Gujarat Titans IPL 2026 Squad

About Gujarat Titans

Captain	Shubman Gill
Coach	Ashish Nehra
Home Ground	Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
IPL Titles	1 (2022)
Founded	2022
Owners	CVC Capital Partners

Gujarat Titans produced arguably the most impressive debut in IPL franchise history — winning the title in their very first season in 2022 under Hardik Pandya’s captaincy.
Owned by CVC Capital Partners and based at the world’s largest cricket stadium – the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad with a capacity of 132,000 – GT immediately set themselves apart through astute coaching by Ashish Nehra and outstanding leadership from Hardik Pandya.

They reached the final again in 2023, losing to CSK in a close finish — a remarkable achievement for a second-year franchise.
The transition to Shubman Gill as captain following Pandya’s departure to MI has been smooth, and their squad-building philosophy of combining young Indian talent with world-class overseas performers continues to make them one of the most consistently competitive teams in the competition.

IPL 2026 Season Preview

Shubman Gill enters 2026 with significant motivation: having been controversially omitted from India’s T20 World Cup squad, IPL 2026 represents his chance to force a recall and prove his T20 credentials at the highest level.
Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has suggested Gill could use the tournament to showcase a strike rate of 150+, which would make a compelling case to selectors ahead of the ICC events.

Jos Buttler’s return as GT’s overseas batting anchor comes with some concern – Aakash Chopra has highlighted GT’s heavy dependence on their top order and Buttler’s recent poor form as a vulnerability.
However, Rashid Khan remains one of the finest T20 players ever to play the game, and his combination of impactful batting and elite leg-spin gives GT a match-winner in every game.
Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada form a formidable new-ball pairing, while Washington Sundar’s improved batting has added another all-round dimension to the XI.

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths: Top-order reliability — the trio of Gill, Sai Sudharsan, and Buttler is one of the most stable top threes in the 2026 circuit, providing a high floor for every innings. Bowling variety: Rashid Khan’s leg-spin, Siraj’s aggressive pace, and Kagiso Rabada’s world-class seam bowling give GT the ability to adapt to any surface and conditions. Tactical continuity under the Nehra–Gill partnership ensures a calm, consistent dressing room with no panic in the planning cycle even after final defeats.

Weaknesses: Middle-order fragility — there is heavy reliance on Washington Sundar and Glenn Phillips to bridge the gap between the strong top order and the finishers. Death bowling has been a concern: Siraj and Prasidh Krishna can be expensive in the final four overs, putting pressure on Rabada to be perfect every game. GT won the title in 2022 and reached the final again in 2023, but failed to progress beyond the group stage next year but they bounced back last season to advance to the play-offs after finishing third in the league stage.

Gujarat Titans History

Gujarat Titans were one of two new franchises (alongside Lucknow Super Giants) that entered the IPL in 2022 following the expansion of the tournament from eight to ten teams.
The franchise was awarded to CVC Capital Partners for Rs 5,625 crore.
Under Hardik Pandya’s captaincy and Ashish Nehra’s coaching, GT had the most successful debut in IPL franchise history – winning the title in their very first season with a squad assembled entirely from scratch via the mega auction.

Their 2022 title campaign featured outstanding team cricket: Mohammad Shami’s pace, Rashid Khan’s match-turning spin, and the batting contributions of Wriddhiman Saha, Hardik Pandya, and David Miller.
They reached the final again in 2023 but fell to CSK in a close finish — still a remarkable achievement for a second-year franchise.
Despite their strong foundations, GT had a disappointing 2024 under Gill’s captaincy, exiting in the group stage — a result that accelerated their squad rebuild heading into 2025 and beyond.

Highs & Lows

Highs: Winning the IPL title in their very first season (2022) — the most impressive debut in franchise history. Reaching the final in both 2022 and 2023. Winning the 2022 title with one of the youngest squads ever assembled.

Lows: Losing the 2023 final to CSK. A poor 2024 campaign that ended in the group stage after two consecutive final appearances. Jos Buttler’s form concerns heading into 2026. Heavy dependence on a top-heavy batting lineup.

Key Players to Watch – IPL 2026

• Shubman Gill – India’s most technically complete young batter. Gill’s combination of orthodox technique and the ability to play destructive T20 innings makes him GT’s most important player. He enters 2026 with a point to prove after India’s T20 World Cup snub and the hunger of a captain desperate for a third franchise title.
• Rashid Khan – One of the greatest T20 cricketers of any generation. Rashid’s wrist-spin – virtually impossible to slog – combined with his ability to score 20–30 crucial runs at the end of an innings makes him a match-winner in his own right. He is the single player who gives GT the most confidence in any situation.
• Mohammed Siraj – India’s most aggressive pace bowler. Siraj’s ability to swing the new ball and generate awkward bounce through the pitch makes him a constant threat. His competitive intensity and improvement in white-ball cricket following India’s World Cup wins make him one of GT’s most important signings.
• Kagiso Rabada – South Africa’s premier fast bowler. Rabada’s pace, consistency, and ability to bowl match-winning spells in the powerplay and at death give GT a world-class overseas pace option. His performances in global T20 cricket confirm he is one of the best in the business.

Season by Season Record

Season	Matches	Wins	Win %	Finish
2022	16	10	62.5	Champions 🏆
2023	16	10	62.5	Runner-up
2024	14	6	42.9	Group Stage
2025	14	7	50.0	Playoffs

Who is the Gujarat Titans captain in IPL 2026?

Shubman Gill is the captain of Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026. Shubman Gill was retained to continue leading after the recent auction. Gujarat Titans won 1 title previously.

What is the Gujarat Titans IPL 2026 squad?

Gujarat Titans IPL 2026 squad: Shubman Gill (captain), Sai Sudharsan, Mohammed Siraj, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Prasidh Krishna. Key overseas players include Jos Buttler, Rashid Khan, and Kagiso Rabada. Gujarat Titans retained 4 players and signed Jason Holder for ₹7.00 crore.

How many titles has Gujarat Titans won in IPL?

Gujarat Titans has won 1 IPL title: 2022. They are one of the most successful new franchises in IPL history.

Which overseas players are in Gujarat Titans’s IPL 2026 squad?

Gujarat Titans overseas players in IPL 2026: Jos Buttler (England, Wicketkeeper), Rashid Khan (Afghanistan, Bowler), Kagiso Rabada (South Africa, Bowler), Jason Holder (West Indies, All-rounder), up to 8 overseas players per squad with max 4 in playing XI.