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Ajinkya Rahane vs Shubman Gill: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better, Ajinkya Rahane or Shubman Gill?

Shubman Gill has the edge on the headline numbers: Shubman Gill leads on T20I batting (869 runs, avg 28.0). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Ajinkya Rahane (Kolkata Knight Riders) has 375 T20I runs at avg 20.8 in 20 matches. Shubman Gill (India) has 869 T20I runs at avg 28.0 in 36 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Ajinkya Rahane
💜 KKR · 8.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Shubman Gill
🇮🇳 IND · 10 cr
🏏
Ajinkya Rahane
💜 Kolkata Knight Riders
BAT
8.5 cr
Credits
44
Avg Pts
120
Best FP
72.8
Pts/Cr
335
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
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Shubman Gill
🇮🇳 India
BAT🏅 3× MOTM
10 cr
Credits
104
Avg Pts
329
Best FP
295.6
Pts/Cr
1256
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series: comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Shubman Gill
60 higher avg pts · 329 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 Ajinkya Rahane
VS
🏏 Shubman Gill
T20I Career Overview
20Matches36
🏏 Batting
375Runs869
20.83Batting Avg28.03
113.29Strike Rate—
0Centuries1
1Half-Centuries3
6Sixes 🔴26
61
Best Score
126*
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Ajinkya Rahane vs Shubman Gill · Stat Comparison Table

Head-to-head numbers at a glance. Higher value is highlighted in green (lower is better for economy and bowling/batting averages).

IPL season stats
StatisticAjinkya RahaneShubman Gill
Matches1420
Avg fantasy points44104
Best fantasy score120329
Runs3351256
Strike rate135.1109.1
Fours25160
Sixes1826
Half-centuries (50+)25
Centuries (100+)05
Highest score67223
Economy rate0.004.00
Catches710
Total dismissals712
International career · T20I
StatisticAjinkya RahaneShubman Gill
Matches2036
Runs375869
Batting average20.8328.03
Strike rate113.3—
Centuries (100+)01
Half-centuries (50+)13

📋 Format by format

T20I. Ajinkya Rahane has played 20 T20Is and Shubman Gill 36. Ajinkya Rahane has 375 runs at 20.8 (strike rate 113.3), against 869 at 28.0 for Shubman Gill, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Ajinkya Rahane 0, Shubman Gill 1. Fifties: 1 and 3.

ODI. Ajinkya Rahane has played 90 ODIs and Shubman Gill 70. Ajinkya Rahane has 2,962 runs at 35.3 (strike rate 80.0), against 3,713 at 64.0 for Shubman Gill, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Ajinkya Rahane 3, Shubman Gill 11. Fifties: 24 and 20.

Test. Ajinkya Rahane has played 85 Tests and Shubman Gill 43. Ajinkya Rahane has 5,077 runs at 38.5 (strike rate 49.7), against 3,043 at 43.5 for Shubman Gill, so Ajinkya Rahane has scored more. Hundreds: Ajinkya Rahane 12, Shubman Gill 11. Fifties: 26 and 8.

International numbers up to 23 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Ajinkya Rahane
✓ Higher strike rate
🏏 Shubman Gill
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Shubman Gill
104 avg pts · 329 best · 3 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Ajinkya Rahane
Captaining Shubman Gill gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.

What is happening now

Shubman Gill

India Test and ODI captain, back at number one in ODI batting

30 Sep 2026: Unbeaten 223 off 133 balls (26 fours, 8 sixes) in the second ODI against the West Indies, a second ODI double century.

Full Gill profile →

Did you know: Shubman Gill

  • Born 8 September 1999. Captains India in Tests and ODIs and Gujarat Titans in the IPL.
  • Fastest to 2,000 ODI runs (38 innings) and 2,500 ODI runs (50 innings).
  • Youngest man to score an ODI double century, at 23.
  • 23 international centuries: 11 in Tests, 11 in ODIs and 1 in T20Is.
Full Shubman Gill profile →

🧠Quick quiz: Ajinkya Rahane and Shubman Gill

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  1. 1. How many runs did Gill score to win the 2023 IPL Orange Cap?
  2. 2. Against which team did Gill make 223 not out in September 2026, the highest ODI score by a captain?
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Ajinkya Rahane vs Shubman Gill · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Ajinkya Rahane has scored 375 T20I runs in 20 matches at an average of 20.83, with 1 half-century.

T20I career: Shubman Gill has scored 869 T20I runs in 36 matches at an average of 28.03, with 1 century.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Shubman Gill is the stronger pick with an average of 104 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.

Stats are sourced from international career records. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who has better fantasy stats, Ajinkya Rahane or Shubman Gill?

Based on recent data, Shubman Gill has the edge with a higher average of 104 fantasy points per game. Shubman Gill leads in runs scored (1256 runs). Overall Shubman Gill is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Ajinkya Rahane vs Shubman Gill: who is a better fantasy captain?

Shubman Gill is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 104 pts per game with a best score of 329 pts. As captain you earn 2× points, so choosing the player in better form is crucial. Always check the toss and playing XI before finalising your captain.

Who has a better strike rate, Ajinkya Rahane or Shubman Gill?

Ajinkya Rahane has the superior batting strike rate this season (135.1), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Ajinkya Rahane and Shubman Gill?

Ajinkya Rahane costs 8.5 Cr and Shubman Gill costs 10 Cr in current fantasy. The player with lower credits who delivers similar points gives you better value, freeing up budget for other expensive picks.

How many MOTM awards have Ajinkya Rahane and Shubman Gill won?

Ajinkya Rahane has won 0 Man of the Match awards and Shubman Gill has won 3 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Ajinkya Rahane or Shubman Gill in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Shubman Gill is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions: if Kolkata Knight Riders are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for India. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Ajinkya Rahane or Shubman Gill?

Shubman Gill has more T20I runs: Ajinkya Rahane has 375 in 20 matches (average 20.8) and Shubman Gill has 869 in 36 (average 28.0).

Who has more ODI runs, Ajinkya Rahane or Shubman Gill?

Shubman Gill has more ODI runs: Ajinkya Rahane has 2,962 in 90 matches (average 35.3) and Shubman Gill has 3,713 in 70 (average 64.0).

Who has more Test runs, Ajinkya Rahane or Shubman Gill?

Ajinkya Rahane has more Test runs: Ajinkya Rahane has 5,077 in 85 matches (average 38.5) and Shubman Gill has 3,043 in 43 (average 43.5).
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