Here are some things going against GT before the SRH clash 👀
• Every team that wore a special/different jersey this season ended up losing 😭
• GT haven’t won a single match in the lavender jersey since 2024 💀
Manifesting a century from Jos in the lavender jersey 💜✨
GT vs SRH will be one of the most important matches for both teams 👀🔥
The winner of this clash will directly move to the top of the points table 🚀
If GT wins against RR on 9th May, they’ll move to 2nd position in the points table 👀🔥
What is the need of Rahul T if he is out of form?
GT already have Jason Holder as a finisher.
KK can actually play long innings if there’s an early collapse and he can hit big as well, especially with the red-hot form he is in right now.
GT vs RR on 9th May 👀🔥
Hope Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals ends with Rashid Khan finishing it off and pulling out that Tushar Deshpande celebration
Finally, SRK is dropped from the team. Took long enough, but better late than never.
It’s looking like GT have finally found Hardik’s replacement in Jason Holder. Brings that same balance with bat, ball, and presence.
Maybe after today’s performance, SRK might finally be dropped from the XI. How many chances does one player get before the team moves on? 🤔 #GT #IPL
GT can be more balanced by adding Kumar Kushagra at No.4. If Washi isn’t being fully used as a bowler, then GT need an extra specialist batter in the middle order.
Kumar Kushagra’s recent SMAT stats:
422 runs in 10 matches
Average: 60.28
Strike Rate: 161.68
4 fifties
As of today, Gujarat Titans are still alive in the IPL 2026 playoff race, but they’ve made it harder for themselves.
Current reported position: 5th place
Matches: 8
Wins: 4
Losses: 4
Points: 8
NRR: -0.475 �
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GT Qualification Scenario
Safe Qualification Route
GT have 6 league matches left. Usually 16 points is the safe mark for playoffs.
That means GT likely need:
Win 4 of remaining 6 = 16 points (strong chance)
Win 3 of remaining 6 = 14 points (possible, depends on NRR and other teams)
Win 5 of remaining 6 = 18 points (almost certain, maybe Top 2 chance)
Biggest Problem: Net Run Rate
GT’s NRR is negative, so if multiple teams finish on 14 points, GT could lose tie-breakers unless they win upcoming games by decent margins.
If GT can bench their highest wicket-taker Prasidh Krishna, then why is Rashid Khan untouchable? No player should be above form, reputation, or team balance. 🤔 #GT #IPL