Gujarat Titans (GT) secured England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler for a massive Rs 15.75 Crore at the IPL 2025 auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Rajasthan Royals (RR) initially entered the bidding, hoping to acquire Buttler at a lower price, but Gujarat Titans stayed in the race to sign the England white-ball captain.
After a final push from Lucknow Super Giants, Gujarat Titans emerged victorious, defeating the competition to land Buttler. He was highly sought after by several franchises due to his leadership skills and explosive batting ability.
Since his debut in 2011, Buttler has been one of the top performers in the short format, amassing 3,389 runs in 129 games. He also has a T20I best score of 101* and has captained England with distinction in white-ball cricket.
Buttler is one of 38 England-qualified players in the auction pool, alongside notable names like Harry Brook, Phil Salt, Jofra Archer, Jacob Bethell, Moeen Ali, Adil Rashid, and Liam Livingstone.
Buttler was considered one of the top targets for several franchises
A seasoned IPL veteran, Buttler played a key role in Rajasthan Royals’ top order during IPL 2024, featuring in 11 matches, averaging 39.89, and scoring two centuries, including a season-best unbeaten 107. However, it came as a surprise when the Royals chose not to retain him ahead of the mega auction.
With 3,582 runs from 107 matches, a strike rate of 147.53, and a top score of 124, Buttler has made a significant impact in the IPL over the years, making him a highly sought-after player for franchises eager to secure his talents.
Jos Buttler is among 38 England-qualified players in the auction pool, alongside names like Harry Brook, Phil Salt, Jofra Archer, Jacob Bethell, Moeen Ali, Adil Rashid, and Liam Livingstone.
In other moves, Arshdeep Singh and Shreyas Iyer were picked up by Punjab Kings, while South African pacer Kagiso Rabada will join Buttler at Gujarat Titans. Mitchell Starc was acquired by Delhi Capitals, and Rishabh Pant will play for Lucknow Super Giants.
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