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Niroshan Dickwella vs Shubman Gill — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Niroshan Dickwella 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.

Niroshan Dickwella (Dambulla Sixers) has 480 T20I runs at avg 18.5 in 28 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
🏏
Niroshan Dickwella
6️⃣ DS · 8.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Shubman Gill
🇮🇳 IND · 10 cr
🏏
Niroshan Dickwella
6️⃣ Dambulla Sixers
BAT
8.5 cr
Credits
61
Avg Pts
192
Best FP
57.2
Pts/Cr
206
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
48 higher avg pts · 329 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 Niroshan Dickwella
VS
🏏 Shubman Gill
T20I Career Overview
28Matches36
🏏 Batting
480Runs869
18.46Batting Avg28.03
131.15Strike Rate—
0Centuries1
1Half-Centuries3
9Sixes 🔴26
68
Best Score
126*
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Niroshan Dickwella 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
StatisticNiroshan DickwellaShubman Gill
Matches820
Avg fantasy points61109
Best fantasy score192329
Runs2061288
Strike rate92.0113.5
Fours24163
Sixes129
Half-centuries (50+)16
Centuries (100+)05
Highest score90223
Economy rate0.004.00
Catches1412
Total dismissals1715
International career — T20I
StatisticNiroshan DickwellaShubman Gill
Matches2836
Runs480869
Batting average18.4628.03
Strike rate131.2—
Centuries (100+)01
Half-centuries (50+)13

📋 Format by format

T20I. Niroshan Dickwella has played 28 T20Is and Shubman Gill 36. Niroshan Dickwella has 480 runs at 18.5 (strike rate 131.2), against 869 at 28.0 for Shubman Gill, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Niroshan Dickwella 0, Shubman Gill 1. Fifties: 1 and 3.

ODI. Niroshan Dickwella has played 55 ODIs and Shubman Gill 70. Niroshan Dickwella has 1,604 runs at 31.4 (strike rate 93.4), against 3,713 at 64.0 for Shubman Gill, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Niroshan Dickwella 2, Shubman Gill 11. Fifties: 9 and 20.

Test. Niroshan Dickwella has played 56 Tests and Shubman Gill 43. Niroshan Dickwella has 2,853 runs at 30.7 (strike rate 66.4), against 3,043 at 43.5 for Shubman Gill, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Niroshan Dickwella 0, Shubman Gill 11. Fifties: 23 and 8.

International numbers up to 23 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Niroshan Dickwella
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: 🏏 Niroshan Dickwella
Captaining Shubman Gill gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

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

T20I career: Niroshan Dickwella has scored 480 T20I runs in 28 matches at an average of 18.46, with 1 half-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 — Niroshan Dickwella 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.

Niroshan Dickwella 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 — Niroshan Dickwella 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 Niroshan Dickwella and Shubman Gill?

Niroshan Dickwella 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 Niroshan Dickwella and Shubman Gill won?

Niroshan Dickwella 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 Niroshan Dickwella 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 Dambulla Sixers 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, Niroshan Dickwella or Shubman Gill?

Shubman Gill has more T20I runs: Niroshan Dickwella has 480 in 28 matches (average 18.5) and Shubman Gill has 869 in 36 (average 28.0).

Who has more ODI runs, Niroshan Dickwella or Shubman Gill?

Shubman Gill has more ODI runs: Niroshan Dickwella has 1,604 in 55 matches (average 31.4) and Shubman Gill has 3,713 in 70 (average 64.0).

Who has more Test runs, Niroshan Dickwella or Shubman Gill?

Shubman Gill has more Test runs: Niroshan Dickwella has 2,853 in 56 matches (average 30.7) and Shubman Gill has 3,043 in 43 (average 43.5).
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