Gujarat Titans

Gujarat Titans (GT) is a professional franchise cricket team based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. The Titans compete in the Indian Premier League (IPL).[1][2][3] Founded in 2021, Gujarat Titans' home ground is Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera. The franchise is owned by CVC Capital Partners. The team is captained by Hardik Pandya and coached by Ashish Nehra.[4][5] They won their maiden title in the 2022 season, which was also their debut season.

Gujarat Titans
LeagueIndian Premier League
Personnel
CaptainHardik Pandya
CoachAshish Nehra
OwnerCVC Capital Partners
Team information
CityAhmedabad, Gujarat, India
Founded25 October 2021 (2021-10-25)
Home groundNarendra Modi Stadium, Motera, Ahmedabad
Capacity132,000
History
Indian Premier League wins(2022)
Official websitegujarattitansipl.com

Regular kit

Cancer awareness kit

Gujarat Titans in 2023
Seasons
Hardik Pandya (Captain)

Franchise history

The Governing Council of the Indian Premier League issued an invitation to tender for two new sides in August 2021.[6] A total of 22 companies declared an interest, but with a high base price for the new teams, there were no more than six serious bidders. The Board of Control for Cricket in India allowed a consortium of three companies or individuals to bid for each franchise. In October 2021, CVC Capital Partners won the rights to operate the Ahmedabad franchise with a bid of ₹5,625 crore (US$700 million).[7][8][9] Ahead of the IPL 2022 auctions, the franchise drafted Hardik Pandya as their captain.[4] In February 2022, the team was officially named Gujarat Titans.[10][11]

Team history

2022 IPL season

Although their auction methods and their selections during their first-ever auction were considered weak, and the team was written off, the Titans surprised everyone with their performances, gaining their first win against fellow newcomers Lucknow Super Giants. That win was the first in their inaugural campaign, which saw the Titans eventually win 10 of their 14 group matches, qualifying at the top of the table with 20 points. They then won the first qualifier against Rajasthan Royals, whom they would meet again in the final after their qualifier win against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Gujarat won the final by restricting Rajasthan to 130 on a pitch on which they were asked to bowl first, and chasing down the target with 11 balls to spare, which included Shubman Gill hitting the winning six off the first ball of the 19th over. Hardik Pandya was adjudged the Man of the Match for his bowling figures of 3/17 and his 34 from 30 balls with a strike rate of 113.33. Critics have praised Pandya's captaincy, bowling, and batting, with many agreeing that he and the management used their players well and worked as a team to win the tournament.[12]

This win meant that Gujarat became the second team to win the IPL in their very first season, the first being their final opponents, Rajasthan Royals. Nevertheless, Gujarat became the first team in the IPL against teams who already have been playing since 2008 to win the title in their very first outing. This win is also Hardik's 5th IPL title, and first as a captain, having won all previous four with the Mumbai Indians.[13]

Team identity

The team anthem used to be 'Aava De'. In the first IPL season, the song was sung by Aditya Gadhvi.

Home ground

The team's home ground is the Narendra Modi Stadium, which is situated in Motera, Gujarat.[14]

Kit manufacturers and sponsors
Year Kit manufacturer Shirt sponsor (front) Shirt sponsor (back) Chest branding
2022 EM Ather BKT Capri Loans
2023

Seasons
Year League standing Final standing
2022 1st out of 10 Champions
2023 1st out of 10 Runners-up

