⚔️HEAD-TO-HEAD
Nuwan Kulasekara 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.
Nuwan Kulasekara () has 215 T20I runs at avg 10.2 in 58 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
Nuwan Kulasekara 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 | Nuwan Kulasekara | Shubman Gill |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 0 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 0 | 111 |
| Best fantasy score | 0 | 329 |
| Runs | 0 | 1320 |
| Strike rate | 0.0 | 111.2 |
| Fours | 0 | 167 |
| Sixes | 0 | 29 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 6 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 5 |
| Highest score | 0 | 223 |
| Economy rate | 0.00 | 4.00 |
| Catches | 0 | 11 |
| Total dismissals | 0 | 14 |
| Statistic | Nuwan Kulasekara | Shubman Gill |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 58 | 36 |
| Runs | 215 | 869 |
| Batting average | 10.24 | 28.03 |
| Strike rate | 116.8 | — |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 3 |
| Wickets | 66 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 23.18 | — |
| Economy rate | 7.46 | — |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Nuwan Kulasekara has played 58 T20Is and Shubman Gill 36. Nuwan Kulasekara has 215 runs at 10.2 (strike rate 116.8), against 869 at 28.0 for Shubman Gill, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Nuwan Kulasekara 0, Shubman Gill 1. Fifties: 0 and 3. Nuwan Kulasekara also bowls: 66 wickets at an economy of 7.46, while Shubman Gill has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Nuwan Kulasekara has played 184 ODIs and Shubman Gill 70. Nuwan Kulasekara has 1,327 runs at 15.4 (strike rate 81.5), against 3,713 at 64.0 for Shubman Gill, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Nuwan Kulasekara 0, Shubman Gill 11. Fifties: 4 and 20. Nuwan Kulasekara also bowls: 199 wickets at an economy of 4.90, while Shubman Gill has not taken a ODI wicket.
Test. Nuwan Kulasekara has played 21 Tests and Shubman Gill 43. Nuwan Kulasekara has 391 runs at 15.6 (strike rate 42.0), against 3,043 at 43.5 for Shubman Gill, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Nuwan Kulasekara 0, Shubman Gill 11. Fifties: 2 and 8. Nuwan Kulasekara also bowls: 48 wickets at an economy of 3.01, 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: 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: Nuwan Kulasekara and Shubman Gill
2 questions, answers explained. No sign-up needed.
- 1. How many runs did Gill score to win the 2023 IPL Orange Cap?
- 2. Against which team did Gill make 223 not out in September 2026, the highest ODI score by a captain?
Nuwan Kulasekara vs Shubman Gill · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.
T20I career: Nuwan Kulasekara has scored 215 T20I runs in 58 matches at an average of 10.24. He has also taken 66 T20I wickets at an average of 23.18 with an economy of 7.46.
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 111 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.
Who has better fantasy stats, Nuwan Kulasekara or Shubman Gill?
Nuwan Kulasekara vs Shubman Gill: who is a better fantasy captain?
Who has a better strike rate, Nuwan Kulasekara or Shubman Gill?
What is the price difference between Nuwan Kulasekara and Shubman Gill?
How many MOTM awards have Nuwan Kulasekara and Shubman Gill won?
Should I pick Nuwan Kulasekara or Shubman Gill in my fantasy XI?
Who has more T20I runs, Nuwan Kulasekara or Shubman Gill?
Who has more ODI runs, Nuwan Kulasekara or Shubman Gill?
Who has more Test runs, Nuwan Kulasekara or Shubman Gill?
SETTLE IT IN A GAME
Numbers only get you so far. Pick a side, Nuwan Kulasekara or Shubman Gill, and see who actually delivers.
Found an issue or have a suggestion? Contact us — we’d love to hear from you.