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Dhananjaya de Silva 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.
Dhananjaya de Silva (Sri Lanka) has 890 T20I runs at avg 20.7 in 48 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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Dhananjaya de Silva 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 | Dhananjaya de Silva | Shubman Gill |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 5 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 87 | 104 |
| Best fantasy score | 161 | 329 |
| Runs | 298 | 1256 |
| Strike rate | 54.3 | 109.1 |
| Fours | 35 | 160 |
| Sixes | 2 | 26 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 2 | 5 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 5 |
| Highest score | 120 | 223 |
| Economy rate | 3.13 | 4.00 |
| Catches | 4 | 10 |
| Total dismissals | 4 | 12 |
| Statistic | Dhananjaya de Silva | Shubman Gill |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 48 | 36 |
| Runs | 890 | 869 |
| Batting average | 20.70 | 28.03 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 3 |
| Wickets | 17 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 19.24 | — |
| Economy rate | 6.86 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Dhananjaya de Silva has played 48 T20Is and Shubman Gill 36. Dhananjaya de Silva has 890 runs at 20.7, against 869 at 28.0 for Shubman Gill, so Dhananjaya de Silva has scored more. Hundreds: Dhananjaya de Silva 0, Shubman Gill 1. Fifties: 3 and 3. Dhananjaya de Silva also bowls: 17 wickets at an economy of 6.86, while Shubman Gill has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Dhananjaya de Silva has played 93 ODIs and Shubman Gill 70. Dhananjaya de Silva has 1,924 runs at 25.6, against 3,713 at 64.0 for Shubman Gill, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Dhananjaya de Silva 0, Shubman Gill 11. Fifties: 10 and 20. Dhananjaya de Silva also bowls: 48 wickets, while Shubman Gill has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Dhananjaya de Silva has played 67 Tests and Shubman Gill 43. Dhananjaya de Silva has 4,320 runs at 39.3, against 3,043 at 43.5 for Shubman Gill, so Dhananjaya de Silva has scored more. Hundreds: Dhananjaya de Silva 13, Shubman Gill 11. Fifties: 19 and 8. Dhananjaya de Silva also bowls: 43 wickets, while Shubman Gill has not taken a Test wicket.
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: Dhananjaya de Silva 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?
Dhananjaya de Silva vs Shubman Gill · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.
T20I career: Dhananjaya de Silva has scored 890 T20I runs in 48 matches at an average of 20.70, with 3 half-centuries. He has also taken 17 T20I wickets at an average of 19.24 with an economy of 6.86.
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.
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