India, March 12 -- Gujarat Titans had strong IPL 2025 campaign, finishing in third position during the league phase. But then a defeat to Mumbai Indians in the play-offs ended their dreams of reaching a third IPL final. GT won the IPL title in their debut season in 2022, and then they lost to Chennai Super Kings in the 2023 final. During the league phase last year, GT won nine matches and lost five.

Led by Shubman Gill, GT will be aiming to put in a dominant show this season too, and open their IPL 2026 campaign against Punjab Kings on March 31 in New Chandigarh. Then they face Rajasthan Royals in their first home game of the season on April 4 in Ahmedabad.

GT also decided to retain 20 players and entered the mini-auction with a purse o...