Anuj Rawat continues his IPL journey with Gujarat Titans (GT) for the 2026 season after being picked for ₹30 lakh at the IPL 2025 auction and retained for 2026. A left-handed wicketkeeper-batter, Rawat adds flexibility to GT’s middle order with his clean hitting, especially on the leg side.
Having started his IPL career in 2021, Rawat has grown through stints with Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and now Gujarat Titans. His ability to open as well as play the finisher’s role makes him a valuable squad player.
Anuj Rawat IPL 2026 Price & Team
| IPL Season | Team | Price |
|---|---|---|
| IPL 2026 | Gujarat Titans | ₹30 Lakh |
| IPL 2025 | Gujarat Titans | ₹30 Lakh |
| IPL 2024 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | ₹3.40 Cr |
| IPL 2023 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | ₹3.40 Cr |
| IPL 2022 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | ₹3.40 Cr |
| IPL 2021 | Rajasthan Royals | ₹80 Lakh |
| IPL 2020 | Rajasthan Royals | ₹80 Lakh |
GT views Rawat as a low-cost, high-utility wicketkeeper option and a flexible middle-order batter.
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Anuj Rawat – Player Profile
- Full Name: Anuj Rawat
- Born: 17 October 1999
- Age (2026): 26 years
- Role: Wicketkeeper-Batter
- Batting Style: Left-Handed
- Teams Played: RR, RCB, GT
- IPL Debut: 2021
- Specialization: Aggressive top and middle-order batting, wicketkeeping
Anuj Rawat IPL Career Stats
Overall Batting Stats (All Seasons)
| Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 50s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 318 | 66 | 19.88 | 119.10 | 1 | 26 | 14 |
Overall Fielding Stats
| Matches | Catches | Stumpings |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | 17 | 0 |
Rawat has shown steady growth as a wicketkeeper, with sharp reflexes and safe hands behind the stumps.
Season-Wise Batting Breakdown
IPL 2024
- Matches: 5
- Runs: 98
- Highest: 48
- Average: 24.50
- Strike Rate: 127.27
- Catches: 5
IPL 2023
- Matches: 9
- Runs: 91
- Highest: 29*
- Average: 30.33
- Strike Rate: 128.17
IPL 2022
- Matches: 8
- Runs: 129
- Highest: 66
- Average: 16.13
- Fifties: 1
- Strike Rate: 109.32
IPL 2021
- Played 2 matches; limited opportunities.
Anuj Rawat’s Playing Style
Left-Handed Aggressive Batter
Rawat is known for:
- Strong on-side power-hitting
- Ability to counterpace bowlers with sweep and pull shots
- Quick running between the wickets
Wicketkeeping Skills
- Sharp glovework
- Safe catching behind the stumps
- Calm under pressure situations
His dual role makes him an asset for GT in team balance.
Anuj Rawat’s Best IPL Performances
Top Innings
| Runs | Balls | Team vs Opponent | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | RR vs — | IPL 2022 | |
| 48 (25) | — | RCB vs CSK | IPL 2024 |
| 29 (11)* | — | RCB vs — | IPL 2023 |
| 25 (14) | GT vs RCB | IPL 2024 |
Rawat has delivered impactful knocks while opening and finishing.
Anuj Rawat’s Last 10 IPL Innings
| Match | Runs (Balls) |
|---|---|
| Match 30 vs RCB | 25 (14) |
| Match 15 vs RCB | 11 (21) |
| Match 10 vs RCB | 3 (3) |
| Match 6 vs RCB | 11 (14) |
| Match 1 vs CSK | 48 (25) |
| Match 70 vs RCB | 23 (15) |
| Match 65 vs SRH | 0 (0) |
| Match 60 vs RR | 29 (11) |
| Match 54 vs MI | 6 (4) |
| Match 50 vs DC | 8 (3) |
This list reflects his ability to score quick runs at a high strike rate.
Why GT Retained Anuj Rawat for IPL 2026
Gujarat Titans decided to retain him because of:
- His strong wicketkeeping skills
- Left-handed batting option
- Ability to accelerate scoring
- Low price with high value
- Flexibility to play anywhere in the top or middle order
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Anuj Rawat IPL Records
- Best Score: 66
- Most Catches in a Season: 6
- Fast Cameo: 29 off 11 balls
- Reliable powerplay hitter and mid-overs accumulator
Conclusion
Anuj Rawat enters IPL 2026 as a growing wicketkeeper-batter with Gujarat Titans showing strong trust in his abilities. With experience gained over multiple seasons and improved consistency, Rawat has the skillset to become an important middle-order contributor for GT in the upcoming season.
His left-handed batting, fearless intent, and safe wicketkeeping make him a valuable long-term investment for the franchise.
