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Sakib Hussain vs Shubman Gill — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Q: Who has better IPL 2026 stats — Sakib Hussain or Shubman Gill?

Based on IPL 2026 season 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 IPL 2026.

Q: Who has a better strike rate — Sakib Hussain 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 Sakib Hussain and Shubman Gill?

Sakib Hussain costs 7 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 Sakib Hussain and Shubman Gill won?

In IPL 2026, Sakib Hussain 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 — Sakib Hussain or Shubman Gill?

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

Sakib Hussain (Sunrisers Hyderabad) — 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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PLAYER 1

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Sakib Hussain

🌅 SRH · 7 cr

PLAYER 2

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Shubman Gill

🇮🇳 IND · 10 cr

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Sakib Hussain

🌅 Sunrisers Hyderabad

BOWL

7 cr

Credits

Avg Pts

125

Best FP

53.4

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

240.8

Pts/Cr

1288

Total Runs

Total Wkts

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⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.

🔥 Clear Pick

🏏 Shubman Gill

69 higher avg pts · 329 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM

🏏 Sakib Hussain

🏏 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

Sakib Hussain 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	Sakib Hussain	Shubman Gill
Matches	11	20
Avg fantasy points	40	109
Best fantasy score	125	329
Runs	5	1288
Strike rate	71.4	113.5
Fours	1	163
Sixes	0	29
Half-centuries (50+)	0	6
Centuries (100+)	0	5
Highest score	5	223
Wickets	15	0
Economy rate	9.45	4.00
Best spell (wkts)	4	0
Catches	1	12
Total dismissals	1	15

Stats updated 10 Oct 2026

⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick

🏏 Sakib Hussain

✓ More wickets

🏏 Shubman Gill

✓ Superior run-scorer

✓ Higher strike rate

✓ More big-hitting sixes

✓ Better economy rate

✓ Higher avg fantasy pts

✓ More MOTM awards

👑 Captaincy Recommendation

C: 🏏 Shubman Gill

109 avg pts · 329 best · 3 MOTM

VC: 🏏 Sakib Hussain

Captaining Shubman Gill gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.

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📝 T20I Career Comparison

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

Sakib Hussain 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, 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 — Sakib Hussain 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.

Sakib Hussain 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 — Sakib Hussain 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 Sakib Hussain and Shubman Gill?

Sakib Hussain costs 7 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 Sakib Hussain and Shubman Gill won?

Sakib Hussain 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 Sakib Hussain 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 Sunrisers Hyderabad 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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