Five seasons, 77 IPL matches, 47 wins. Across 2022 to 2026, Gujarat Titans won 61.0% of their completed games, reached the playoffs four times and played in three finals. Of the teams that have played every season since 2022, none have reached more finals. On 29 May 2022 they won the title at the Narendra Modi Stadium in their very first season. Since then they have lost two finals: one to the last ball of a rain-hit night in 2023, and one to Royal Challengers Bengaluru on 31 May 2026.
There is a second number that matters as much as the first: 4–5. That is Gujarat's playoff record across those five seasons. The Titans have become very good at getting to the knockouts. Their record once they get there is mixed. This deep-dive follows both stories: a franchise built in a single auction room in February 2022, and why a team that won 18 points' worth of league games in 2026 still finished second.
The Story: From Expansion Side to Permanent Contender
2022 — The Debut Nobody Priced In
Gujarat entered the IPL in 2022 alongside Lucknow Super Giants. Before the 2022 mega auction they drafted three players: Hardik Pandya, Rashid Khan and Shubman Gill. Ashish Nehra was appointed head coach, with Gary Kirsten as batting coach and mentor. Most previews in March 2022 picked them as a mid-table side with a thin batting order.
Their first match was against Lucknow at the Wankhede on 28 March 2022, and they won it by five wickets. Mohammed Shami was Player of the Match. In 2022 they won 10 of 14 league matches, topped the table, and won 12 of 16 games overall. The league stage was played in Mumbai and Pune that year, so they hardly had a home ground. Gujarat did not win their first title at home. They won it as the best travelling side in the competition.
The 2022 batting was spread almost evenly across three players. Pandya made 487 runs, Gill 483 and David Miller 481, only six runs apart. GT had match-winners at the top, in the middle and at the finish. Shami took 20 wickets and Rashid 19, and Lockie Ferguson's pace gave them 12 more.
Two moments from 2022 still define the franchise. One was Rahul Tewatia hitting sixes off the last two balls to beat Punjab Kings in April 2022. The other came in Qualifier 1 at Eden Gardens on 24 May 2022. Chasing Rajasthan Royals' 188/6, Miller (68*) took GT to 191/3 in 19.3 overs, hitting three sixes in the final over. In the final, Pandya took 3/17 and Rajasthan were held to 130/9. GT chased it down in 18.1 overs, and Pandya was named Player of the Match.
2023 — Gill's Summer and the Last-Ball Final
GT were even better in 2023. They topped the league again on 20 points and moved into Ahmedabad, where 132,000 seats were now their home. Gill had one of the great IPL seasons: 890 runs for the franchise, including centuries against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians. On 26 May 2023 his 129 in Qualifier 2 against Mumbai took GT to 233/3. That is still the highest total in franchise history, and they won by 62 runs.
The bowling was just as strong. Shami took 28 wickets and won the Purple Cap, with Rashid and Mohit Sharma on 27 each. Three bowlers from one attack each took 27 or more wickets in a single season, which made the GT bowling unit the deepest in the league.
The 2023 final is where the "nearly" side of the story starts. Rain washed out 28 May, so the match was played on the reserve day, 29 May 2023. B Sai Sudharsan made 96 off 47 balls and GT posted 214/4. More rain cut Chennai's target to 171 in 15 overs. With 10 needed off the last two balls, Ravindra Jadeja hit Mohit Sharma for six and then four, and Chennai Super Kings won by five wickets. GT were a single ball short of back-to-back titles in their first two seasons.
2024 — The Captain Leaves, the Floor Drops
In November 2023 Hardik Pandya was traded back to Mumbai Indians, and Gill took over the captaincy at 24. Shami missed the 2024 season after ankle surgery. GT won 5, lost 7 and had two games washed out, finishing eighth on 12 points. On 17 April 2024 Delhi Capitals bowled them out for 89 at home in 17.3 overs, the lowest total in franchise history, and chased it down in 8.5 overs.
The season still had a high point. On 10 May 2024 against Chennai, Gill and Sai Sudharsan both made centuries in a 210-run opening stand, and GT made 231/3. Sai Sudharsan led the team with 527 runs. That season showed the franchise had a new batting core, even though the rest of the squad had broken up.
