Searching "Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Shubman Gill" usually means you want a straight answer: who is better right now, and who should you captain in fantasy cricket? This guide summarises what matters, then links to CricketDream's live head-to-head comparison with full career numbers across formats.
Quick answer: who is better?
There is no single winner across every format and role. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shubman Gill are IPL 2026 captaincy rivals at the top of the order. The fair comparison splits T20I, ODI, Test (where applicable) and recent IPL form, then weighs what you actually need: runs, wickets, strike rate or fantasy points.
What to compare before picking a captain
- Recent form (last 5–10 innings) vs career average
- Strike rate / economy in the format you are playing fantasy for
- Venue and opposition if the match is today
- Role ceiling: an opener faces more balls; a bowler peaks on wicket hauls
Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Shubman Gill: international numbers side by side
Career figures are up to 2026-08-23, taken from completed international matches only.
T20I record
Ruturaj Gaikwad has played 23 T20Is and Shubman Gill 36. Ruturaj Gaikwad has 633 runs at 39.6 (strike rate 143.5), against 869 at 28.0 for Shubman Gill, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Ruturaj Gaikwad 1, Shubman Gill 1. Fifties: 4 and 3.
ODI record
Ruturaj Gaikwad has played 12 ODIs and Shubman Gill 70. Ruturaj Gaikwad has 329 runs at 36.6, against 3,713 at 64.0 for Shubman Gill, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Ruturaj Gaikwad 1, Shubman Gill 11. Fifties: 2 and 20.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is better: Ruturaj Gaikwad or Shubman Gill?
Open the live comparison at /compare/ruturaj-gaikwad-vs-shubman-gill for side-by-side T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats. Numbers update from CricketDream's player database, use the format tabs to see who leads in the discipline you care about.
Who should I captain in fantasy: Ruturaj Gaikwad or Shubman Gill?
Captain the player with the higher ceiling for today's format and venue. If one is an all-rounder with bat-and-ball points, they often outscore a pure batter on a helpful pitch. Check the compare page's IPL fantasy averages when the match is a franchise game.
Who has more T20I runs, Ruturaj Gaikwad or Shubman Gill?
Shubman Gill has more T20I runs: Ruturaj Gaikwad has 633 in 23 matches (average 39.6) and Shubman Gill has 869 in 36 (average 28.0).
Who has more ODI runs, Ruturaj Gaikwad or Shubman Gill?
Shubman Gill has more ODI runs: Ruturaj Gaikwad has 329 in 12 matches (average 36.6) and Shubman Gill has 3,713 in 70 (average 64.0).
See every stat for Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Shubman Gill: batting, bowling and fantasy points.
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