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Kagiso Rabada 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.
Kagiso Rabada (Gujarat Titans) has 184 T20I runs at avg 14.2 in 79 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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Kagiso Rabada 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 | Kagiso Rabada | Shubman Gill |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 19 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 70 | 104 |
| Best fantasy score | 179 | 329 |
| Runs | 49 | 1256 |
| Strike rate | 90.7 | 109.1 |
| Fours | 5 | 160 |
| Sixes | 2 | 26 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 5 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 5 |
| Highest score | 23 | 223 |
| Wickets | 39 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 6.39 | 4.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 6 | 0 |
| Catches | 7 | 10 |
| Total dismissals | 7 | 12 |
| Statistic | Kagiso Rabada | Shubman Gill |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 79 | 36 |
| Runs | 184 | 869 |
| Batting average | 14.15 | 28.03 |
| Strike rate | 115.7 | — |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Wickets | 83 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 28.30 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Kagiso Rabada has played 79 T20Is and Shubman Gill 36. Kagiso Rabada has 184 runs at 14.2 (strike rate 115.7), against 869 at 28.0 for Shubman Gill, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Kagiso Rabada 0, Shubman Gill 1. Fifties: 0 and 3. Kagiso Rabada also bowls: 83 wickets, while Shubman Gill has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Kagiso Rabada has played 106 ODIs and Shubman Gill 70. Kagiso Rabada has 401 runs at 14.8 (strike rate 79.1), against 3,713 at 64.0 for Shubman Gill, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Kagiso Rabada 0, Shubman Gill 11. Fifties: 0 and 20. Kagiso Rabada also bowls: 168 wickets, while Shubman Gill has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Kagiso Rabada has played 74 Tests and Shubman Gill 43. Kagiso Rabada has 1,102 runs at 12.2 (strike rate 51.7), against 3,043 at 43.5 for Shubman Gill, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Kagiso Rabada 0, Shubman Gill 11. Fifties: 1 and 8. Kagiso Rabada also bowls: 346 wickets at an economy of 3.35, while Shubman Gill has not taken a Test wicket.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
What is happening now
South Africa's lead fast bowler, 300 Test wickets and counting
21 Oct 2024: Took his 300th Test wicket on the first day of the Test against Bangladesh, the 39th bowler to reach the milestone.
Full Rabada profile →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: Kagiso Rabada
- Born 25 May 1995. A right-arm fast bowler who made his South Africa debut in 2014.
- Took his first five-wicket haul at Lord's in August 2022, earning a place on the honours board.
- Only the fourth South African bowler since readmission to achieve that.
- Plays for Gujarat Titans in the IPL.
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: Kagiso Rabada and Shubman Gill
4 questions, answers explained. No sign-up needed.
- 1. At which ground did Rabada take his first five-wicket haul in England?
- 2. In which year did Rabada make his South Africa debut?
- 3. How many runs did Gill score to win the 2023 IPL Orange Cap?
- 4. Against which team did Gill make 223 not out in September 2026, the highest ODI score by a captain?
Kagiso Rabada vs Shubman Gill · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.
T20I career: Kagiso Rabada has scored 184 T20I runs in 79 matches at an average of 14.15. He has also taken 83 T20I wickets at an average of 28.30.
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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