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Josh Tongue vs Shubman Gill: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better — Josh Tongue or Shubman Gill?

Josh Tongue has the edge on the headline numbers: Josh Tongue leads on T20I bowling (8 wickets, avg 20.4). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Josh Tongue (England) has 0 T20I runs 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.

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

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Josh Tongue
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENG · 8.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Shubman Gill
🇮🇳 IND · 10 cr
🏏
Josh Tongue
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
BOWL🌏 OS🏅 1× MOTM
8.5 cr
Credits
66
Avg Pts
269
Best FP
216.5
Pts/Cr
75
Total Runs
36
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
43 higher avg pts · 329 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 Josh Tongue
VS
🏏 Shubman Gill
T20I Career Overview
5Matches36
🏏 Batting
0Runs869
—Batting Avg28.03
0Centuries1
0Half-Centuries3
0Sixes 🔴26
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Best Score
126*
🎳 Bowling
8Wickets0
20.38Bowling Avg—
10.19Economy Rate—
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/28
Best Figures
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Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Josh Tongue 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
StatisticJosh TongueShubman Gill
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points66109
Best fantasy score269329
Runs751288
Strike rate72.8113.5
Fours12163
Sixes029
Half-centuries (50+)06
Centuries (100+)05
Highest score42223
Wickets360
Economy rate6.514.00
Best spell (wkts)80
Catches212
Total dismissals215
International career — T20I
StatisticJosh TongueShubman Gill
Matches536
Runs0869
Batting average—28.03
Centuries (100+)01
Half-centuries (50+)03
Wickets80
Bowling average20.38—
Economy rate10.19—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Josh Tongue has played 5 T20Is and Shubman Gill 36. Josh Tongue has 0 runs, against 869 at 28.0 for Shubman Gill, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Josh Tongue 0, Shubman Gill 1. Fifties: 0 and 3. Josh Tongue also bowls: 8 wickets at an economy of 10.19, while Shubman Gill has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. Josh Tongue has played 4 ODIs and Shubman Gill 70. Josh Tongue has 1 runs at 1.0 (strike rate 50.0), against 3,713 at 64.0 for Shubman Gill, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Josh Tongue 0, Shubman Gill 11. Fifties: 0 and 20.

Test. Josh Tongue has played 15 Tests and Shubman Gill 43. Josh Tongue has 133 runs at 7.8 (strike rate 46.8), against 3,043 at 43.5 for Shubman Gill, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Josh Tongue 0, Shubman Gill 11. Fifties: 0 and 8. Josh Tongue also bowls: 76 wickets, while Shubman Gill has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 27 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Josh Tongue
✓ More wickets
🏏 Shubman Gill
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ 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: 🏏 Josh Tongue
Captaining Shubman Gill gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

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

T20I career: He has also taken 8 T20I wickets at an average of 20.38 with an economy of 10.19.

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 — Josh Tongue 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.

Josh Tongue 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 — Josh Tongue or Shubman Gill?

Shubman Gill has the superior batting strike rate this season (113.5), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Josh Tongue and Shubman Gill?

Josh Tongue 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 Josh Tongue and Shubman Gill won?

Josh Tongue has won 1 Man of the Match award and Shubman Gill has won 3 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Josh Tongue 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 England 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, Josh Tongue or Shubman Gill?

Shubman Gill has more T20I runs: Josh Tongue has 0 in 5 matches and Shubman Gill has 869 in 36 (average 28.0).

Who has more ODI runs, Josh Tongue or Shubman Gill?

Shubman Gill has more ODI runs: Josh Tongue has 1 in 4 matches (average 1.0) and Shubman Gill has 3,713 in 70 (average 64.0).

Who has more Test runs, Josh Tongue or Shubman Gill?

Shubman Gill has more Test runs: Josh Tongue has 133 in 15 matches (average 7.8) and Shubman Gill has 3,043 in 43 (average 43.5).
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