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Janith Liyanage vs Shubman Gill: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better — Janith Liyanage 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.

Janith Liyanage (Sri Lanka) has 181 T20I runs at avg 22.6 in 14 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
🏏
Janith Liyanage
🇱🇰 SL · 9 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Shubman Gill
🇮🇳 IND · 10 cr
🏏
Janith Liyanage
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
BAT🏅 2× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
49
Avg Pts
106
Best FP
76.9
Pts/Cr
353
Total Runs
1
Total Wkts
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Shubman Gill
🇮🇳 India
BAT🏅 3× MOTM
10 cr
Credits
109
Avg Pts
329
Best FP
291.1
Pts/Cr
1288
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Shubman Gill
60 higher avg pts · 329 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 Janith Liyanage
VS
🏏 Shubman Gill
T20I Career Overview
14Matches36
🏏 Batting
181Runs869
22.63Batting Avg28.03
103.43Strike Rate—
0Centuries1
0Half-Centuries3
3Sixes 🔴26
41*
Best Score
126*
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Janith Liyanage 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
StatisticJanith LiyanageShubman Gill
Matches1420
Avg fantasy points49109
Best fantasy score106329
Runs3531288
Strike rate130.7113.5
Fours34163
Sixes1029
Half-centuries (50+)36
Centuries (100+)05
Highest score60223
Wickets10
Economy rate8.644.00
Best spell (wkts)10
Catches712
Total dismissals815
International career — T20I
StatisticJanith LiyanageShubman Gill
Matches1436
Runs181869
Batting average22.6328.03
Strike rate103.4—
Centuries (100+)01
Half-centuries (50+)03
Economy rate13.71—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Janith Liyanage has played 14 T20Is and Shubman Gill 36. Janith Liyanage has 181 runs at 22.6 (strike rate 103.4), against 869 at 28.0 for Shubman Gill, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Janith Liyanage 0, Shubman Gill 1. Fifties: 0 and 3.

ODI. Janith Liyanage has played 39 ODIs and Shubman Gill 70. Janith Liyanage has 1,089 runs at 41.9, against 3,713 at 64.0 for Shubman Gill, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Janith Liyanage 1, Shubman Gill 11. Fifties: 7 and 20.

International numbers up to 23 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Janith Liyanage
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More wickets
🏏 Shubman Gill
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Better economy rate
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Shubman Gill
109 avg pts · 329 best · 3 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Janith Liyanage
Captaining Shubman Gill gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Janith Liyanage vs Shubman Gill — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Janith Liyanage has scored 181 T20I runs in 14 matches at an average of 22.63.

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 109 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 — Janith Liyanage or Shubman Gill?

Based on recent data, Shubman Gill has the edge with a higher average of 109 fantasy points per game. Shubman Gill leads in runs scored (1288 runs). Overall Shubman Gill is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Janith Liyanage vs Shubman Gill — who is a better fantasy captain?

Shubman Gill is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 109 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 — Janith Liyanage or Shubman Gill?

Janith Liyanage has the superior batting strike rate this season (130.7), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Janith Liyanage and Shubman Gill?

Janith Liyanage costs 9 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 Janith Liyanage and Shubman Gill won?

Janith Liyanage has won 2 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 Janith Liyanage 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 Sri Lanka 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, Janith Liyanage or Shubman Gill?

Shubman Gill has more T20I runs: Janith Liyanage has 181 in 14 matches (average 22.6) and Shubman Gill has 869 in 36 (average 28.0).

Who has more ODI runs, Janith Liyanage or Shubman Gill?

Shubman Gill has more ODI runs: Janith Liyanage has 1,089 in 39 matches (average 41.9) and Shubman Gill has 3,713 in 70 (average 64.0).
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