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Jonny Bairstow vs Shubman Gill — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Jonny Bairstow or Shubman Gill?

Jonny Bairstow has the edge on the headline numbers: Jonny Bairstow leads on T20I batting (1,671 runs, avg 29.8). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Jonny Bairstow (London Spirit) has 1,671 T20I runs at avg 29.8 in 80 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
🏏
Jonny Bairstow
👻 LS · 9 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Shubman Gill
🇮🇳 IND · 10 cr
🏏
Jonny Bairstow
👻 London Spirit
🧤 WK
9 cr
Credits
45
Avg Pts
93
Best FP
34.8
Pts/Cr
136
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🏏
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
64 higher avg pts · 329 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 Jonny Bairstow
VS
🏏 Shubman Gill
T20I Career Overview
80Matches36
🏏 Batting
1671Runs869
29.84Batting Avg28.03
137.76Strike Rate—
0Centuries1
10Half-Centuries3
76Sixes 🔴26
90
Best Score
126*
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Jonny Bairstow 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
StatisticJonny BairstowShubman Gill
Matches720
Avg fantasy points45109
Best fantasy score93329
Runs1361288
Strike rate156.3113.5
Fours13163
Sixes829
Half-centuries (50+)16
Centuries (100+)05
Highest score56223
Economy rate0.004.00
Catches512
Total dismissals615
International career — T20I
StatisticJonny BairstowShubman Gill
Matches8036
Runs1671869
Batting average29.8428.03
Strike rate137.8—
Centuries (100+)01
Half-centuries (50+)103

📋 Format by format

T20I. Jonny Bairstow has played 80 T20Is and Shubman Gill 36. Jonny Bairstow has 1,671 runs at 29.8 (strike rate 137.8), against 869 at 28.0 for Shubman Gill, so Jonny Bairstow has scored more. Hundreds: Jonny Bairstow 0, Shubman Gill 1. Fifties: 10 and 3.

ODI. Jonny Bairstow has played 107 ODIs and Shubman Gill 70. Jonny Bairstow has 3,868 runs at 43.0, against 3,713 at 64.0 for Shubman Gill, so Jonny Bairstow has scored more. Hundreds: Jonny Bairstow 11, Shubman Gill 11. Fifties: 17 and 20.

Test. Jonny Bairstow has played 100 Tests and Shubman Gill 43. Jonny Bairstow has 6,042 runs at 36.4 (strike rate 59.1), against 3,043 at 43.5 for Shubman Gill, so Jonny Bairstow has scored more. Hundreds: Jonny Bairstow 12, Shubman Gill 11. Fifties: 26 and 8.

International numbers up to 23 August 2026.

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

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

T20I career: Jonny Bairstow has scored 1,671 T20I runs in 80 matches at an average of 29.84, with 10 half-centuries.

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 — Jonny Bairstow 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.

Jonny Bairstow 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 — Jonny Bairstow or Shubman Gill?

Jonny Bairstow has the superior batting strike rate this season (156.3), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Jonny Bairstow and Shubman Gill?

Jonny Bairstow 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 Jonny Bairstow and Shubman Gill won?

Jonny Bairstow 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 Jonny Bairstow 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 London Spirit 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, Jonny Bairstow or Shubman Gill?

Jonny Bairstow has more T20I runs: Jonny Bairstow has 1,671 in 80 matches (average 29.8) and Shubman Gill has 869 in 36 (average 28.0).

Who has more ODI runs, Jonny Bairstow or Shubman Gill?

Jonny Bairstow has more ODI runs: Jonny Bairstow has 3,868 in 107 matches (average 43.0) and Shubman Gill has 3,713 in 70 (average 64.0).

Who has more Test runs, Jonny Bairstow or Shubman Gill?

Jonny Bairstow has more Test runs: Jonny Bairstow has 6,042 in 100 matches (average 36.4) and Shubman Gill has 3,043 in 43 (average 43.5).
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