India, May 13 -- Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill, have witnessed a massive transformation in the 2026 Indian Premier League season. After a shaky start with back-to-back defeats, GT have now won five consecutive matches against teams placed in the top half of the table.

The impressive turnaround has lifted them to the top of the table with 16 points, putting one foot firmly in the playoffs following their latest thumping, an 82-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Narendra Modi Stadium on May 12.

On an evening where the pitch appeared challenging for batters, unlike the flat track norm often seen these days, GT still managed to post a competitive 168 despite early dismissals. Major contributions came from their in-form batter Sai...