GT IPL 2026: Probable playing XI, full squad, biggest buys, squad composition and more

Gujarat Titans focused on adding balance and depth to their squad during the IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi, making a few targeted purchases rather than headline-heavy moves. The Titans’ strategy revolved around strengthening their all-round options and shoring up their pace-bowling resources.

The biggest addition for the Ahmedabad-based franchise was West Indies all-rounder Jason Holderwho was signed for Rs 7 crore. Holder’s arrival adds experience, height, and flexibility to the Titans’ lower middle order while also providing a reliable seam-bowling option. GT also picked up a few pace backups to ensure adequate depth across a long tournament.

With a settled core already in place, the Titans appear to have prioritised squad balance over wholesale changes, retaining a strong Indian spine led by captain Shubman Gill and complemented by proven overseas match-winners.

GT IPL 2026 squad composition

Wicketkeepers:
Jos Buttler, Anuj Rawat, Kumar Kushagra

Batters:
Shubman Gill, B. Sai Sudharsan, Tom Banton

All-rounders:
Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Manav Suthar, Sai Kishore, Jayant Yadav, Glenn Phillips, Jason Holder

Fast bowlers:
Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma, Gurnoor Singh Brar, Luke Wood, Prithvi Raj Yarra, Ashok Sharma

GT probable playing XI – IPL 2026

Shubman Gill (c), B. Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, R. Sai Kishore, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.
Impact Player: Shahrukh Khan

GT full squad for IPL 2026

Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Jos Buttler, Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Arshad Khan, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma, Gurnoor Singh Brar, Rashid Khan, Manav Suthar, Sai Kishore, Jayant Yadav, Glenn Phillips, Jason Holder, Ashok Sharma, Luke Wood, Prithvi Raj Yarra, Tom Banton.

With a strong top order, a versatile all-round unit, and a formidable pace attack led by Rabada and Siraj, Gujarat Titans head into IPL 2026 with a squad that looks well-rounded and capable of adapting to different conditions across venues.