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BJ Watling vs Shubman Gill: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
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.
BJ Watling () has 38 T20I runs at avg 9.5 in 5 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.
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BJ Watling 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).
| Statistic | BJ Watling | Shubman Gill |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 0 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 0 | 111 |
| Best fantasy score | 0 | 329 |
| Runs | 0 | 1320 |
| Strike rate | 0.0 | 111.2 |
| Fours | 0 | 167 |
| Sixes | 0 | 29 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 6 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 5 |
| Highest score | 0 | 223 |
| Economy rate | 0.00 | 4.00 |
| Catches | 0 | 11 |
| Total dismissals | 0 | 14 |
| Statistic | BJ Watling | Shubman Gill |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 5 | 36 |
| Runs | 38 | 869 |
| Batting average | 9.50 | 28.03 |
| Strike rate | 65.5 | — |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. BJ Watling has played 5 T20Is and Shubman Gill 36. BJ Watling has 38 runs at 9.5 (strike rate 65.5), against 869 at 28.0 for Shubman Gill, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: BJ Watling 0, Shubman Gill 1. Fifties: 0 and 3.
ODI. BJ Watling has played 28 ODIs and Shubman Gill 70. BJ Watling has 573 runs at 24.9 (strike rate 68.4), against 3,713 at 64.0 for Shubman Gill, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: BJ Watling 0, Shubman Gill 11. Fifties: 5 and 20.
Test. BJ Watling has played 75 Tests and Shubman Gill 43. BJ Watling has 3,790 runs at 37.5 (strike rate 42.6), against 3,043 at 43.5 for Shubman Gill, so BJ Watling has scored more. Hundreds: BJ Watling 8, Shubman Gill 11. Fifties: 19 and 8.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
What is happening now
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.
🧠Quick quiz: BJ Watling and Shubman Gill
2 questions, answers explained. No sign-up needed.
- 1. How many runs did Gill score to win the 2023 IPL Orange Cap?
- 2. Against which team did Gill make 223 not out in September 2026, the highest ODI score by a captain?
BJ Watling vs Shubman Gill · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.
T20I career: BJ Watling has scored 38 T20I runs in 5 matches at an average of 9.50.
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 111 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.
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