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Salman Butt vs Shubman Gill: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better — Salman Butt or Shubman Gill?

Salman Butt has the edge on the headline numbers: Salman Butt leads on T20I batting (595 runs, avg 28.3). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Salman Butt () has 595 T20I runs at avg 28.3 in 24 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
🏏
Salman Butt
· 8 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Shubman Gill
🇮🇳 IND · 10 cr
🏏
Salman Butt
BAT
8 cr
Credits
0
Avg Pts
0
Best FP
0.0
Pts/Cr
0
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
109 higher avg pts · 329 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 Salman Butt
VS
🏏 Shubman Gill
T20I Career Overview
24Matches36
🏏 Batting
595Runs869
28.33Batting Avg28.03
107.99Strike Rate—
0Centuries1
3Half-Centuries3
10Sixes 🔴26
74
Best Score
126*
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Salman Butt 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
StatisticSalman ButtShubman Gill
Matches020
Avg fantasy points0109
Best fantasy score0329
Runs01288
Strike rate0.0113.5
Fours0163
Sixes029
Half-centuries (50+)06
Centuries (100+)05
Highest score0223
Economy rate0.004.00
Catches012
Total dismissals015
International career — T20I
StatisticSalman ButtShubman Gill
Matches2436
Runs595869
Batting average28.3328.03
Strike rate108.0—
Centuries (100+)01
Half-centuries (50+)33

📋 Format by format

T20I. Salman Butt has played 24 T20Is and Shubman Gill 36. Salman Butt has 595 runs at 28.3 (strike rate 108.0), against 869 at 28.0 for Shubman Gill, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Salman Butt 0, Shubman Gill 1. Fifties: 3 and 3.

ODI. Salman Butt has played 78 ODIs and Shubman Gill 70. Salman Butt has 2,725 runs at 36.8 (strike rate 76.3), against 3,713 at 64.0 for Shubman Gill, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Salman Butt 8, Shubman Gill 11. Fifties: 14 and 20.

Test. Salman Butt has played 33 Tests and Shubman Gill 43. Salman Butt has 1,889 runs at 30.5 (strike rate 47.2), against 3,043 at 43.5 for Shubman Gill, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Salman Butt 3, Shubman Gill 11. Fifties: 10 and 8.

International numbers up to 23 August 2026.

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

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

T20I career: Salman Butt has scored 595 T20I runs in 24 matches at an average of 28.33, with 3 half-centuries.

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 — Salman Butt 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.

Salman Butt 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 — Salman Butt 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 Salman Butt and Shubman Gill?

Salman Butt 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 Salman Butt and Shubman Gill won?

Salman Butt 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 Salman Butt 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, Salman Butt or Shubman Gill?

Shubman Gill has more T20I runs: Salman Butt has 595 in 24 matches (average 28.3) and Shubman Gill has 869 in 36 (average 28.0).

Who has more ODI runs, Salman Butt or Shubman Gill?

Shubman Gill has more ODI runs: Salman Butt has 2,725 in 78 matches (average 36.8) and Shubman Gill has 3,713 in 70 (average 64.0).

Who has more Test runs, Salman Butt or Shubman Gill?

Shubman Gill has more Test runs: Salman Butt has 1,889 in 33 matches (average 30.5) and Shubman Gill has 3,043 in 43 (average 43.5).
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