The lights of the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad are shining a little differently tonight, Tuesday. As the Gujarat Titans (GT) host Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 56th match of the IPL 2026, the home side has traded their signature navy blue for a striking shade of lavender. While the stakes on the points table remain high as the playoffs approach, the Titans are using this high-profile platform to champion a cause that transcends the boundaries of the cricket field.
Why Gujarat Titans switched from their traditional kit?
For the fourth consecutive year, the Gujarat Titans have donned the lavender jersey to spearhead their ‘Cancer Awareness’ initiative. Lavender is a colour that represents solidarity for all types of cancer survivors and those currently battling the disease. This visual transformation serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of early detection and the collective fight against a global health challenge.
The franchise remains deeply committed to this social responsibility. In their pre-match preview, the team emphasized that the clash against Hyderabad is about more than just securing two points. By wearing these special kits at the world’s largest cricket stadium, the Titans aim to spark conversations across millions of households. Shubman Gill and his men aren’t just playing for the fans in the stands; they are playing to honour the resilience of patients and the tireless work of healthcare professionals. This initiative has become a hallmark of the GT brand, blending sporting excellence with a profound humanitarian message.
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Playing XIs and impact substitutes of both teams
While the lavender kits steal the headlines for their message, the tactical battle on the pitch remains fierce. Both teams have named balanced XIs, keeping the evening dew and the Ahmedabad surface in mind.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (Playing XI): Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Smaran Ravichandran, Pat Cummins (c), Shivang Kumar, Eshan Malinga, Sakib Hussain, Praful Hinge.
Impact Subs: Travis Head, Liam Livingstone, Aniket Verma, Harshal Patel, Harsh Dubey.
Gujarat Titans (Playing XI): Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Nishant Sindhu, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj.
Impact Subs: Prasidh Krishna, R. Sai Kishore, Anuj Rawat, Kumar Kushagra, Glenn Phillips.
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