GT (Source : IP[L/BCCI)

Gujarat Titans (GT) travel to the capital city in the quest for their maiden win of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season when they take on the Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday, April 8.

GT suffered a narrow six-run defeat at the hands of the Rajasthan Royals at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Chasing 211, the 2022 champions looked in control, with Sai Sudharsan scoring freely whilst opening the batting. The elegant left-handed batter scored 73 off 44 deliveries. 

Gujarat lost their way a little after Sudharsan was dismissed, but were still in the game till the last over. Needing 11 runs off the final six balls, the hosts were kept in check by Tushar Deshpande, who conceded just four runs off the final over to hand GT their second loss in the new season.

Despite losing two matches on the trot, GT have a stable playing XI with players just needing to get back in form. Captain Shubman Gill missed the game against RR due to a neck spasm, but he is set to return to the playing XI, bolstering the Ahmedabad-based side's batting lineup, which can take advantage of Arun Jaitley Stadium’s favourable batting conditions. 

Here is GT’s strongest predicted XI vs DC, Match 14, IPL 2026: Top Order: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (C), Jos Buttler (WK)

Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill are one of the most consistent opening pairs in recent IPL history. Along with Jos Buttler coming in at number three, GT have a reliable top order that can bat for the majority of the overs. Buttler’s form, however, remains a concern. In the last two games, the England wicketkeeper has scored 64 at a lowly strike-rate of 136.

Middle Order: Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan Kagiso Rabada & Rashid Khan (Photo Source: IPL)

GT’s middle order has not had the best of times in the two matches that they have played this season. However, there is immense quality in the lineup with the likes of Glenn Phillips and Rahul Tewatia, well-renowned for scoring quickly lower down the order.

Rashid Khan showed his batting prowess against the Rajasthan Royals, scoring 16-ball 24 to nearly take his side home. The introduction of Shahrukh Khan as an Impact Sub can also strengthen this middle order.

Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Ashok Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna

GT’s pace-bowling department is strong yet inconsistent. Prasidh Krishna is the pick of the bowlers, having won the Purple Cap in 2025. He has currently taken four wickets from two matches at an economy rate of nine. Kagiso Rabada has taken three wickets. His economy of 10.85 is a concern with Luke Wood waiting in the wings to take his place in the playing XI as an overseas fast bowler. 

Gujarat Titans' predicted playing XI in Match 14, IPL 2026:

Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Ashok Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.

Impact Player: M Shahrukh Khan