Gujarat Titans Boast 'Most Reliable Top Three' in IPL 2026 with Gill, Sudharsan, and Buttler
The Gujarat Titans (GT) squad analysis for IPL 2026 highlights the team's top-order consistency as its biggest strength heading into the new season. Despite losing key middle-order firepower, the Titans boast one of the most reliable top three combinations in the league, featuring captain Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, and new acquisition Jos Buttler.
Gill and Sudharsan are noted for their consistency and potential to contend for the Orange Cap, providing a solid foundation at the top. The addition of Buttler at number three further reinforces this stability. For captain Gill, the upcoming IPL season presents a major opportunity to re-establish his dominance in the T20 format after being overlooked for the T20 World Cup 2026 squad. Analysts suggest this snub might motivate the opener to approach the season with renewed, positive intent, building on his strong run-scoring form from previous campaigns.
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“The presence of Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan at the top of the order gives a lot of solidity to the side. While they might not be a flashy pair like Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head, they are way more consistent and contenders for the Orange Cap. With Jos Buttler coming in at No. 3, the Titans have one of the most reliable top three in the league.”
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Leading Run Scorers - IPL 2025
Top run-getters in the 2025 IPL season
| Select | Rank | Player | Team | run-scorers |
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#1 | Gujarat Titans | 759 runs | ||
#2 | Mumbai Indians | 717 runs | ||
#3 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 657 runs | ||
| #4 | Gujarat Titans | 650 runs | ||
| #5 | Punjab Kings | 604 runs |
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“The presence of Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan at the top of the order gives a lot of solidity to the side. While they might not be a flashy pair like Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head, they are way more consistent and contenders for the Orange Cap. With Jos Buttler coming in at No. 3, the Titans have one of the most reliable top three in the league.”
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