Gujarat Titans (GT) captured an abundance of praise winning their debut IPL edition in 2022. This new franchise won hearts in IPL 2023 as well culminating their second season as runners-up. In both of these seasons, Hardik Pandya was in charge of leadership concluding in flourishing GT as a brand new IPL team. However, amid the twists and turns of dynamic IPL, GT faced obstacles in 2024, ending up securing the 8th spot out of 10 IPL teams.
Once Hardik Pandya was released by GT ahead of IPL 2024, Shubman Gill was handed over the responsibility of captaincy. It is officially confirmed that GT will move on with the same skipper for IPL 2026 as Shubman Gill is an emerging player with proven performance in international cricket. He joined the elite club of players with a century in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Moreover, Gill was a top-ranked player in 2023 with 890 runs, accumulating 3 tons and 4 half-centuries at a strike rate surpassing the level of 150. Considering his notable international experience, enthusiasm, and cricketing skills, GT retained and named him as a skipper for GT in IPL 2026.
GT Captains List From 2022 to 2026
Gujarat Titans have appointed three skippers since their beginning in 2022. Hardik Pandya stayed as the first skipper from 2022 to 2023 when GT witnessed initial success. During his tenure, Rashid Khan was a stand-in captain for just two matches. After Hardik Pandya stepped down as the captain, a new skipper was announced as Shubman Gill who transitioned from Kolkata Knight Riders to Gujarat Titans, showcased immediate impact in 2022 when GT claimed the title. The management of GT is confident in his understanding of the game including on-field decisions and strategic plans executed with maturity. Gill will continue to lead GT in IPL 2026 while staying pivotal to the success of GT this season. Here, you can check the stats for captains leading Gujarat Titans since their inaugural edition in 2022.
| Player | Span | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | Draw | NR | W/L | %W | %L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HH Pandya | 2022-2023 | 30 | 21 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.44 | 71.96 | 28.03 |
| Rashid Khan | 2022-2023 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| Shubman Gill | 2024- 2025 | 28 | 15 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.07 | 55.85 | 45.14 |
Shubman Gill Captaincy Records in IPL
Shubman Gill is going to extend his tenure as a captain for GT in 2026 despite having a stagnant season in IPL 2024. He played 14 games as a skipper, but 2 fixtures were abandoned without a ball being played due to rain. Gill won on five occasions while the team lost the match seven times. In one year, he accumulated a winning percentage of 41.66. Although his best shot has not yet arrived as a captain, his batting performance has been a point of discussion as he earned the Orange Cap in IPL 2023. He will be setting up for leading in high-voltage matches in IPL 2026.
| Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | Draw | NR | %W | %L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 15 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55.00 | 45.00 |
GT IPL 2026 Squad
| No. | Player | Type | Acquisition | Role | Auction Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) | Overseas | Retained | Bowler | INR 18 crore |
| 2 | Shubman Gill | Indian | Retained | Batter | INR 16.50 crore |
| 3 | Sai Sudharsan | Indian | Retained | Batter | INR 8.50 crore |
| 4 | Rahul Tewatia | Indian | Retained | All-rounder | INR 4 crore |
| 5 | Shahrukh Khan | Indian | Retained | Batter | INR 4 crore |
| 6 | Kagiso Rabada (South Africa) | Overseas | Auction | Bowler | INR 10.75 crore |
| 7 | Jos Buttler (England) | Overseas | Auction | Batter | INR 15.75 crore |
| 8 | Mohammad Siraj | Indian | Auction | Batter | INR 12.25 crore |
| 9 | Prasidh Krishna | Indian | Auction | Bowler | INR 9.50 crore |
| 10 | Nishant Sindhu | Indian | Auction | All-rounder | INR 30 lakh |
| 11 | Mahipal Lomror | Indian | Auction | All-rounder | INR 1.70 crore |
| 12 | Kumar Kushagra | Indian | Auction | Wicketkeeper/Batter | INR 65 lakh |
| 13 | Anuj Rawat | Indian | Auction | Wicketkeeper/Batter | INR 30 lakh |
| 14 | Manav Suthar | Indian | Auction | Bowler | INR 30 lakh |
| 15 | Washington Sundar | Indian | Auction | All-rounder | INR 3.20 crore |
| 16 | Gerald Coetzee (South Africa) | Overseas | Auction | Bowler | INR 2.40 crore |
| 17 | Arshad Khan | Indian | Auction | All-rounder | INR 1.30 crore |
| 18 | Gurnoor Brar | Indian | Auction | Bowler | INR 1.30 crore |
| 19 | Sherfane Rutherford (West Indies) | Overseas | Auction | Batter | INR 2.6 crore |
| 20 | R Sai Kishore | Indian | RTM | All-rounder | INR 2 crore |
| 21 | Ishant Sharma | Indian | Auction | Bowler | INR 75 lakh |
| 22 | Jayant Yadav | Indian | Auction | All-rounder | INR 75 lakh |
| 23 | Glenn Phillips (New Zealand) | Overseas | Auction | All-rounder | INR 2 crore |
| 24 | Karim Janat (Afghanistan) | Overseas | Auction | All-rounder | INR 75 lakh |
| 25 | Kulwant Khejroliya | Indian | Auction | Bowler | INR 30 lakh |
The squad of GT is balanced with key players from the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 such as Shubman Gill, and Glenn Philips. GT are gearing up for the second IPL title in 2026 as the squad is packed with both seasoned and young cricketers.
