IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans receive timely Shubman Gill boost before Delhi Capitals game |

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Gujarat Titans opener Sai Sudharsan has confirmed that captain Shubman Gill will return for their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday.

Gill missed the previous game due to muscle spasms, bringing an end to a four-year run of 1,468 days without missing an IPL match for the franchise. Rashid Khan led the side in his absence, but the Titans went down by six runs to Rajasthan Royals in a close contest.

Gill had worn bandages on his shoulder and neck in that game and has been dealing with neck spasms since the 2025–26 home Test season. Sudharsan said the skipper has now recovered and is set to return to the top of the order in place of Kumar Kushagra.

“Shubman is coming along well. He’ll be playing tomorrow,” Sudharsan said in the pre-match press conference.

Gujarat could also look at Jason Holder as an option to bolster the middle order. The pitch in Delhi is expected to suit a high-scoring game. However, intermittent rain and a forecast of thunderstorms around 4 pm may leave some moisture on the surface. This could assist seamers early on before conditions settle.

Delhi Capitals are currently fourth on the points table, while Gujarat Titans sit ninth and will be keen to move up the standings. The game presents an opportunity for Gujarat to halt their losing run.

Ravi Bishnoi’s spell proved decisive in the last match, highlighting the issues Gujarat have faced with consistency.

With key players returning and conditions set for a competitive game, both sides will aim to make the most of their strengths and pick up important points.

Wednesday’s clash shapes up as a tight contest, with Gujarat looking to regain momentum and Delhi aiming to strengthen its place in the top four.

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Published By:

Saurabh Kumar

Published On:

Apr 7, 2026 19:16 IST

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