Gujarat Titans became the second team, after Rajasthan Royals, to win the IPL in their debut season. They achieved this in 2022 under Hardik Pandya. The franchise is owned by Torrent Group and CVC Capital Partners.
The team is now captained by Shubman Gill and coached by Ashish Nehra. They finished as runners-up in 2023. After Hardik Pandya was traded to the Mumbai Indians, the team struggled under Shubman Gill and ended 8th in 2024.
They reconstructed the team with several game-winning players in the IPL 2025 mega auction. The 2025 squad advanced to the Eliminator with outstanding performances in every category. The franchise is expected to retain its top performers for IPL 2026.
GT Retention Approach for IPL 2026
GT retention approach for IPL 2026 included retaining players like Shubman Gill, Rashid Khan, Jos Buttler, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, Sai Sudharsan, Prasidh Krishna, Sai Kishore, Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Arshad Khan, Gurnoor Brar, Jayant Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Nishant Sindhu, and Manav Suthar.
Shubman Gill, captain and top-order batter, has 2,449 runs across four seasons at an average of 46.20. Sai Sudharsan, the 2025 Orange Cap winner, scored 1,793 runs overall. Jos Buttler, debuting in 2025, scored 538 runs at 59.77. Rahul Tewatia, a middle- and lower-order finisher, scored 591 runs at a strike rate of 150.76.
Spinner R Sai Kishore has 32 wickets in 25 matches. Rashid Khan is GT’s leading wicket-taker with 65 wickets in 60 matches, despite taking 9 wickets in 2025. Mohammed Siraj took 16 wickets in 15 matches. Prasidh Krishna, the Purple Cap winner in 2025, has 25 wickets.
| Player | Role |
| Shubman Gill | Batter |
| Rashid Khan | Spinner |
| Jos Buttler | Batter |
| Mohammed Siraj | Pacer |
| Kagiso Rabada | Pacer |
| Sai Sudharsan | Batter |
| Prasidh Krishna | Pacer |
| Sai Kishore | Spinner |
| Glenn Phillips | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Washington Sundar | All-rounder (Spinner) |
| Rahul Tewatia | All-rounder |
| Shah Rukh Khan | Batter |
| Arshad Khan | All-rounder |
| Gurnoor Brar | All-rounder |
| Jayant Yadav | Spinner |
| Ishant Sharma | Pacer |
| Kumar Kushagra | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Anuj Rawat | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Nishant Sindhu | All-rounder (Spinner) |
| Manav Suthar | Spinner |
List of Players GT has Released
GT released several players ahead of IPL 2026, including Sherfane Rutherford (traded), Mahipal Lomror, Karim Janat, Dasun Shanaka, Gerald Coetzee, and Kulwamt Khejroliya
Sherfane Rutherford, an all-rounder, was traded to MI for ₹2.6 crore. Dasun Shanaka, an overseas all-rounder, could not secure a stable middle-order role. Pacers Gerald Coetzee was released for expensive spells. Karim Janat, an all-rounder, had limited opportunities. Kulwant Khejroliya, a pacer, was released for squad rotation and to refresh the death-overs attack.
| Player | Role |
| Sherfane Rutherford | All-rounder |
| Mahipal Lomror | All-rounder |
| Karim Janat | All-rounder |
| Dasun Shanaka | All-rounder |
| Gerald Coetzee | Pacer |
| Kulwant Khejroliya | Pacer |
FAQs
Q. Who is the Gujarat Titans’ owner?
A. Before the 2025 Indian Premier League, the Torrent Group acquired a 67% stake in the Gujarat Titans from CVC Capital Partners. A minority stake is still held by CVC Capital Partners.
Q. Who is the Gujarat Titans’ IPL 2025 captain?
A. The Gujarat Titans’ IPL 2025 captain is Shubman Gill.
Q. Are the Gujarat Titans sold?
A. Yes. In February 2025, Torrent Group purchased the majority (67%) of the company, with CVC Capital Partners keeping 33%.
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