In a thrilling pre-season development, Gujarat Titans have signed Kagiso Rabada for the upcoming IPL 2026 edition. The franchise confirmed the news via a vibrant post on X, featuring the speedster’s image and the caption: ‘If you blinked, you missed the entry. Welcome home, Kagiso Rabada.’ This move strengthens GT’s bowling arsenal ahead of the March 28 opener.
Rabada’s journey with Gujarat has been patchy. In IPL 2025, personal commitments limited him to four games, where he snared two wickets but leaked runs at 11.57 economy. His T20 World Cup 2026 form was equally underwhelming – five wickets from seven outings at 8.13 economy – yet his pedigree suggests he could turn it around in the high-pressure IPL environment.
GT’s fast bowling unit looks stacked. Mohammed Siraj brings express pace, Prasidh Krishna’s swing terrorized opponents last year with 25 wickets in 15 games, and Ishant Sharma offers wily experience. Jason Holder’s all-round skills add depth, promising balance to the side.
Shubman Gill’s captaincy guided GT to the eliminator in 2025, despite a loss to MI. Gill’s 650 runs came at a blistering 155 strike rate, but it was Sai Sudharsan’s 759 runs at 156 SR that stole the show, making him the season’s top scorer. As Rabada settles in, Gujarat eyes a deep playoff run and possibly the elusive IPL trophy.