The Gujarat Titans are a professional franchise cricket team based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. They compete in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Founded in 2021, the Titans' home ground is the Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera. The franchise is owned by CVC Capital Partners. The team's current captain is Shubman Gill, after Hardik Pandya was traded back to Mumbai Indians. Ashish Nehra serves as the head coach.

In August 2021, the IPL Governing Council issued an invitation to tender for two new franchises. A total of 22 companies declared interest, but with a high base price, there were no more than six serious bidders. The BCCI allowed a consortium of three companies or individuals to bid for each franchise. In October 2021, CBC Capital Partners won the rights to operate the Ahmedabad franchise with a bid of ?5,625 crore (US$700 million). Ahead of the IPL 2022 auctions, the franchise drafted Hardik Pandya as their captain.

One of the critical decisions for the new franchise was the appointment of the captain. Hardik Pandya, an experienced all-rounder for India, was drafted as the leader of the Gujarat Titans. Pandya's leadership skills, batting prowess, and ability to contribute with the ball made him an ideal choice.In their debut 2022 season, Gujarat Titans won their maiden IPL title under the captaincy of Hardik Pandya.

In February 2022, the team was officially named Gujarat Titans. They gained their first win against fellow newcomers Lucknow Super Giants, the first in their inaugural campaign. The Titans eventually won 10 of their 14 group matches, qualifying at the top of the table with 20 points.

They then won the first qualifier against Rajasthan Royals, whom they would meet again in the final after their qualifier win against Royal Challengers Bangalore. In the final, Gujarat won the toss and elected to bowl first, restricting Rajasthan to 130. They chased down the target with 11 balls to spare, with Shubham Gill hitting the winning six off the first ball of the 19th over. Hardik Pandya was named Man of the Match for his bowling figures of 3/17 and his 34 from 30 balls with a strike rate of 113.33.

Prior to the 2022 season, the team held their first-ever player auction. Despite facing criticism for their auction strategy and player selections, the Gujarat Titans defied expectations and performed remarkably well. Their first victory against Lucknow Super Giants, another debutant franchise, set the tone for their campaign.Throughout the group stage, the Titans displayed consistency and teamwork, winning 10 out of their 14 matches. Their strong performances earned them the top spot in the league table, securing 20 points.In the playoffs, the Titans faced Rajasthan Royals in the first qualifier. They emerged victorious, setting up a final clash against the same opponent. In the qualifier against Royal Challengers Bangalore, the Titans showcased their resilience and mental toughness to book a spot in the summit clash.

The final against Rajasthan Royals proved to be a closely contested affair. After winning the toss and opting to field first, the Gujarat Titans' bowling unit delivered an impressive performance, restricting the opposition to a modest total of 130.

In the run chase, the Titans displayed composure and determination. Shubman Gill, the young opener, played a crucial role, hitting the winning six in the 19th over to seal the victory. Hardik Pandya's all-round contribution, including his economical bowling spell and a valuable innings with the bat, earned him the Man of the Match award.

By winning the IPL title in their debut season, the Gujarat Titans joined an exclusive club, becoming only the second team to achieve this feat.