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Gujarat Titans Kick Off IPL 2026 Against Punjab Kings
23 Mar
Summary
- Gujarat Titans begin IPL 2026 on March 31 against Punjab Kings.
- Sai Sudharsan won the Orange Cap with 759 runs in the previous season.
- The team retained most players, adding new faces for strength.
The Gujarat Titans will commence their IPL 2026 journey on Tuesday, March 31, facing Punjab Kings in New Chandigarh. As IPL 2022 champions, the Shubman Gill-led squad is prepared for the 19th edition of the tournament.
Their top order is expected to remain unchanged, featuring Sai Sudharsan, last season's Orange Cap winner with 759 runs, and captain Shubman Gill, who scored 650 runs. Jos Buttler is slated to bat at number three.
The middle order may see tactical shifts between Glenn Phillips and Jason Holder depending on pitch conditions. Rahul Tewatia is anticipated to return, with Kumar Kushagra as a potential replacement.
Washington Sundar and Rashid Khan are set to anchor the lower middle order, contributing with both bat and ball. The pace attack will likely consist of Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, and Prasidh Krishna, supported by spinner R Sai Kishore.
Impact players such as Shahrukh Khan or Ishant Sharma could feature, alongside potential bowling reinforcement from Ashok Sharma. The team has retained a strong core while strategically adding new talent.
