are currently at the top half of the table and would want to maintain that spot.
Gujarat Titans will be next seen in action when they will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in their next game.The match will be played on Suday (6th April) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
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