Gujarat Titans
Aava De - Champions in Their Debut Season
Aava De - Champions in Their Debut Season
| # | Player | Role | Nationality | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shubman Gill | BAT | India | Captain, Top-order Maestro |
| 2 | Wriddhiman Saha | WK | India | Experienced Keeper |
| 3 | B Sai Sudharsan | BAT | India | Elegant Left-hander |
| 4 | David Miller | BAT | South Africa | Killer Miller, Finisher |
| 5 | Rahul Tewatia | ALL | India | Clutch Finisher |
| 6 | Rashid Khan | BOWL | Afghanistan | World's Best T20 Spinner |
| 7 | Noor Ahmad | BOWL | Afghanistan | Left-arm Wrist Spin |
| 8 | Mohammed Shami | BOWL | India | Seam Bowling Master |
| 9 | Kagiso Rabada | BOWL | South Africa | Premium Pace, Purple Cap Contender |
| 10 | Josh Little | BOWL | Ireland | Left-arm Pace |
Gujarat Titans made IPL history in 2022 by winning the title in their very first season under Hardik Pandya's captaincy. They defeated Rajasthan Royals in the final at their home ground, the Narendra Modi Stadium. The team was built around match-winners like Rashid Khan, David Miller, and Shubman Gill, with the emphasis on never-say-die attitude and clutch performances.
After reaching the final again in 2023 (losing to CSK), GT faced a transition period with Hardik Pandya's departure to MI. Shubman Gill took over as captain, bringing a different but equally effective leadership style. Known for their incredible ability to win close matches, GT have maintained an impressive 57.7% win rate across their short but illustrious history. The 2026 season represents Gill's chance to stamp his authority.
Rashid Khan's googlies against Virat Kohli's precision batting is always a marquee contest. Kohli has struggled historically against Rashid's variations, making this one of the most anticipated individual battles whenever GT face RCB.
Shubman Gill facing Pat Cummins when GT meet SRH will be a battle of Indian elegance vs Australian aggression. Both are leaders of their respective teams and this personal duel could swing the momentum of key matches between these Group B rivals.
David Miller's ability to hit sixes at will in the death overs is legendary. His battles against specialist death bowlers like Arshdeep Singh (PBKS), Jasprit Bumrah (MI), and Matheesha Pathirana (KKR) will be must-watch moments throughout the tournament.
Kagiso Rabada bowling at the Narendra Modi Stadium, where the pitch offers variable bounce, could be devastating. His matchup against opposition top-orders, combined with the massive crowd support at the world's largest stadium, makes GT's home matches an intimidating prospect for visiting teams.