Gujarat Titans' strongest playing XI for IPL 2026

Gujarat Titans will be captained by Shubman Gill in the IPL 2026 and would want to win their second title in 2026.

Gujarat Titans (GT) had a solid plan up their sleeves before they stepped up to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini auction. They retained the solid core of their players from last season and did not make big changes to their squad. They retained star players like Shubman Gill, Rashid Khan, and Jos Buttler to keep things compact. Meanwhile, the franchise added Jason Holder to their roster to fix the balance in the lower middle order.

The management has planned a lineup that will focus on experience, and they know what to do when they approach the big tournament. In this article, let us take a look at the best predicted XI of the franchise that can bring results in this tournament.

Top Order – Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler (wk)

Shubman Gill is a sure thing to open the batting, handling both the captaincy and scoring runs. His technique lets him dominate pace and spin, giving the Titans a steady start every time. Partnering with him at the top, Sai Sudharsan will be key as he was last year. His smooth left-handed batting and ability to rotate the strike make sure the scoring never slows down, connecting the fast start to the end of the innings.

Jos Buttler (wk), at three, brings serious firepower; the Englishman knows how to smash the ball in the powerplay and even in middle-overs, forcing opposing captains to push their fielders back right away. He will also be the keeper in the side.

Middle Order and Lower Order – Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Jason Holder and Washington Sundar

At number four, Shahrukh Khan brings the power; his job is to attack the spinners and speed up the scoring as the innings get late. After him, Rahul Tewatia stays as the main finisher, a spot he owns after delivering under pressure so many times. Jason Holder, the big signing from the 2026 auction, adds huge value at number six.

The tall West Indian gives them a solid bowling option and can easily clear the ropes, fixing the balance problems the team had before. Washington Sundar finishes off the all-rounder group at number seven, offering tight off-spin at the start and chipping in with the bat.

Bowling Attack – Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna

Rashid Khan heads up the spin attack at number eight. The Afghan star is still the hardest bowler to score off in T20 cricket, often grabbing wickets while keeping runs tight. The pace attack features Kagiso Rabada, whose pace and bounce trouble even the best batters, especially early on.

Mohammed Siraj shares the new ball or comes in as the first change, bringing aggression and seam movement to keep the pressure on. Finally, Prasidh Krishna rounds out the XI, using his height to hit the deck hard and get bounce on all kinds of pitches.

Impact Player – Sai Kishore

Sai Kishore is the obvious choice for the Impact Player role here. If the Titans bat first, they can start with an extra batter like Kumar Kushagra or Anuj Rawat, then swap him for Sai Kishore in the second innings to use his crafty spin.

On the other hand, if they bowl first, Sai Kishore starts in the team to tie down the opposition, making way for a batter during the chase. This flexibility ensures the Titans have plenty of depth, no matter who wins the toss.

Gujarat Titans’ strongest playing XI for IPL 2026

1. Shubman Gill (c)2. Jos Buttler (wk) 3. Sai Sudharsan4. Shahrukh Khan5. Rahul Tewatia6. Jason Holder 7. Washington Sundar8. Rashid Khan 9. Kagiso Rabada 10. Mohammed Siraj11. Prasidh Krishna

Impact Player: Sai Kishore

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