Gujarat Titans joined the Indian Premier League in 2022 and instantly became one of the best-performing teams, as if that was obvious from the start. They even managed to secure the IPL title in their inaugural year, which is quite remarkable considering they had just made their debut in the competition. In IPL 2022, the team showed tremendous form and finished atop the points table. The same pattern continued for them in IPL 2023, where they topped the points table once more at the league stage. However, it took them just two seasons in the competition to find their way back to the finals. Unfortunately, they lost the IPL final to Chennai Super Kings, finishing second in the process. With such a high level of consistency from the beginning itself, it didn't take long for GT to become one of the top-performing franchisees in the IPL. Change in Captaincy After Hardik Pandya Exit After IPL 2023, Hardik Pandya left Gujarat Titans and went back to Mumbai Indians. For the franchise it was a major shift, because Hardik had steered the team from the very beginning, step by step really. After he exited, Shubman Gill the opener was named as the new captain of Gujarat Titans. Then in IPL 2024, the team couldn’t really find its groove, struggled a bit and didn’t make much of a big impact. Still, Gujarat Titans made a solid comeback in IPL 2025, qualifying for the playoffs once more. And in IPL 2026, they stayed on track too, reaching the playoffs for the fourth time in five seasons. That kind of run basically proves how consistent the franchise has been since they entered the league. Also Read | IPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans Qualifier 1st T20 Match Prediction - Who will win today's match between RCB vs GT IPL T20 match? Gujarat Titans Record in Qualifier 1 In the IPL setup, the top two sides from the points table play in Qualifier 1. The winner books a place in the final directly, while the team that loses gets another shot via Qualifier 2. Gujarat Titans have played in Qualifier 1 on two occasions so far. In IPL 2022, they beat Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets in Qualifier 1, then moved into the final. After that, they clinched the title in their debut season. In IPL 2023, GT again reached Qualifier 1. This time, they faced Chennai Super Kings but lost by 15 runs, which hurt, but that’s how it goes sometimes. Overall, so far, GT have played two Qualifier 1 matches, winning one and losing one. Gujarat Titans Qualifier 1 Results vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2022 – Won by 7 wickets vs Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2023 – Lost by 15 runs Gujarat Titans Aim for More Success Even if Gujarat Titans are among the newest teams in the IPL, they’ve already built a serious record in a short window of time. Making the playoffs in four out of five seasons is huge for any franchise. Their performances suggest the squad has dependable players and leadership that knows what to do in pressure moments. With Shubman Gill steering the side, plus a stack of talented players in the squad, Gujarat Titans will now try to add another IPL trophy to their name in the upcoming seasons.