The franchise, which has consistently been a strong contender since their debut in 2022, has largely kept their core intact, focusing on retaining key players for the upcoming season.
IPL 2026's retention list is defined by three themes: the blockbuster Jadeja-Samson-Curran swap, the release of several global stars, and franchises making sharp value
Aditya Birla Real Estate has partnered with Gujarat Titans as the principal sponsor for IPL 2026, aiming to strengthen brand presence and connect with fans across India through cricket
Birla Estates' partnership with the Gujarat Titans reflects the company's focus on connecting with India's youth and fostering shared experiences beyond real estate.
Since this is not a mega auction, franchises have the freedom to retain or release as many players as they wish.
IPL 2026 retention rules allow franchises to retain an unlimited number of players, with no cap on the number of capped Indian players, overseas players, or uncapped players they can keep
Reports suggest that Devon Conway, Deepak Hooda, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tripathi, and Sam Curran may find themselves on CSK's release list
GT's Sai Sudharsan claimed the Orange Cap with 759 runs in 15 matches. He was followed by Mumbai Indians' Suryakumar Yadav, along with Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill.
While there are only two teams in contention now, the tougher prediction lies in identifying who among the many batting superstars will clinch the Orange Cap.
In IPL 2023, Kolkata Knight Riders pulled off an incredible chase, successfully reaching Gujarat Titans' target of 205 runs.
AB de Villiers and Robin Uthappa weigh in on MI's knockout win, Rohit Sharma's poise, and GT's missed chances
Rohit Sharma was MI's top scorer in the night with his fiery 81 runs innings
Kusal Mendis dropped Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav during the 1st innings while getting out in the 2nd innings via a hit wicket.
The 23-year-old left-hander became the youngest player to amass 700 runs in a single IPL season, achieving the landmark during GT's massive run chase of 229 against Mumbai Indians.
Jos Buttler, with seven IPL centuries, is second on the overall list of players with the most centuries, while KL Rahul, with five, has the second-highest number of IPL centuries among Indian batters.
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Wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow and pacer Richard Gleeson will feature in MI's playing 11 for the first time this season.
New PCA Stadium stats: Matches: 17; Bat 1st Won: 10; Bat 2nd Won: 7; Average 1st Innings Score: 173/6 (Run Rate - 8.65); Lowest Total Defended: 111; Highest Target Chased: 175
Gujarat hold a clear psychological edge over Mumbai, leading their head-to-head record 5-2. They have beaten MI twice this season and, notably, eliminated them in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2023
Check the key player battles and probable line-ups ahead of Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator. Use these insights to build your fantasy team for this high-stakes clas