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Shardul Thakur vs Shubman Gill — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Shardul Thakur or Shubman Gill?

Shardul Thakur has the edge on the headline numbers: Shardul Thakur leads on T20I batting (158 runs, avg 31.6). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Shardul Thakur (Mumbai Indians) has 158 T20I runs at avg 31.6 in 28 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
🏏
Shardul Thakur
🔵 MI · 8 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Shubman Gill
🇮🇳 IND · 10 cr
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Shardul Thakur
🔵 Mumbai Indians
AR🏅 1× MOTM
8 cr
Credits
45
Avg Pts
129
Best FP
50.4
Pts/Cr
20
Total Runs
12
Total Wkts
🏏
Shubman Gill
🇮🇳 India
BAT🏅 3× MOTM
10 cr
Credits
109
Avg Pts
329
Best FP
240.8
Pts/Cr
1288
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Shubman Gill
64 higher avg pts · 329 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 Shardul Thakur
VS
🏏 Shubman Gill
T20I Career Overview
28Matches36
🏏 Batting
158Runs869
31.60Batting Avg28.03
146.30Strike Rate—
0Centuries1
1Half-Centuries3
5Sixes 🔴26
55
Best Score
126*
🎳 Bowling
36Wickets0
23.42Bowling Avg—
9.03Economy Rate—
05-Wkt Hauls0
4/27
Best Figures
—
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Shardul Thakur 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
StatisticShardul ThakurShubman Gill
Matches920
Avg fantasy points45109
Best fantasy score129329
Runs201288
Strike rate87.0113.5
Fours2163
Sixes029
Half-centuries (50+)06
Centuries (100+)05
Highest score10223
Wickets120
Economy rate10.504.00
Best spell (wkts)40
Catches012
Total dismissals115
International career — T20I
StatisticShardul ThakurShubman Gill
Matches2836
Runs158869
Batting average31.6028.03
Strike rate146.3—
Centuries (100+)01
Half-centuries (50+)13
Wickets360
Bowling average23.42—
Economy rate9.03—

📋 Format by format

T20I. Shardul Thakur has played 28 T20Is and Shubman Gill 36. Shardul Thakur has 158 runs at 31.6 (strike rate 146.3), against 869 at 28.0 for Shubman Gill, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Shardul Thakur 0, Shubman Gill 1. Fifties: 1 and 3. Shardul Thakur also bowls: 36 wickets at an economy of 9.03, while Shubman Gill has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. Shardul Thakur has played 47 ODIs and Shubman Gill 70. Shardul Thakur has 329 runs at 17.3 (strike rate 105.1), against 3,713 at 64.0 for Shubman Gill, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Shardul Thakur 0, Shubman Gill 11. Fifties: 1 and 20. Shardul Thakur also bowls: 65 wickets at an economy of 6.25, while Shubman Gill has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Shardul Thakur has played 13 Tests and Shubman Gill 43. Shardul Thakur has 377 runs at 18.9 (strike rate 59.8), against 3,043 at 43.5 for Shubman Gill, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Shardul Thakur 0, Shubman Gill 11. Fifties: 4 and 8. Shardul Thakur also bowls: 33 wickets at an economy of 3.81, while Shubman Gill has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 23 August 2026.

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

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

T20I career: Shardul Thakur has scored 158 T20I runs in 28 matches at an average of 31.60, with 1 half-century. He has also taken 36 T20I wickets at an average of 23.42 with an economy of 9.03.

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 — Shardul Thakur 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.

Shardul Thakur 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 — Shardul Thakur 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 Shardul Thakur and Shubman Gill?

Shardul Thakur 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 Shardul Thakur and Shubman Gill won?

Shardul Thakur has won 1 Man of the Match award and Shubman Gill has won 3 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Shardul Thakur 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 Mumbai Indians 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, Shardul Thakur or Shubman Gill?

Shubman Gill has more T20I runs: Shardul Thakur has 158 in 28 matches (average 31.6) and Shubman Gill has 869 in 36 (average 28.0).

Who has more ODI runs, Shardul Thakur or Shubman Gill?

Shubman Gill has more ODI runs: Shardul Thakur has 329 in 47 matches (average 17.3) and Shubman Gill has 3,713 in 70 (average 64.0).

Who has more Test runs, Shardul Thakur or Shubman Gill?

Shubman Gill has more Test runs: Shardul Thakur has 377 in 13 matches (average 18.9) and Shubman Gill has 3,043 in 43 (average 43.5).
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