India, April 7 -- Gujarat Titans' early struggles in IPL 2026 have been less about ability and more about finishing. Two defeats in two games, including a six-run loss while chasing 211 against the Rajasthan Royals, have exposed a recurring gap in control in decisive moments. The absence of Shubman Gill in that game only made that clearer.

With Gill now set to return for the Delhi Capitals clash, the shift is not just internal. Even the opposition camp has acknowledged the impact his presence has on the contest.

Delhi Capitals bowling coach Munaf Patel, speaking ahead of the fixture, admitted that Gill's role extends beyond just numbers, noting that "Shubman is a very big player. He is also the captain of his team. He is a good player. ...