Gujarat Titans: Complete Guide, History & Titles
Gujarat Titans are the IPL’s great instant success story. Founded in 2021, the Titans won the title in their debut season, reached the final again a year later, and have played in three finals in five seasons — a record no other new franchise can match. This complete guide covers everything about GT: their history, captains, coaches, home ground, records, the 2022 title, the 2023 last-ball heartbreak, the 2026 final run, and what to expect in IPL 2027.
Gujarat Titans at a Glance
- Founded: 25 October 2021; first IPL season 2022
- Home ground: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad (capacity around 132,000 — the largest cricket stadium in the world)
- Captain: Shubman Gill
- Head coach: Ashish Nehra
- Owners: CVC Capital Partners bought the franchise for ₹5,625 crore in 2021; the Torrent Group bought a 67% majority stake ahead of the 2025 season, with CVC retaining 33%
- Colours: Dark Blue and Gold
- IPL titles: 1 (2022)
- Final appearances: 3 (2022, 2023, 2026)
- Playoff appearances: 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026
- Identity: “Aava De”
Gujarat Titans were one of two new franchises added ahead of the 2022 season, and they wasted no time: under captain Hardik Pandya and head coach Ashish Nehra, they won the IPL in their very first season.
The History of Gujarat Titans
2022: Champions in Their Debut Season
Gujarat Titans’ first season is one of the great debut stories in IPL history. The Titans won 10 of their 14 league matches to top the table, then beat Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets in the final at Ahmedabad. Rajasthan were restricted to 130 for 9, with Hardik Pandya taking 3 for 17, and Gujarat chased it down with Shubman Gill unbeaten on 45. The Titans also shared the Fair Play Award with Rajasthan Royals.
2023: Topped the League, Lost the Final on the Last Ball
Gujarat were even better in 2023, topping the league again with Shubman Gill scoring 890 runs and Mohammed Shami winning the Purple Cap with 28 wickets. In Qualifier 2, Gill smashed 129 off 60 balls as Gujarat posted 233 for 3 against Mumbai Indians and won by 62 runs. But the final at Ahmedabad, on 29 May 2023, ended in heartbreak: Gujarat scored 214 for 4, with Sai Sudharsan scoring 96, before rain revised Chennai Super Kings’ target to 171 in 15 overs. CSK needed 10 runs from the last two balls, and Ravindra Jadeja hit a six and a four off Mohit Sharma to win it by five wickets via the DLS method.
2024: The Dip to Eighth
The 2024 season was one Gujarat Titans would like to forget. Hardik Pandya was traded to Mumbai Indians, Shubman Gill was appointed captain, and the Titans finished eighth with just five wins in 14 matches. Sai Sudharsan was the top scorer with 527 runs, but the champion side of 2022 looked a long way away.
2025: Third Place and an Eliminator Exit
Gujarat bounced back in 2025 under Gill, finishing third in the league with nine wins from 14 matches. Sai Sudharsan won the Orange Cap with 759 runs, Shubman Gill scored 650 and Jos Buttler 538, and Prasidh Krishna won the Purple Cap with 25 wickets. But the run ended in the Eliminator at Mullanpur on 30 May 2025, where Mumbai Indians posted 228 for 5 and won by 20 runs, Rohit Sharma scoring 81 off 50 balls.
IPL 2026: Second Place and a Third Final
IPL 2026 took Gujarat Titans back to the final. The Gill-led side finished second in the IPL points table with 18 points from nine wins and five losses, and a net run rate of +0.695. In Qualifier 1, Gujarat lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 92 runs, but bounced back in Qualifier 2, beating Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets. In the final at Ahmedabad on 31 May 2026, Gujarat posted 155 for 8 and Royal Challengers Bengaluru chased it down with five wickets in hand, Virat Kohli scoring an unbeaten 75 off 42 balls. Kagiso Rabada finished as the tournament’s leading wicket-taker with 29 wickets in 17 matches, edging Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s 28. For the auction picture, read our IPL 2027 auction guide.
Home Ground: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, with a capacity of around 132,000, is the largest cricket stadium in the world and Gujarat Titans’ fortress. It has hosted the 2022 and 2023 finals, the 2025 final, and the 2026 final — and its vast crowds turn Gujarat’s home games into the biggest occasions in the league.
Identity: Dark Blue, Gold and “Aava De”
Gujarat Titans’ identity is dark blue and gold, built around the “Aava De” battle cry — “Bring it on” in Gujarati. The franchise’s story is one of instant credibility: a team that won in its first season, lost a final on the last ball in its second, and has reached the playoffs in four of its five seasons. The 2025 change of majority ownership to the Ahmedabad-based Torrent Group has only deepened the franchise’s Gujarati roots.
Captain, Coach and Key Players
Shubman Gill (captain): Gill took over the captaincy in 2024 after Hardik Pandya’s departure and has grown into the role, leading Gujarat to third place in 2025 and the final in 2026. His 890 runs in 2023, 650 in 2025 and 732 in 2026 make him the batting heartbeat of the side.
