Will Jos Buttler's absence affect GT in IPL 2025 playoffs? Vikram Solanki opens up
'He's not available for the playoffs. So, we will approach the game as a team. It's not about one individual or three individuals, as you keep reminding me - they've had good seasons,' Solanki said in the post-match press conference.'I'm glad the top order has been scoring most of the runs. That's a good thing. Yes, it means the middle order has sometimes not had the opportunity to bat. But when they have played, I think they've actually given a good account of themselves.'In Buttler's absence, Gujarat have brought in Sri Lankan batter Kusal Mendis as a replacement.Solanki also heaped praise on Shahrukh Khan and Sherfane Rutherford for chipping in with handy knocks throughout the tournament. Shahrukh scored 57 runs against Lucknow Super Giants on May 22, although GT lost by 33 runs.advertisement'Shahrukh Khan played beautifully in the last game. Sherfane Rutherford has shown glimpses throughout the tournament, where he's been able to accelerate when we've needed him to.'So, it's a bit of a double-edged sword, isn't it? When your top order is scoring runs, the middle order doesn't get much opportunity. But when they do get a chance, you can't suddenly expect them to deliver match-winning innings every time,' Solanki added.Despite the defeat to CSK, the Titans are placed at the top of the table with 18 points and a net run rate of +0.254. But they are in danger of losing their top spot in the table with Mumbai Indians (MI), Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) breathing down their necks.Stay updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!Tune In
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