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Shubman Gill Joins Gujarat Titans Camp Ahead of IPL 2026 Season Opener

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill has joined the team's preparatory camp ahead of the IPL 2026 season. The franchise will begin its campaign with an away match against the Punjab Kings on March 31. The Board of Control for Cricket in India has announced the first-phase schedule, with matches to be played across ten venues from March 28 to April 12. The Titans, who won the title in 2022, will aim to secure their second championship under Gill's leadership.

Key Points: Gujarat Titans IPL 2026 Schedule, Squad, and Captain Shubman Gill

  • Shubman Gill joins GT camp
  • Season opens March 28
  • GT's first match vs Punjab Kings March 31
  • Team eyes second IPL title
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IPL 2026: Skipper Shubman Gill joins Gujarat Titans camp

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill joins camp as IPL 2026 schedule is released. Team opens season vs Punjab Kings on March 31. Full squad details.

"The Gill-led side will then return home to Ahmedabad to face the Rajasthan Royals on April 4 at the Narendra Modi Stadium."

Ahmedabad, March 16

Captain Shubman Gill has joined the Gujarat Titans squad as the team prepares for the upcoming IPL 2026 season.

With the schedule for the first phase of the season announced, the Gujarat Titans will begin their campaign with an away clash against the Punjab Kings in Mullanpur on March 31, according to a press release from the franchise.

The Gill-led side will then return home to Ahmedabad to face the Rajasthan Royals on April 4 at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The team is also scheduled to feature in two more away fixtures against the Delhi Capitals on April 8 and against the Lucknow Super Giants on April 12.

Gujarat Titans have been among the most consistent teams in the IPL, reaching the playoffs in three of their first four seasons and winning the title in their inaugural campaign in 2022.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the schedule for the first phase of the IPL 2026, to be played from March 28 to April 12, 2026.

The 19th edition of the biggest T20 league will commence when defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) host Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Matches will be played across 10 venues: Bengaluru, Mumbai, Guwahati, New Chandigarh, Lucknow, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad.

In the 2025 season, the Titans recorded nine wins, four losses, and one match resulted in a no-result. The Shubman Gill-led team will look to clinch their second title in the 2026 season.

Gujarat Titans full IPL 2026 squad: 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, Ashok Sharma, Jason Holder, Tom Banton, Prithvi Raj, Luke Wood.

- ANI

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Priya S
Exciting times! Starting against Punjab away is a tough but good challenge. Hope the team gels quickly. The schedule is packed, and that home game against Rajasthan will be a cracker. Wishing Shubman and the boys all the best for the season.
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Rohit P
The squad is strong on paper, but I have a small concern. The middle order batting looks a bit thin after Sai Sudharsan. We are relying heavily on Tewatia and Shahrukh for finishing. Hope the management has a solid plan B. Otherwise, looking forward to the action!
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Sarah B
As a neutral fan, GT has been the most well-run franchise. Their consistency is remarkable. Shubman Gill leading from the front with the bat is key. That opening match in Mullanpur should be a good one. Best of luck to all teams!
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Vikram M
Finally, the schedule is out! Cricket season is here. The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is going to be buzzing on April 4th. Hope they have sorted the ticket sales process this time. Last year it was a mess online. 🤞
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Karthik V
Jos Buttler and Shubman Gill opening together? That's a dream combo for any T20 side. If they both fire, 200+ scores will be routine. The real test will be the bowling in the death overs. Prasidh and Siraj need to be at their best.

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