New Delhi, Nov. 11 -- Ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction, former Australian batter Matthew Hayden noted that Gujarat Titans' key concern lies in their fragile middle order and over-dependence on their top-order batters.

Speaking on JioStar, Hayden said the Gujarat Titans' over-reliance on openers Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan was a significant weakness in the Indian Premier League 2025 season. While praising their strong top order, Hayden pointed out that the middle order underperformed, with only Jos Buttler showing consistency. He suggested that GT should release underperforming players in the upcoming mini-auction and rebuild their middle order to balance the team.

"Gujarat Titans have a fantastic top order with captain Shubman Gill...