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Nathan Lyon vs Shubman Gill — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Nathan Lyon 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.

Nathan Lyon (Australia) has 4 T20I runs in 2 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
🏏
Nathan Lyon
🇦🇺 AUS · 9 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Shubman Gill
🇮🇳 IND · 10 cr
🏏
Nathan Lyon
🇦🇺 Australia
BOWL🌏 OS
9 cr
Credits
80
Avg Pts
142
Best FP
22.7
Pts/Cr
81
Total Runs
4
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
29 higher avg pts · 329 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 Nathan Lyon
VS
🏏 Shubman Gill
T20I Career Overview
2Matches36
🏏 Batting
4Runs869
—Batting Avg28.03
100.00Strike Rate—
0Centuries1
0Half-Centuries3
0Sixes 🔴26
4*
Best Score
126*
🎳 Bowling
1Wickets0
48.00Bowling Avg—
9.60Economy Rate—
05-Wkt Hauls0
1/33
Best Figures
—
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Nathan Lyon 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
StatisticNathan LyonShubman Gill
Matches320
Avg fantasy points80109
Best fantasy score142329
Runs811288
Strike rate41.8113.5
Fours10163
Sixes129
Half-centuries (50+)06
Centuries (100+)05
Highest score32223
Wickets40
Economy rate3.164.00
Best spell (wkts)30
Catches212
Total dismissals215
International career — T20I
StatisticNathan LyonShubman Gill
Matches236
Runs4869
Batting average—28.03
Strike rate100.0—
Centuries (100+)01
Half-centuries (50+)03
Wickets10
Bowling average48.00—
Economy rate9.60—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Nathan Lyon has played 2 T20Is and Shubman Gill 36. Nathan Lyon has 4 runs (strike rate 100.0), against 869 at 28.0 for Shubman Gill, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Nathan Lyon 0, Shubman Gill 1. Fifties: 0 and 3.

ODI. Nathan Lyon has played 29 ODIs and Shubman Gill 70. Nathan Lyon has 77 runs at 19.3 (strike rate 92.8), against 3,713 at 64.0 for Shubman Gill, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Nathan Lyon 0, Shubman Gill 11. Fifties: 0 and 20. Nathan Lyon also bowls: 29 wickets at an economy of 4.92, while Shubman Gill has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Nathan Lyon has played 143 Tests and Shubman Gill 43. Nathan Lyon has 1,705 runs at 12.8 (strike rate 50.4), against 3,043 at 43.5 for Shubman Gill, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Nathan Lyon 0, Shubman Gill 11. Fifties: 0 and 8. Nathan Lyon also bowls: 571 wickets at an economy of 2.95, while Shubman Gill has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 23 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Nathan Lyon
✓ More wickets
✓ Better economy rate
🏏 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: 🏏 Nathan Lyon
Captaining Shubman Gill gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

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

T20I career: Nathan Lyon has scored 4 T20I runs in 2 matches. He has also taken 1 T20I wickets at an average of 48.00 with an economy of 9.60.

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 — Nathan Lyon 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.

Nathan Lyon 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 — Nathan Lyon 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 Nathan Lyon and Shubman Gill?

Nathan Lyon costs 9 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 Nathan Lyon and Shubman Gill won?

Nathan Lyon 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 Nathan Lyon 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 Australia 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, Nathan Lyon or Shubman Gill?

Shubman Gill has more T20I runs: Nathan Lyon has 4 in 2 matches and Shubman Gill has 869 in 36 (average 28.0).

Who has more ODI runs, Nathan Lyon or Shubman Gill?

Shubman Gill has more ODI runs: Nathan Lyon has 77 in 29 matches (average 19.3) and Shubman Gill has 3,713 in 70 (average 64.0).

Who has more Test runs, Nathan Lyon or Shubman Gill?

Shubman Gill has more Test runs: Nathan Lyon has 1,705 in 143 matches (average 12.8) and Shubman Gill has 3,043 in 43 (average 43.5).
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