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Never underestimate Gujarat Titans. The franchise that emerged from nowhere in 2022 to claim their maiden IPL title in their debut season — and then retained it in 2023 under Hardik Pandya — understands what it takes to win. Captain Shubman Gill leads a squad that quietly ticks every box: batting depth, elite overseas bowlers, quality spin, and the legendary Rashid Khan at the heart of the bowling attack. GT are our 5th-ranked squad but they are the team most likely to spring a title surprise in 2026.
📊 GT's brand value: $142 million (2025), ranking 7th among IPL franchises. Owned by CVC Capital Partners and Torrent Group. Home ground: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad (capacity: 132,000 — world's largest cricket stadium).
FULL GT SQUAD 2026
GUJARAT TITANS — FULL SQUAD 2026
| Player | Role | Nationality |
|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill (c) | Opener | India |
| Sai Sudharsan | Batter | India |
| Jos Buttler (wk) | WK-Batter | England |
| Washington Sundar | All-rounder | India |
| Shahrukh Khan | Batter/Finisher | India |
| Glenn Phillips | All-rounder | New Zealand |
| Rahul Tewatia | All-rounder | India |
| Rashid Khan | Leg Spinner | Afghanistan |
| Kagiso Rabada | Fast Bowler | South Africa |
| Mohammed Siraj | Fast Bowler | India |
| Prasidh Krishna | Fast Bowler | India |
| Sai Kishore | Spinner | India |
| Jason Holder | All-rounder | West Indies |
| Nishant Sindhu | All-rounder | India |
| Manav Suthar | Spinner | India |
| Arshad Khan | All-rounder | India |
| Kumar Kushagra (wk) | WK-Batter | India |
| Anuj Rawat | WK-Batter | India |
| Gurnoor Brar | Fast Bowler | India |
| Ishant Sharma | Fast Bowler | India |
THE THREE PILLARS: GILL, RASHID & RABADA
Shubman Gill is one of the cleanest ball-strikers in T20 cricket — his cover drives, pull shots, and ability to pace an innings make him the ideal T20 captain-opener. Rashid Khan needs no introduction: the most economical spinner in IPL history, capable of turning any match with his googly and flipper. Across multiple IPL seasons, Rashid has an economy rate below 6.5 — remarkable in T20 cricket. Kagiso Rabada is the most intimidating overseas fast bowler in the competition — his ability to take new-ball wickets and bowl accurately at the death is world class.
Add Jos Buttler — who has played some of the most destructive IPL innings in recent years — Washington Sundar's all-round ability, and Mohammed Siraj's proven wicket-taking quality, and you have a squad that punches above its brand-value ranking.
WHY GT CAN WIN IPL 2026
ESPNcricinfo noted that "GT came into the auction with just ₹12.90 crore in their purse and not many holes to fill" — a testament to how well the franchise was assembled before the auction. Their biggest buy was Jason Holder, who adds all-round depth. Unlike teams scrambling to fill gaps, GT entered 2026 settled and focused. Their home advantage at the Narendra Modi Stadium — the world's largest stadium at 132,000 capacity — creates an intimidating atmosphere for opponents.
"GT are one of only two teams to not maximise their overseas quota — a sign they trust their Indian core to deliver on the biggest stage."
— ESPNcricinfo, December 2025OUR VERDICT
Gujarat Titans are our 5th-ranked squad but our number 1 surprise package pick for IPL 2026. The combination of Gill's batting class, Rashid's bowling genius, Rabada's pace, and the depth of all-rounders makes them a team that is impossible to dismiss. They rarely make headlines at the auction — but they have a habit of making headlines when it matters most, on finals day. In 2026, if Buttler fires and Rashid is at his best, GT could absolutely bring home another trophy. 🔵🟡