Current squad
  • Players with international caps are listed in bold.
No. Name Nationality Birth date Batting style Bowling style Signed year Salary Notes
Batters
9Rahul Tewatia India (1993-05-20) 20 May 1993Left-handedRight-arm leg break2022₹9 crore (US$1.1 million)
7Shubman Gill India (1999-09-08) 8 September 1999Right-handedRight-arm off break2022₹8 crore (US$1.0 million)
10David Miller South Africa (1989-06-10) 10 June 1989Left-handedRight-arm off break2022₹3 crore (US$380,000)Overseas
18Abhinav Manohar India (1994-09-16) 16 September 1994Right-handedRight-arm leg break2022₹2.6 crore (US$330,000)
23Sai Sudharsan India (2001-10-15) 15 October 2001Left-handedRight-arm leg break2022₹20 lakh (US$25,000)
Kane Williamson New Zealand (1990-08-08) 8 August 1990Right-handedRight-arm off break2023₹2 crore (US$250,000)Overseas
Urvil Patel India (1998-10-17) 17 October 1998Right-handed-2023₹20 lakh (US$25,000)
Dasun Shanaka Sri Lanka (1991-09-09) 9 September 1991Right-handedRight-arm medium2023–Overseas
2023 replacement for Kane Williamson
Wicket-keepers
6Wriddhiman Saha India (1984-10-24) 24 October 1984Right-handed-2022₹1.9 crore (US$240,000)
13Matthew Wade Australia (1987-12-26) 26 December 1987Left-handed-2022₹2.4 crore (US$300,000)Overseas
14K. S. Bharat India (1993-10-03) 3 October 1993Right-handed-2023₹1.2 crore (US$150,000)
All-rounder
59Vijay Shankar India (1991-01-26) 26 January 1991Right-handedRight-arm medium2022₹1.4 crore (US$180,000)
33Hardik Pandya India (1993-10-11) 11 October 1993Right-handedRight-arm medium-fast2022₹15 crore (US$1.9 million)Captain
Spin Bowlers
19Rashid Khan Afghanistan (1998-09-20) 20 September 1998Right-handedRight-arm leg break2022₹15 crore (US$1.9 million)Overseas,
1Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore India (1996-11-06) 6 November 1996Left-handedLeft-arm orthodox2022₹3 crore (US$380,000)
22Jayant Yadav India (1990-01-20) 20 January 1990Right-handedRight-arm off-break2022₹1.7 crore (US$210,000)
15Noor Ahmad Afghanistan (2005-01-03) 3 January 2005Right-handedLeft-arm unorthodox2022₹30 lakh (US$38,000)Overseas
Pace Bowlers
11Mohammed Shami India (1990-09-03) 3 September 1990Right-handedRight-arm fast2022₹6.25 crore (US$780,000)
133Yash Dayal India (1997-12-13) 13 December 1997Left-handedLeft-arm fast-medium2022₹3.20 crore (US$400,000)
8Alzarri Joseph West Indies (1996-11-20) 20 November 1996Right-handedRight-arm fast medium2022₹2.4 crore (US$300,000)Overseas
12Pradeep Sangwan India (1990-11-05) 5 November 1990Right-handedLeft-arm medium2022₹20 lakh (US$25,000)
04Darshan Nalkande India (1998-10-04) 4 October 1998Right-handedRight-arm fast-medium2022₹20 lakh (US$25,000)
Shivam Mavi India (1998-11-26) 26 November 1998Right-handedRight-arm fast2023₹6 crore (US$750,000)
82Josh Little Ireland (1999-11-01) 1 November 1999Right-handedLeft-arm medium-fast2023₹4.4 crore (US$550,000)Overseas
27Mohit Sharma India (1988-09-18) 18 September 1988Right-handedRight-arm medium2023₹50 lakh (US$63,000)
Odean Smith West Indies (1996-11-01) 1 November 1996Right-handedRight-arm fast-medium2023₹50 lakh (US$63,000)Overseas

Administration and support staff
Position Name
COOArvinder Singh
Team managerSatyajit Parab
Director of cricketVikram Solanki
Head coachAshish Nehra
Batting coach and mentorGary Kirsten
Assistant coachAashish Kapoor
Assistant coachNaeem Amin
Assistant coachNarender Negi
Assistant coachMithun Manhas
Head physiotherapistRohit Sawalkar

Statistics

Overall results in the IPL

Last updated 22 May 2023

Year Total Wins Losses No result Win % Position Summary
2022 16 12 4 0 75.00% 1 Champions
2023 17 11 6 0 64.71% 2 Runners-up
Total 33 23 10 0 69.70%

By opposition

Last updated 27 May 2023

Opposition Played Won Lost NR Win %
Mumbai Indians 4 2 2 0 50%
Chennai Super Kings 5 3 2 0 60%
Delhi Capitals 3 2 1 0 66.66%
Kolkata Knight Riders 3 2 1 0 66.66%
Punjab Kings 3 2 1 0 66.66%
Rajasthan Royals 5 4 1 0 80%
Royal Challengers Bangalore 3 2 1 0 66.66%
Sunrisers Hyderabad 3 2 1 0 66.66%
Lucknow Super Giants 4 4 0 0 100%

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