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Kusal Perera vs Shubman Gill — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Kusal Perera 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.

Kusal Perera (Kandy Royals) has 2,276 T20I runs at avg 27.4 in 88 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
🏏
Kusal Perera
🔱 KR · 8.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Shubman Gill
🇮🇳 IND · 10 cr
🏏
Kusal Perera
🔱 Kandy Royals
🧤 WK
8.5 cr
Credits
22
Avg Pts
41
Best FP
20.6
Pts/Cr
86
Total Runs
0
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
87 higher avg pts · 329 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 Kusal Perera
VS
🏏 Shubman Gill
T20I Career Overview
88Matches36
🏏 Batting
2276Runs869
27.42Batting Avg28.03
1Centuries1
16Half-Centuries3
65Sixes 🔴26
101
Best Score
126*
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Kusal Perera 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
StatisticKusal PereraShubman Gill
Matches820
Avg fantasy points22109
Best fantasy score41329
Runs861288
Strike rate132.3113.5
Fours12163
Sixes229
Half-centuries (50+)06
Centuries (100+)05
Highest score25223
Economy rate0.004.00
Catches012
Total dismissals215
International career — T20I
StatisticKusal PereraShubman Gill
Matches8836
Runs2276869
Batting average27.4228.03
Centuries (100+)11
Half-centuries (50+)163

📋 Format by format

T20I. Kusal Perera has played 88 T20Is and Shubman Gill 36. Kusal Perera has 2,276 runs at 27.4, against 869 at 28.0 for Shubman Gill, so Kusal Perera has scored more. Hundreds: Kusal Perera 1, Shubman Gill 1. Fifties: 16 and 3.

ODI. Kusal Perera has played 116 ODIs and Shubman Gill 70. Kusal Perera has 3,237 runs at 30.5 (strike rate 92.9), against 3,713 at 64.0 for Shubman Gill, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Kusal Perera 6, Shubman Gill 11. Fifties: 17 and 20.

Test. Kusal Perera has played 22 Tests and Shubman Gill 43. Kusal Perera has 1,177 runs at 31.0 (strike rate 72.3), against 3,043 at 43.5 for Shubman Gill, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Kusal Perera 2, Shubman Gill 11. Fifties: 7 and 8.

International numbers up to 23 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Kusal Perera
✓ Higher strike rate
🏏 Shubman Gill
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Shubman Gill
109 avg pts · 329 best · 3 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Kusal Perera
Captaining Shubman Gill gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

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

T20I career: Kusal Perera has scored 2,276 T20I runs in 88 matches at an average of 27.42, with 1 century.

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 — Kusal Perera 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.

Kusal Perera 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 — Kusal Perera or Shubman Gill?

Kusal Perera has the superior batting strike rate this season (132.3), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Kusal Perera and Shubman Gill?

Kusal Perera 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 Kusal Perera and Shubman Gill won?

Kusal Perera 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 Kusal Perera 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 Kandy Royals 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, Kusal Perera or Shubman Gill?

Kusal Perera has more T20I runs: Kusal Perera has 2,276 in 88 matches (average 27.4) and Shubman Gill has 869 in 36 (average 28.0).

Who has more ODI runs, Kusal Perera or Shubman Gill?

Shubman Gill has more ODI runs: Kusal Perera has 3,237 in 116 matches (average 30.5) and Shubman Gill has 3,713 in 70 (average 64.0).

Who has more Test runs, Kusal Perera or Shubman Gill?

Shubman Gill has more Test runs: Kusal Perera has 1,177 in 22 matches (average 31.0) and Shubman Gill has 3,043 in 43 (average 43.5).
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