Gujarat Titans Team News: Shubman Gill Returns to Playing XI

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill has returned to the playing XI for the Indian Premier League 2026 match against Delhi Capitals on April 8, 2026. Gill replaces Kumar Kushagra at the top of the order to resume his opening partnership with Sai Sudharsan.

The match, designated as Match 14 of the tournament, is taking place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. At the toss, Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel elected to bowl first.

Gill’s Return and Injury Recovery

Gill’s return follows a period of absence due to physical setbacks. He missed the previous fixture against the Rajasthan Royals after suffering from a lower back muscle spasm and neck stiffness. During that match, Rashid Khan served as the stand-in captain for the Gujarat Titans.

The recovery was confirmed by teammate Sai Sudharsan during a pre-match press interaction on April 7, 2026, stating that Gill was recovering well and would play in the April 8 match. Gill was observed practicing in the nets prior to the game to ensure he had overcome the stiffness.

Team Lineups and Selection

The Delhi Capitals entered the match with an unchanged squad from their previous outing. The Gujarat Titans made a single change to their lineup to accommodate the returning captain.

The confirmed playing XI for the Gujarat Titans is as follows:

• Shubman Gill (c)
• B Sai Sudharsan
• Jos Buttler (wk)
• Washington Sundar
• Glenn Phillips
• Shahrukh Khan
• Rahul Tewatia
• Rashid Khan
• Kagiso Rabada
• Mohammed Siraj
• Ashok Sharma

The Delhi Capitals lineup features:

• KL Rahul (wk)
• Pathum Nissanka
• Nitish Rana
• David Miller
• Tristan Stubbs
• Axar Patel (c)
• Vipraj Nigam
• Kuldeep Yadav
• Lungi Ngidi
• T Natarajan
• Mukesh Kumar

Tournament Context and Standings

The return of their captain is a critical development for the Gujarat Titans, who currently occupy 9th place on the points table. The team is seeking its second win of the tournament after suffering losses in their last two matches against the Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings.

In contrast, the Delhi Capitals have maintained a strong start to the 2026 season. Led by Axar Patel, the side enters this contest with two wins from their first two games.

The match is scheduled for a 7:30 PM IST start at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, with Gujarat Titans aiming to improve their league standing and halt their recent losing streak.