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Mahela Jayawardene vs Shubman Gill — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Mahela Jayawardene or Shubman Gill?

Mahela Jayawardene has the edge on the headline numbers: Mahela Jayawardene leads on T20I batting (1,493 runs, avg 31.8). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Mahela Jayawardene () has 1,493 T20I runs at avg 31.8 in 55 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
🏏
Mahela Jayawardene
· 8 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Shubman Gill
🇮🇳 IND · 10 cr
🏏
Mahela Jayawardene
BAT
8 cr
Credits
0
Avg Pts
0
Best FP
0.0
Pts/Cr
0
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🏏
Shubman Gill
🇮🇳 India
BAT🏅 3× MOTM
10 cr
Credits
109
Avg Pts
329
Best FP
240.8
Pts/Cr
1288
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Shubman Gill
109 higher avg pts · 329 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 Mahela Jayawardene
VS
🏏 Shubman Gill
T20I Career Overview
55Matches36
🏏 Batting
1493Runs869
31.77Batting Avg28.03
133.18Strike Rate—
1Centuries1
9Half-Centuries3
33Sixes 🔴26
100
Best Score
126*
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Mahela Jayawardene 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
StatisticMahela JayawardeneShubman Gill
Matches020
Avg fantasy points0109
Best fantasy score0329
Runs01288
Strike rate0.0113.5
Fours0163
Sixes029
Half-centuries (50+)06
Centuries (100+)05
Highest score0223
Economy rate0.004.00
Catches012
Total dismissals015
International career — T20I
StatisticMahela JayawardeneShubman Gill
Matches5536
Runs1493869
Batting average31.7728.03
Strike rate133.2—
Centuries (100+)11
Half-centuries (50+)93
Economy rate8.00—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Mahela Jayawardene has played 55 T20Is and Shubman Gill 36. Mahela Jayawardene has 1,493 runs at 31.8 (strike rate 133.2), against 869 at 28.0 for Shubman Gill, so Mahela Jayawardene has scored more. Hundreds: Mahela Jayawardene 1, Shubman Gill 1. Fifties: 9 and 3.

ODI. Mahela Jayawardene has played 448 ODIs and Shubman Gill 70. Mahela Jayawardene has 12,650 runs at 33.4 (strike rate 79.0), against 3,713 at 64.0 for Shubman Gill, so Mahela Jayawardene has scored more. Hundreds: Mahela Jayawardene 19, Shubman Gill 11. Fifties: 77 and 20. Mahela Jayawardene also bowls: 8 wickets at an economy of 5.70, while Shubman Gill has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Mahela Jayawardene has played 149 Tests and Shubman Gill 43. Mahela Jayawardene has 11,814 runs at 49.9 (strike rate 51.5), against 3,043 at 43.5 for Shubman Gill, so Mahela Jayawardene has scored more. Hundreds: Mahela Jayawardene 34, Shubman Gill 11. Fifties: 50 and 8. Mahela Jayawardene also bowls: 6 wickets at an economy of 3.16, while Shubman Gill has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 23 August 2026.

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

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

T20I career: Mahela Jayawardene has scored 1,493 T20I runs in 55 matches at an average of 31.77, 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 — Mahela Jayawardene 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.

Mahela Jayawardene 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 — Mahela Jayawardene or Shubman Gill?

Shubman Gill has the superior batting strike rate this season (113.5), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Mahela Jayawardene and Shubman Gill?

Mahela Jayawardene costs 8 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 Mahela Jayawardene and Shubman Gill won?

Mahela Jayawardene 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 Mahela Jayawardene 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 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, Mahela Jayawardene or Shubman Gill?

Mahela Jayawardene has more T20I runs: Mahela Jayawardene has 1,493 in 55 matches (average 31.8) and Shubman Gill has 869 in 36 (average 28.0).

Who has more ODI runs, Mahela Jayawardene or Shubman Gill?

Mahela Jayawardene has more ODI runs: Mahela Jayawardene has 12,650 in 448 matches (average 33.4) and Shubman Gill has 3,713 in 70 (average 64.0).

Who has more Test runs, Mahela Jayawardene or Shubman Gill?

Mahela Jayawardene has more Test runs: Mahela Jayawardene has 11,814 in 149 matches (average 49.9) and Shubman Gill has 3,043 in 43 (average 43.5).
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