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Krunal Pandya vs Shubman Gill: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better, Krunal Pandya 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.

Krunal Pandya (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) has 213 T20I runs at avg 15.2 in 32 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
🏏
Krunal Pandya
🔴 RCB · 8.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Shubman Gill
🇮🇳 IND · 10 cr
🏏
Krunal Pandya
🔴 Royal Challengers Bengaluru
AR
8.5 cr
Credits
50
Avg Pts
131
Best FP
94.2
Pts/Cr
226
Total Runs
14
Total Wkts
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Shubman Gill
🇮🇳 India
BAT🏅 3× MOTM
10 cr
Credits
104
Avg Pts
329
Best FP
295.6
Pts/Cr
1256
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series: comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Shubman Gill
54 higher avg pts · 329 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 Krunal Pandya
VS
🏏 Shubman Gill
T20I Career Overview
32Matches36
🏏 Batting
213Runs869
15.21Batting Avg28.03
89.50Strike Rate—
0Centuries1
0Half-Centuries3
6Sixes 🔴26
26*
Best Score
126*
🎳 Bowling
15Wickets0
36.93Bowling Avg—
8.11Economy Rate—
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/36
Best Figures
—
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Krunal Pandya 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
StatisticKrunal PandyaShubman Gill
Matches1620
Avg fantasy points50104
Best fantasy score131329
Runs2261256
Strike rate145.8109.1
Fours20160
Sixes1126
Half-centuries (50+)15
Centuries (100+)05
Highest score73223
Wickets140
Economy rate8.424.00
Best spell (wkts)20
Catches210
Total dismissals212
International career · T20I
StatisticKrunal PandyaShubman Gill
Matches3236
Runs213869
Batting average15.2128.03
Strike rate89.5—
Centuries (100+)01
Half-centuries (50+)03
Wickets150
Bowling average36.93—
Economy rate8.11—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Krunal Pandya has played 32 T20Is and Shubman Gill 36. Krunal Pandya has 213 runs at 15.2 (strike rate 89.5), against 869 at 28.0 for Shubman Gill, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Krunal Pandya 0, Shubman Gill 1. Fifties: 0 and 3. Krunal Pandya also bowls: 15 wickets at an economy of 8.11, while Shubman Gill has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. Krunal Pandya has played 5 ODIs and Shubman Gill 70. Krunal Pandya has 130 runs at 65.0 (strike rate 101.6), against 3,713 at 64.0 for Shubman Gill, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Krunal Pandya 0, Shubman Gill 11. Fifties: 1 and 20.

International numbers up to 30 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Krunal Pandya
✓ 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
104 avg pts · 329 best · 3 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Krunal Pandya
Captaining Shubman Gill gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.

What is happening now

Shubman Gill

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: 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.
Full Shubman Gill profile →

🧠Quick quiz: Krunal Pandya and Shubman Gill

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  1. 1. How many runs did Gill score to win the 2023 IPL Orange Cap?
  2. 2. Against which team did Gill make 223 not out in September 2026, the highest ODI score by a captain?
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Krunal Pandya vs Shubman Gill · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Krunal Pandya has scored 213 T20I runs in 32 matches at an average of 15.21. He has also taken 15 T20I wickets at an average of 36.93 with an economy of 8.11.

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.

Stats are sourced from international career records. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who has better fantasy stats, Krunal Pandya or Shubman Gill?

Based on recent data, Shubman Gill has the edge with a higher average of 104 fantasy points per game. Shubman Gill leads in runs scored (1256 runs). Overall Shubman Gill is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Krunal Pandya vs Shubman Gill: who is a better fantasy captain?

Shubman Gill is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 104 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, Krunal Pandya or Shubman Gill?

Krunal Pandya has the superior batting strike rate this season (145.8), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Krunal Pandya and Shubman Gill?

Krunal Pandya 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 Krunal Pandya and Shubman Gill won?

Krunal Pandya 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 Krunal Pandya 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 Royal Challengers Bengaluru 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, Krunal Pandya or Shubman Gill?

Shubman Gill has more T20I runs: Krunal Pandya has 213 in 32 matches (average 15.2) and Shubman Gill has 869 in 36 (average 28.0).

Who has more ODI runs, Krunal Pandya or Shubman Gill?

Shubman Gill has more ODI runs: Krunal Pandya has 130 in 5 matches (average 65.0) and Shubman Gill has 3,713 in 70 (average 64.0).
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