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KL Rahul vs Shubman Gill: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
KL Rahul has the edge on the headline numbers: KL Rahul leads on T20I batting (2,265 runs, avg 37.8). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
KL Rahul (India) has 2,265 T20I runs at avg 37.8 in 72 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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KL Rahul 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 | KL Rahul | Shubman Gill |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 74 | 104 |
| Best fantasy score | 287 | 329 |
| Runs | 815 | 1256 |
| Strike rate | 102.9 | 109.1 |
| Fours | 79 | 160 |
| Sixes | 33 | 26 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 5 |
| Centuries (100+) | 4 | 5 |
| Highest score | 152 | 223 |
| Economy rate | 0.00 | 4.00 |
| Catches | 13 | 10 |
| Total dismissals | 17 | 12 |
| Statistic | KL Rahul | Shubman Gill |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 72 | 36 |
| Runs | 2265 | 869 |
| Batting average | 37.75 | 28.03 |
| Centuries (100+) | 2 | 1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 22 | 3 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. KL Rahul has played 72 T20Is and Shubman Gill 36. KL Rahul has 2,265 runs at 37.8, against 869 at 28.0 for Shubman Gill, so KL Rahul has scored more. Hundreds: KL Rahul 2, Shubman Gill 1. Fifties: 22 and 3.
ODI. KL Rahul has played 101 ODIs and Shubman Gill 70. KL Rahul has 3,541 runs at 51.3, against 3,713 at 64.0 for Shubman Gill, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: KL Rahul 9, Shubman Gill 11. Fifties: 20 and 20.
Test. KL Rahul has played 70 Tests and Shubman Gill 43. KL Rahul has 4,288 runs at 36.6, against 3,043 at 43.5 for Shubman Gill, so KL Rahul has scored more. Hundreds: KL Rahul 12, Shubman Gill 11. Fifties: 21 and 8.
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: KL Rahul
- He made his Test debut in the 2014 Boxing Day Test at Melbourne.
- On ODI debut against Zimbabwe in 2016 he reached 100 with a six off the last ball, the only six of the match.
- He took 20 international innings to have centuries in all three formats, the fastest ever.
- His 14-ball fifty in 2018 was the fastest in IPL history at the time.
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: KL Rahul and Shubman Gill
4 questions, answers explained. No sign-up needed.
- 1. Against which team did Rahul make a century on ODI debut?
- 2. How many balls did Rahul's record IPL fifty in 2018 take?
- 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?
KL Rahul vs Shubman Gill · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.
T20I career: KL Rahul has scored 2,265 T20I runs in 72 matches at an average of 37.75, with 2 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 104 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.
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