Team History
- GT was formed in 2022 and is one of the 2 teams introduced in the 10-teams season of the IPL.
- The team is based in the state of Gujarat.
- 22 companies declared an interest, but with a high base price for the new teams, there were no more than six serious bidders. CVC Capital Partners, a British private equity and investment advisory firm, won the rights to operate the Ahmedabad franchise with a bid of ₹5,625 crores.
Team Owners
GT is owned by CVC Capital Partners, Europe’s most prominent private equity firm. CVC has interests in various sports, including Formula One, football, and rugby.
Team Colors and Logo
- The official team color of GT is dark blue.
- The team logo echoes the very belief they inculcate – ‘We stop at nothing’, a mantra that is imbibed in the team’s spirit to always move forward with courage and determination.
Home Ground
GT’s home ground is the Narendra Modi Stadium, the biggest stadium in India and one of the biggest in the world, located in Ahmedabad. The stadium has a seating capacity of approximately 132,000 spectators and is known for its big boundaries.
Team Captain and Coach
The captain of the Gujarat Titans franchise is Hardik Pandya who was drafted into the team before IPL Auction 2022 for INR 15cr. The head coach of the side is Ashish Nehra.
IPL Titles
Gujarat Titans had its debut IPL season in 2022 and also qualified for the playoffs in the 2023 edition of the IPL.
Squad
Batsmen
| Player Name | Country | Auction Price |
| Shubman Gill | India | 8cr |
| Wriddhiman Saha (wk.) | India | 1.9cr |
| KS Bharat (wk.) | India | 1.2cr |
| Urvil Patel | India | 20 lakhs |
| Matthew Wade (wk.) | Australia | 2.4cr |
| Kane Williamson | New Zealand | 2cr |
| David Miller | South Africa | 3cr |
Bowlers
| Player Name | Country | Auction Price |
| Mohammad Shami | India | 6.25cr |
| Shivam Mavi | India | 6cr |
| Yash Dayal | India | 3.2cr |
| R. Sai Kishore | India | 3cr |
| Mohit Sharma | India | 50 lakhs |
| Pradeep Sangwan | India | 20 lakhs |
| Jayant Yadav | India | 1.7cr |
| Rashid Khan | Afghanistan | 15cr |
| Alzarri Joseph | New Zealand | 2.4cr |
| Joshua Little | New Zealand | 4.4cr |
| Noor Ahmad | Afghanistan | 30 lakhs |
All-rounders
| Player Name | Country | Auction Price |
| Hardik Pandya | India | 15cr |
| Rahul Tewatia | India | 9cr |
| Vijay Shankar | India | 1.4cr |
| Sai Sudarshan | India | 50 lakhs |
| Abhinav Manohar | India | 2.6cr |
| Darshan Nalkande | India | 20 lakhs |
| Odean Smith | West Indies | 50 lakhs |
| Dasun Shanaka | Sri Lanka | 50 lakhs |
Performance History
IPL 2022
- Captain: Hardik Pandya
- Most runs: Hardik Pandya
- Most Wickets: Mohammad Shami
| Matches | Won | Lost | No Result |
| 14 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
IPL 2023
- Captain: Hardik Pandya
- Most runs: Shubman Gill
- Most Wickets: Mohammad Shami
| Matches | Won | Lost | No Result |
| 14 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
Records
- Only the 2nd team after Rajasthan Royals to win the IPL in the debut season.
- Only 2nd Indian to have 800+ runs in a season.
- Top 3 players in the purple cap race of the same team.
- Both purple and orange caps of the same team.
Team Identity and Fan Base
- GT is known for its dominant performance, strong team spirit, and loyal fan base.
- The team motto is “Aava de” which in English means ‘bring it on’, reflecting their passion and determination.
Playing Style
- GT is known for its balanced approach and strong team unity.
- They have a reputation for nurturing young players and quality underrated overseas players who can handle pressure situations effectively.
- GT’s bowling lineup is its strength which can defend any total.
