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Sabbir Rahman vs Shubman Gill: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better, Sabbir Rahman 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.

Sabbir Rahman () has 977 T20I runs at avg 23.3 in 48 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
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Sabbir Rahman
· 8 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Shubman Gill
🇮🇳 IND · 10 cr
🏏
Sabbir Rahman
AR
8 cr
Credits
0
Avg Pts
0
Best FP
0.0
Pts/Cr
0
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
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Shubman Gill
🇮🇳 India
BAT🏅 3× MOTM
10 cr
Credits
111
Avg Pts
329
Best FP
295.7
Pts/Cr
1320
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Shubman Gill
111 higher avg pts · 329 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 Sabbir Rahman
VS
🏏 Shubman Gill
T20I Career Overview
48Matches36
🏏 Batting
977Runs869
23.26Batting Avg28.03
119.29Strike Rate—
0Centuries1
4Half-Centuries3
29Sixes 🔴26
80
Best Score
126*
🎳 Bowling
6Wickets0
13.17Bowling Avg—
6.49Economy Rate—
05-Wkt Hauls0
3/11
Best Figures
—
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Sabbir Rahman 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
StatisticSabbir RahmanShubman Gill
Matches020
Avg fantasy points0111
Best fantasy score0329
Runs01320
Strike rate0.0111.2
Fours0167
Sixes029
Half-centuries (50+)06
Centuries (100+)05
Highest score0223
Economy rate0.004.00
Catches011
Total dismissals014
International career · T20I
StatisticSabbir RahmanShubman Gill
Matches4836
Runs977869
Batting average23.2628.03
Strike rate119.3—
Centuries (100+)01
Half-centuries (50+)43
Wickets60
Bowling average13.17—
Economy rate6.49—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Sabbir Rahman has played 48 T20Is and Shubman Gill 36. Sabbir Rahman has 977 runs at 23.3 (strike rate 119.3), against 869 at 28.0 for Shubman Gill, so Sabbir Rahman has scored more. Hundreds: Sabbir Rahman 0, Shubman Gill 1. Fifties: 4 and 3. Sabbir Rahman also bowls: 6 wickets at an economy of 6.49, while Shubman Gill has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. Sabbir Rahman has played 66 ODIs and Shubman Gill 70. Sabbir Rahman has 1,333 runs at 25.6 (strike rate 91.2), against 3,713 at 64.0 for Shubman Gill, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Sabbir Rahman 1, Shubman Gill 11. Fifties: 6 and 20.

Test. Sabbir Rahman has played 11 Tests and Shubman Gill 43. Sabbir Rahman has 481 runs at 24.1 (strike rate 55.0), against 3,043 at 43.5 for Shubman Gill, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Sabbir Rahman 0, Shubman Gill 11. Fifties: 4 and 8.

International numbers up to 23 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Sabbir Rahman
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
111 avg pts · 329 best · 3 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Sabbir Rahman
Captaining Shubman Gill gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.

What is happening now

Shubman Gill

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.
Full Shubman Gill profile →

🧠Quick quiz: Sabbir Rahman and Shubman Gill

2 questions, answers explained. No sign-up needed.

  1. 1. How many runs did Gill score to win the 2023 IPL Orange Cap?
  2. 2. Against which team did Gill make 223 not out in September 2026, the highest ODI score by a captain?
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Sabbir Rahman vs Shubman Gill · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Sabbir Rahman has scored 977 T20I runs in 48 matches at an average of 23.26, with 4 half-centuries. He has also taken 6 T20I wickets at an average of 13.17 with an economy of 6.49.

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.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who has better fantasy stats, Sabbir Rahman or Shubman Gill?

Based on recent data, Shubman Gill has the edge with a higher average of 111 fantasy points per game. Shubman Gill leads in runs scored (1320 runs). Overall Shubman Gill is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Sabbir Rahman vs Shubman Gill: who is a better fantasy captain?

Shubman Gill is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 111 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, Sabbir Rahman or Shubman Gill?

Shubman Gill has the superior batting strike rate this season (111.2), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Sabbir Rahman and Shubman Gill?

Sabbir Rahman 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 Sabbir Rahman and Shubman Gill won?

Sabbir Rahman 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 Sabbir Rahman 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, Sabbir Rahman or Shubman Gill?

Sabbir Rahman has more T20I runs: Sabbir Rahman has 977 in 48 matches (average 23.3) and Shubman Gill has 869 in 36 (average 28.0).

Who has more ODI runs, Sabbir Rahman or Shubman Gill?

Shubman Gill has more ODI runs: Sabbir Rahman has 1,333 in 66 matches (average 25.6) and Shubman Gill has 3,713 in 70 (average 64.0).

Who has more Test runs, Sabbir Rahman or Shubman Gill?

Shubman Gill has more Test runs: Sabbir Rahman has 481 in 11 matches (average 24.1) and Shubman Gill has 3,043 in 43 (average 43.5).
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