2025 and 2026 — The Rebuild That Worked
GT rebuilt at the 2025 mega auction. They bought Jos Buttler, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada and Prasidh Krishna to go with Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Rashid, Tewatia and Shahrukh Khan. In 2025 Sai Sudharsan won the Orange Cap with 759 runs and Prasidh won the Purple Cap with 25 wickets. GT held both caps for the second time in three seasons. GT led the table for much of the league stage, then lost momentum late. They finished third and lost the Eliminator to Mumbai by 20 runs at New Chandigarh on 30 May 2025.
The 2026 season looked like a step backwards at first. GT lost their first two games, to Punjab Kings by three wickets and to Rajasthan by six runs, then beat Delhi by one run on 8 April 2026. From that one-run win onwards they won nine of their last 12 league games. Those wins included 229/4 against Rajasthan in Jaipur (won by 77 runs), an 82-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, and 229/4 against Chennai, who were bowled out for 140 inside 14 overs. GT finished second on 18 points.
The playoffs followed the familiar pattern. Royal Challengers Bengaluru scored 254/5 in Qualifier 1 at Dharamsala on 26 May 2026 and won by 92 runs. GT recovered in Qualifier 2 at New Chandigarh three days later, chasing 215 against Rajasthan with 1.2 overs to spare, with Gill named Player of the Match. Then, in the final at Ahmedabad on 31 May 2026, they made only 155/8 and Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by five wickets. That gave RCB back-to-back titles. GT had now lost a third final.
The Data: Five Seasons in Numbers
Season-by-season record (all matches, incl. playoffs)
| Season | Played | Won | Lost | Win % | League finish | Playoff result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 75.0% | 1st | Champions (beat RR) |
| 2023 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 64.7% | 1st | Runners-up (lost to CSK) |
| 2024 | 12* | 5 | 7 | 41.7% | 8th | — |
| 2025 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 60.0% | 3rd | Lost Eliminator (MI) |
| 2026 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 58.8% | 2nd | Runners-up (lost to RCB) |
| Total | 77 | 47 | 30 | 61.0% | 4 playoffs, 3 finals, 1 title |
*Two further 2024 matches were abandoned without a ball bowled.
Franchise leaders, 2022–2025 (ball-by-ball data)
| Batter | Runs | Strike rate | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | 2,449 | 149.8 | 83 |
| Sai Sudharsan | 1,793 | 145.9 | 53 |
| David Miller | 950 | 145.3 | 44 |
| Hardik Pandya | 833 | 133.5 | 27 |
| Wriddhiman Saha | 824 | 124.7 | 18 |
| Bowler | Wickets | Economy | Overs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rashid Khan | 65 | 8.08 | 230 |
| Mohammed Shami | 48 | 8.00 | 126 |
| Mohit Sharma | 40 | 9.45 | 83 |
| Sai Kishore | 32 | 8.86 | 74 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 25 | 8.27 | 59 |
Gill's figures stand out. Across four seasons he has made 37% more runs for GT than the next-best batter, and he has the most Player of the Match awards in GT wins (11). Rashid is second with six. Rashid's economy rate has risen from his 2022 levels, but he has bowled 230 overs for the franchise, roughly 57 a season. No other GT bowler comes close to that workload.
Head-to-head and venue splits, 2022–2026
| Opponent | Played | GT won | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 7 | 6 | 85.7% |
| Rajasthan Royals | 11 | 8 | 72.7% |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 6 | 4 | 66.7% |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 8 | 5 | 62.5% |
| Delhi Capitals | 8 | 5 | 62.5% |
| Chennai Super Kings | 10 | 6 | 60.0% |
| Mumbai Indians | 9 | 5 | 55.6% |
| Punjab Kings | 8 | 4 | 50.0% |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 10 | 4 | 40.0% |
Two patterns stand out. GT have won 8 of 11 against Rajasthan, including the 2022 final and the 2026 Qualifier 2. RCB are the only opponent with a winning record against them: GT have lost 6 of 10, including both 2026 playoff games.