Ashish Nehra (head coach): Nehra, the former India left-arm pacer, has been head coach since the franchise’s first season and built the 2022 title-winning side. Matthew Hayden joined as batting coach ahead of the 2026 season.
Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj: Sudharsan is the most consistent opener in the league (759 runs in 2025, 722 in 2026), Buttler is the wicketkeeper-batter who scored 538 runs in 2025, Rashid Khan is the spin spearhead, Rabada won the 2026 Purple Cap with 29 wickets, and Siraj, signed for ₹12.25 crore ahead of 2025, took 16 wickets that season.
Gujarat Titans Records and Stats
- IPL titles: 1 — 2022 (beat Rajasthan Royals by 7 wickets, Ahmedabad; RR 130 for 9, GT 133 for 3)
- Runner-up finishes: 2 — 2023 (lost to Chennai Super Kings by 5 wickets via DLS, Ahmedabad; GT 214 for 4, CSK 171 for 5 in 15 overs), 2026 (lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 5 wickets; GT 155 for 8, RCB 161 for 5)
- Final appearances: 3 — in just five seasons (2022, 2023, 2026)
- Playoff appearances: 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026
- League-stage first place: 2022 and 2023
- Highest total: 233 for 3 against Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 in 2023 (Shubman Gill 129 off 60) — covered in our highest score in IPL guide
- Orange Caps: Sai Sudharsan in 2025 (759 runs)
- Purple Caps: Mohammed Shami in 2023 (28 wickets); Prasidh Krishna in 2025 (25 wickets); Kagiso Rabada in 2026 (29 wickets, including a record 20 powerplay wickets)
- Fair Play Award: 2022 (shared with Rajasthan Royals)
- Debut-season champions: Only the second team after Rajasthan Royals (2008) to win the IPL in their first season
Rivalries: Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals
The defining rivalry is with Chennai Super Kings, the opponents in the 2023 final — decided by Jadeja’s six and four off the last two balls. For the other side of that rivalry, read our Chennai Super Kings complete guide, our Royal Challengers Bengaluru complete guide, our Rajasthan Royals complete guide, our Mumbai Indians complete guide, our Kolkata Knight Riders complete guide, our Sunrisers Hyderabad complete guide, our Delhi Capitals complete guide and our Punjab Kings complete guide.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are the opponents who beat Gujarat in Qualifier 1 and the final in 2026, and Rajasthan Royals are the opponents Gujarat beat to win the 2022 title. Both fixtures now carry extra weight.
IPL 2027 Outlook: What Gujarat Titans Need
The IPL 2027 season runs from 10 March to 15 May 2027, with 74 matches, and the IPL 2027 schedule page will carry every fixture once the BCCI publishes it. Before that, the reported IPL 2027 auction on 16 December 2026 in Goa, with retention lists due on 15 November 2026, is the franchise’s most important date in years.
Three questions will decide Gujarat Titans’ 2027:
- Can Gill finally lift the trophy as captain? Gill has led Gujarat to third place and a final. The next step is winning one — and his batting (732 runs in 2026) suggests he is ready.
- Does the bowling stay elite? Three Purple Caps in four seasons (Shami, Prasidh, Rabada) show the attack’s depth. Keeping Rabada and Rashid Khan together is the retention priority.
- Can the middle order match the top order? Gill, Sudharsan and Buttler carry the batting. A settled middle order is what turns finalists into champions.
If the answers come, a second title is a realistic target. If they do not, Gujarat face the frustration of a third final defeat — and the tag of the league’s nearly-men, despite their instant success.
Gujarat Titans FAQs
How many IPL titles have Gujarat Titans won?
Gujarat Titans have won one IPL title, in 2022, beating Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets in the final in their debut season.
Who is the captain of Gujarat Titans?
Shubman Gill is the captain of Gujarat Titans. He took over in 2024 after Hardik Pandya was traded to Mumbai Indians.
Who is the coach of Gujarat Titans?
Ashish Nehra is the head coach of Gujarat Titans.
What is the home ground of Gujarat Titans?
Gujarat Titans play their home matches at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the largest cricket stadium in the world.
Why are Gujarat Titans’ colours dark blue and gold?
Dark blue and gold are the franchise’s identity colours, tied to the “Aava De” battle cry.
Where did Gujarat Titans finish in IPL 2026?
Gujarat Titans finished second in IPL 2026 with 18 points, lost Qualifier 1 to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 92 runs, beat Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 by seven wickets, then lost the final to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by five wickets.
When does IPL 2027 start?
The IPL 2027 season window runs from 10 March to 15 May 2027, with 74 matches. The full fixture list is expected around February 2027.
Conclusion
Gujarat Titans are not just a new team; they are the IPL’s fastest success story. A title in their debut season, a final lost on the last ball a year later, three Purple Caps in four seasons, and a third final in 2026 tell the story of a franchise that has never needed time to learn how to win. The 2027 season offers the chance to turn three finals into two titles — and to confirm Gujarat Titans as the league’s new powerhouse.
For the full picture through the season, follow the IPL live score guide, the IPL points table and the IPL 2027 schedule page — and check the IPL teams page for every squad.
