Gujarat Titans are IPL's youngest title-winning franchise, debuting in IPL 2022 and lifting the championship in their very first season - one of only two teams in history to win the IPL on debut, alongside Rajasthan Royals (2008). Captained by Shubman Gill, GT reached the IPL 2026 Final after a stunning Qualifier 2 win over Rajasthan Royals - their third final appearance in just five seasons. In the end, Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat GT by 5 wickets at Narendra Modi Stadium on 31 May 2026, with Virat Kohli's unbeaten 75 off 42 balls the difference. Here's the complete franchise breakdown, the 2022 debut title, and a full review of GT's IPL 2026 campaign.
Quick Answer
Gujarat Titans (founded 2022) play home matches at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. IPL titles: 1 (2022 - debut season). Captain: Shubman Gill. IPL 2026 result: Runners-up - lost to RCB by 5 wickets in the final on 31 May 2026. GT finished the league stage 2nd on the points table (9 wins in 14 matches, 18 points). Shubman Gill: 732 runs. Sai Sudharsan: 722 runs. Kagiso Rabada: 29 wickets (Purple Cap winner). GT and Rajasthan Royals remain the only franchises to win the IPL in their debut season.
Team records sourced from ESPNcricinfo and the official IPL site.
Gujarat Titans' IPL Title History
Gujarat Titans entered IPL 2022 as one of two new franchises (alongside Lucknow Super Giants), built around captain Hardik Pandya, Rashid Khan, and Shubman Gill. They topped the league stage with 10 wins from 14 matches and won the final against Rajasthan Royals at Narendra Modi Stadium on 29 May 2022 - a 7-wicket win, with Hardik Pandya named Player of the Match for his 3/17 and 34 not out. GT returned to the final in IPL 2023, losing to CSK in a rain-interrupted match (DLS, 5-wicket loss). In IPL 2026, GT made their third final after Shubman Gill's 104 off 53 in Qualifier 2 dismantled Rajasthan Royals by 7 wickets on 29 May - the highest successful chase in IPL playoff history (219/3 chasing 215). The final, played at GT's own Narendra Modi Stadium on 31 May, ended in a 5-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. RCB restricted GT to 155/8, then chased down 156 with 2 overs to spare, Virat Kohli smashing 75* off 42 to become the first Indian to record 22 Player of the Match awards in IPL history. Despite the defeat, GT's record across five seasons remains extraordinary: playoffs in 4 of 5 seasons, finals in 3 of those 4.
Gujarat Titans IPL 2026 Squad
GT's IPL 2026 squad was led by Shubman Gill (captain since 2024, replaced Hardik Pandya). Batting core: Shubman Gill (opener, 732 runs in IPL 2026 - one century, six fifties), Sai Sudharsan (722 runs - one century, eight fifties, most fifties in IPL 2026), Jos Buttler (explosive overseas opener), Washington Sundar (top scorer in the final with 50* off 37), Rahul Tewatia (finisher). Bowlers: Mohammed Siraj, Rashid Khan (leg-spin anchor, 10 wickets in playoffs), Kagiso Rabada (Purple Cap - 29 wickets in 17 matches), Jason Holder (2/27 in Qualifier 2), Prasidh Krishna, R Sai Kishore. Gill and Sudharsan became the most prolific opening pair of IPL 2026 with 1,454 runs between them across the tournament. Rabada's 29-wicket haul made him only the fourth bowler in IPL history to win the Purple Cap twice.
GT IPL Records - Season by Season
| Season | Position | Captain | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1st | Hardik Pandya | Champion 🏆 (Debut Win!) |
| 2023 | 1st | Hardik Pandya | Runner-up (lost to CSK by DLS) |
| 2024 | 8th | Shubman Gill | Eliminated (league stage) |
| 2025 | 4th | Shubman Gill | Qualifier 2 loss (W9, 64.3% win rate) |
| 2026 | 2nd | Shubman Gill | Runner-up (lost to RCB in Final, 31 May) |
📊 GT's Identity in Numbers
Gujarat Titans have made the IPL playoffs in 4 of 5 seasons and the final in 3 of those 4 - an extraordinary record for a five-year-old franchise. Their debut title in 2022 makes them one of only two debut champions in IPL history (alongside Rajasthan Royals, 2008). In IPL 2026, GT finished the league stage 2nd on the table (9 wins in 14 games, 18 points - level with RCB and SRH, separated by NRR), then beat Rajasthan Royals by 7 wickets in Qualifier 2 with Gill's 104 off 53. Their 2026 campaign was ultimately ended by RCB in the final: GT posted only 155/8 as RCB's short-ball ploy - led by Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2 wickets each), and Rasikh Salam (3/27) - dismantled their top order. Six of GT's eight wickets fell to short-length deliveries. Shubman Gill (732 runs, 16 matches) and Sai Sudharsan (722 runs, 17 matches, 8 fifties) formed IPL 2026's most productive opening partnership, amassing 1,454 runs together across the season.
