Gujarat Titans
Gujarat Titans (GT) is a professional cricket franchise based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. The team was established in 2021 as one of two new franchises when the IPL expanded from eight to ten teams2.
The franchise was acquired by CVC Capital Partners for approximately $750 million. They won the IPL title in their debut season (2022) and finished as runners-up in 20233.
History
Formation (2021-2022)
The IPL expanded to 10 teams for the 2022 season. The Ahmedabad franchise was acquired by CVC Capital Partners. Ahead of the 2022 auction, they picked Hardik Pandya, Rashid Khan, and Shubman Gill. Pandya was named captain, and Ashish Nehra was appointed head coach3.
In their debut season (2022), GT made an immediate impact, winning the IPL title in their very first season. They became only the second team (after Rajasthan Royals in 2008) to win the IPL in their debut season5.
2023 — Runners-up
In 2023, GT again topped the league stage and reached the final, but lost to Chennai Super Kings in a closely contested final6.
2024-2025
The 2024 season was disappointing, as GT finished eighth. Hardik Pandya left for Mumbai Indians, and Shubman Gill took over captaincy. They bounced back in 2025, reaching the playoffs and finishing third2.
Season-by-season record
| Season | Position | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1st | Champions |
| 2023 | 1st | Runners-up |
| 2024 | 8th | League stage |
| 2025 | 3rd | Playoffs |
Overall: 60 matches, 37 wins — Win rate: 61.67%1
Team Records
Batting
- Highest individual scorer: 129 — Shubman Gill vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (2023)3
- Highest run-scorer: Shubman Gill — 2,449 runs1
Bowling
- Leading wicket-taker: Rashid Khan — 65 wickets1
- Best bowling figures: 4/3 — Rashid Khan vs Lucknow Super Giants (2022)
Notable Players
- Hardik Pandya — Captain (2022-2023), led team to title in debut season
- Shubman Gill — Captain (2024-present), top scorer
- Rashid Khan — Leading wicket-taker, star spinner
- Mohammed Shami — Key fast bowler, 20+ wickets in 2022-23
- Sai Sudharsan — Young batting sensation, 759 runs in 2025
Franchise Summary
Gujarat Titans have been one of the most successful new IPL franchises. Winning the title in their debut season (2022) was a remarkable achievement5. They followed it up with a runners-up finish in 2023.
The team plays at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the world's largest cricket stadium with a capacity of over 132,0003.
Ownership changed in 2025 when Torrent Group acquired a 67% stake, with CVC Capital Partners retaining 33%2.