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Qais Ahmad vs Shubman Gill: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Q: Who has better IPL 2026 stats — Qais Ahmad or Shubman Gill?

Based on IPL 2026 season data, Qais Ahmad has the edge with a higher average of 115 fantasy points per game. Shubman Gill leads in runs scored (1288 runs). Overall Qais Ahmad is the stronger fantasy pick IPL 2026.

Q: Who has a better strike rate — Qais Ahmad or Shubman Gill?

Shubman Gill has the superior batting strike rate in IPL 2026 (113.5), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

Q: What is the price difference between Qais Ahmad and Shubman Gill?

Qais Ahmad costs 8.5 Cr and Shubman Gill costs 10 Cr in IPL 2026 fantasy. The player with lower credits who delivers similar points gives you better value, freeing up budget for other expensive picks.

Q: How many MOTM awards have Qais Ahmad and Shubman Gill won?

In IPL 2026, Qais Ahmad 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.

Who is better — Qais Ahmad or Shubman Gill?

Compare batting averages, strike rates, wickets and IPL fantasy points below.

Qais Ahmad (Afghanistan) — international career stats below. 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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Qais Ahmad

🇦🇫 AFG · 8.5 cr

PLAYER 2

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Shubman Gill

🇮🇳 IND · 10 cr

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Qais Ahmad

🇦🇫 Afghanistan

BOWL🌏 OS

8.5 cr

Credits

115

Avg Pts

115

Best FP

13.5

Pts/Cr

Total Runs

Total Wkts

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Shubman Gill

🇮🇳 India

BAT🏅 3× MOTM

10 cr

Credits

109

Avg Pts

329

Best FP

291.1

Pts/Cr

1288

Total Runs

Total Wkts

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📈 Slight Edge

🏏 Qais Ahmad

6 higher avg pts · 115 best fantasy score

🏏 Qais Ahmad

🏏 Shubman Gill

T20I Career Overview

—Matches36

🏏 Batting

—Runs869

—Batting Avg28.03

—Centuries1

—Half-Centuries3

—Sixes 🔴26

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Best Score

126*

Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Qais Ahmad 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
Statistic	Qais Ahmad	Shubman Gill
Matches	1	20
Avg fantasy points	115	109
Best fantasy score	115	329
Runs	49	1288
Strike rate	60.5	113.5
Fours	6	163
Sixes	3	29
Half-centuries (50+)	0	6
Centuries (100+)	0	5
Highest score	49	223
Wickets	2	0
Economy rate	4.44	4.00
Best spell (wkts)	2	0
Catches	0	12
Total dismissals	0	15

Stats updated 19 Oct 2026

⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick

🏏 Qais Ahmad

✓ More wickets

✓ Higher avg fantasy pts

🏏 Shubman Gill

✓ Superior run-scorer

✓ Higher strike rate

✓ More big-hitting sixes

✓ Better economy rate

✓ More MOTM awards

👑 Captaincy Recommendation

C: 🏏 Qais Ahmad

115 avg pts · 115 best · 0 MOTM

VC: 🏏 Shubman Gill

Captaining Qais Ahmad gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.

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📝 T20I Career Comparison

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

Qais Ahmad does not have T20I career data recorded yet.

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, Qais Ahmad is the stronger pick with an average of 115 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 — Qais Ahmad or Shubman Gill?

Based on recent data, Qais Ahmad has the edge with a higher average of 115 fantasy points per game. Shubman Gill leads in runs scored (1288 runs). Overall Qais Ahmad is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Qais Ahmad vs Shubman Gill — who is a better fantasy captain?

Qais Ahmad is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 115 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 — Qais Ahmad 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 Qais Ahmad and Shubman Gill?

Qais Ahmad 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 Qais Ahmad and Shubman Gill won?

Qais Ahmad 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 Qais Ahmad or Shubman Gill in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Qais Ahmad is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions — if Afghanistan are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for India. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

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