⚔️HEAD-TO-HEAD
Kuldeep Yadav 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.
Kuldeep Yadav (India) has 48 T20I runs at avg 8.0 in 54 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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Kuldeep Yadav 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 | Kuldeep Yadav | Shubman Gill |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 38 | 104 |
| Best fantasy score | 154 | 329 |
| Runs | 39 | 1256 |
| Strike rate | 52.7 | 109.1 |
| Fours | 3 | 160 |
| Sixes | 0 | 26 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 5 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 5 |
| Highest score | 18 | 223 |
| Wickets | 22 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 6.59 | 4.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 4 | 0 |
| Catches | 2 | 10 |
| Total dismissals | 2 | 12 |
| Statistic | Kuldeep Yadav | Shubman Gill |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 54 | 36 |
| Runs | 48 | 869 |
| Batting average | 8.00 | 28.03 |
| Strike rate | 67.6 | — |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Wickets | 95 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 13.74 | — |
| Five-wicket hauls | 2 | 0 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Kuldeep Yadav has played 54 T20Is and Shubman Gill 36. Kuldeep Yadav has 48 runs at 8.0 (strike rate 67.6), against 869 at 28.0 for Shubman Gill, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Kuldeep Yadav 0, Shubman Gill 1. Fifties: 0 and 3. Kuldeep Yadav also bowls: 95 wickets, while Shubman Gill has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Kuldeep Yadav has played 120 ODIs and Shubman Gill 70. Kuldeep Yadav has 212 runs at 9.6 (strike rate 53.1), against 3,713 at 64.0 for Shubman Gill, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Kuldeep Yadav 0, Shubman Gill 11. Fifties: 0 and 20. Kuldeep Yadav also bowls: 194 wickets at an economy of 5.12, while Shubman Gill has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Kuldeep Yadav has played 18 Tests and Shubman Gill 43. Kuldeep Yadav has 243 runs at 12.2 (strike rate 26.6), against 3,043 at 43.5 for Shubman Gill, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Kuldeep Yadav 0, Shubman Gill 11. Fifties: 0 and 8. Kuldeep Yadav also bowls: 77 wickets at an economy of 3.56, while Shubman Gill has not taken a Test wicket.
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: Kuldeep Yadav
- He made his Test debut against Australia at Dharamshala on 25 March 2017.
- He is the first left-arm wrist spinner to represent India in Tests.
- His hat-trick against the West Indies on 18 December 2019 made him the first Indian bowler with two in international cricket.
- He won the 2024 and 2026 T20 World Cups and the 2025 Champions Trophy with India.
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: Kuldeep Yadav and Shubman Gill
4 questions, answers explained. No sign-up needed.
- 1. What makes Kuldeep a first for India in Tests?
- 2. Where did Kuldeep make his Test debut in 2017?
- 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?
Kuldeep Yadav vs Shubman Gill · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.
T20I career: Kuldeep Yadav has scored 48 T20I runs in 54 matches at an average of 8.00. He has also taken 95 T20I wickets at an average of 13.74.
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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