The second pattern is about venue. GT have won 18 of 31 matches in Ahmedabad (58.1%) and 29 of 46 everywhere else (63.0%). They also win more often chasing (28 of 43, 65.1%) than batting first (19 of 34, 55.9%). All three of their finals were played in Ahmedabad. They won the one where they chased (2022) and lost the two where they batted first (2023 and 2026).
Legacy Impact — What This Means Now
Gujarat Titans are now the benchmark for how an expansion franchise should be built. Lucknow, who joined in the same year, have been through several coaching and captaincy changes. Gujarat have had the same head coach, Ashish Nehra, in all five seasons. Their retention decisions have also been consistent: Gill, Rashid, Sai Sudharsan and Tewatia have stayed through two different squad cycles. The early belief that a team can be built around a few top-order batters and a world-class leg-spinner has worked.
The 2026 squad, under Gill as captain with Buttler at the top, is the most complete they have had since 2023. Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips and Jason Holder give them all-round depth. Holder was Player of the Match twice in a row, on 30 April and 3 May 2026. The open question is the big games: the 2023 final, the 2025 Eliminator, and two 2026 knockouts against an RCB side that beat them in the final at their own ground.
CricMind's Oracle reflects that tension. Before Qualifier 1 on 26 May 2026, the model made GT 54% favourites over RCB. GT lost by 92 runs, and that miss is recorded on our public prediction tracker. The Titans' league form will keep them among the stronger-rated sides going into IPL 2027. Their playoff record is a reminder that a 54% call is closer to a coin flip than a certainty.
For more on how GT got here, see our earlier Gujarat Titans franchise history.
Three Takeaways
- Consistency is the franchise's identity. Four playoff appearances in five seasons, one head coach, and a core of Gill, Rashid, Sai Sudharsan and Tewatia that has survived two mega auctions. Since 2022 only RCB have matched that playoff count.
- The 4–5 playoff record is the open question. GT won the 2022 title as a team that chased with composure. Since then they have lost five knockouts: two finals batting first, two chases of 229 or more (MI in 2025, RCB's 254/5 in 2026), and a 15-run defeat to CSK in the 2023 Qualifier 1.
- Gill is now the franchise. He has 2,449 runs from 2022 to 2025, 11 Player of the Match awards in GT wins, the 2023 run of 890, and the captaincy since 2024. Few IPL franchises have depended this much on one player.
FAQ
How many IPL titles have Gujarat Titans won?
One. Gujarat Titans won the IPL in their debut season, beating Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on 29 May 2022. They were runners-up in 2023 (to CSK) and 2026 (to RCB).
What is Gujarat Titans' record since joining the IPL?
From 2022 to 2026 GT played 77 completed matches, winning 47 and losing 30, a 61.0% win rate. They reached the playoffs in 2022, 2023, 2025 and 2026, and missed out only in 2024.
Who has scored the most runs for Gujarat Titans?
Shubman Gill, with 2,449 runs at a strike rate of 149.8 from 2022 to 2025. That includes 890 runs in 2023, the franchise's best single season. Sai Sudharsan is second with 1,793, and won the Orange Cap in 2025 with 759 runs.
Who has taken the most wickets for Gujarat Titans?
Rashid Khan, with 65 wickets in 230 overs from 2022 to 2025. Mohammed Shami took 48 in two seasons, including the 2023 Purple Cap with 28, and Prasidh Krishna won the Purple Cap for GT in 2025 with 25.
What is Gujarat Titans' highest and lowest IPL total?
Their highest is 233/3 against Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 on 26 May 2023, built on Shubman Gill's 129. Their lowest is 89 all out against Delhi Capitals in Ahmedabad on 17 April 2024.
Who coaches Gujarat Titans?
Ashish Nehra has been head coach in every season since the franchise's debut in 2022, which is rare stability in the IPL. Shubman Gill has been captain since 2024, after Hardik Pandya led the side in 2022 and 2023.
Why did Gujarat Titans lose the IPL 2026 final?
Batting first in Ahmedabad on 31 May 2026, GT made only 155/8, well below the 214 they had chased down in Qualifier 2. Royal Challengers Bengaluru reached the target with five wickets and two overs to spare, and Virat Kohli was named Player of the Match.