GT's All-Time Top Performers
GT's IPL 2026 Season Stats at a Glance
- League stage: 9 wins, 5 losses in 14 matches - 2nd on points table (18 pts)
- Playoffs: Beat RR by 7 wickets in Q2; lost to RCB by 5 wickets in Final
- Final record: 17 matches, 10 wins, 7 losses - 58.8% win rate
- Top scorer: Shubman Gill - 732 runs (16 matches, SR 163.72, 1 century, 6 fifties)
- Top wicket-taker: Kagiso Rabada - 29 wickets (Purple Cap winner, 4th bowler to win it twice)
GT in IPL 2026 Playoffs
- Qualifier 1 vs RCB (Dharamsala): Lost - collapsed to 51/5 in powerplay
- Qualifier 2 vs RR (Mullanpur, 29 May): Won by 7 wickets - 219/3 chasing 215 (IPL playoff record chase)
- Final vs RCB (Ahmedabad, 31 May): Lost by 5 wickets - GT 155/8, RCB 161/5 (18 ov)
- Gill in Q2: 104 off 53 (Player of the Match); in Final: out early to Hazlewood short ball
- Washington Sundar: top scorer in the final - 50* off 37 balls; Rashid Khan: 2/25 in the final
It was a cruel way to lose a final - on your own ground, in front of 132,000 fans. RCB were brilliant: their short-ball game plan was the same one Qualifier 1 exposed (GT collapsed to 51/5 that day too), and when Hazlewood removed Gill early in the final, the writing was on the wall. Washington Sundar's gutsy 50 not out was the only GT batter who looked comfortable against that pace barrage, but 155 was never going to be enough against a Virat Kohli in this form. His 75 off 42 - his fastest IPL fifty (25 balls) and highest playoff score - put the game to bed with a over to spare. RCB became only the third franchise to defend the IPL title, alongside CSK (2010-11) and MI (2019-20). That's elite company. GT can't be too despondent.
Shubman Gill's IPL 2026 was the finest captaincy season of his career - 732 runs at a strike rate of 163.72, a match-winning 104 in Qualifier 2, and a Gill-Sudharsan opening pair that produced 1,454 tournament runs together, the most of any opening pair in IPL 2026. Sai Sudharsan (722 runs, 8 fifties - most in the tournament) confirmed himself as one of India's top white-ball batters. And Kagiso Rabada's 29-wicket Purple Cap campaign was world-class. A 58.8% win rate across 17 matches in just their fifth season of existence - that's a franchise with a formula that works. The next IPL gives GT a genuine shot at that second title.
Gujarat Titans IPL - FAQs
How many IPL titles has Gujarat Titans won?
Gujarat Titans have won 1 IPL title. They became champions in their debut season in IPL 2022 after defeating Rajasthan Royals in the final.
Who is the captain of Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026?
Shubman Gill is the captain of Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026. He took over the leadership role ahead of the IPL 2024 season.
Where do Gujarat Titans play their home matches?
Gujarat Titans play their home matches at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the largest cricket stadium in the world.
How many IPL finals have Gujarat Titans reached?
Gujarat Titans have reached three IPL finals since joining the tournament in 2022, making them one of the most successful new franchises in IPL history.
Who has scored the most runs for Gujarat Titans?
Shubman Gill is Gujarat Titans' leading run scorer and has played a major role in the team's success since joining the franchise.
Who has taken the most wickets for Gujarat Titans?
Rashid Khan is among Gujarat Titans' most successful bowlers and has been a key wicket-taker for the franchise since IPL 2022.
Bottom Line
Gujarat Titans' IPL 2026 campaign ended in the final - their third in five seasons. After Shubman Gill's 104 dismantled Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 on 29 May, GT fell to a brilliant RCB side in the decider at their own Narendra Modi Stadium on 31 May, losing by 5 wickets. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, led by Virat Kohli's 75 not out and a ferocious short-ball bowling plan (Rasikh Salam 3/27, Bhuvneshwar Kumar 2/29, Hazlewood 2 wickets), became only the third IPL franchise to successfully defend the title. For GT, the 2026 season still stands as one to be proud of: 10 wins in 17 matches, 9 in 14 league games, Rabada's 29-wicket Purple Cap season, and a Gill-Sudharsan partnership that racked up 1,454 tournament runs - the most productive opening pair of the season. The franchise that won the IPL on debut in 2022 and has now reached 3 finals in 5 years will come back stronger. Track the next IPL season on our IPL 2026 points table and IPL final winners list.
