Shubman Gill vs Ajinkya Rahane — IPL 2026

Shubman Gill vs Ajinkya Rahane is one of the most searched IPL 2026 fantasy comparisons. Both players bring different strengths to your XI, and the right choice can be the difference between topping the leaderboard or missing out.

Shubman Gill is a specialist batter for Gujarat Titans, priced at 11 Cr this season. Over 11 matches he has scored a total of 874 fantasy points, averaging 79 pts per game with a best of 170 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 467 runs at a strike rate of 158.3. He has won Man of the Match 1 time this season.

Ajinkya Rahane is a specialist batter for Kolkata Knight Riders, priced at 8.5 Cr. Across 11 matches he has earned 442 fantasy points, averaging 40 pts per game with a best of 116 pts. He has scored 237 runs at a strike rate of 133.1.

Batting edge: Shubman Gill leads with the bat this season, making them the better pick if the pitch is expected to be batting-friendly or if the match is being played on a flat track.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Shubman Gill is the stronger pick right now with an average of 79 pts per game and a best score of 170 pts. The value-for-money metric (points per credit) further reinforces this — always check this number before finalising your captain or vice-captain choice.

Captaincy Recommendation: Based on IPL 2026 season form, Shubman Gill is the safer captaincy option. However, if the opposition's bowling or batting lineup suits the other player, consider rotating your captain pick. Always check the playing XI, pitch report, and toss result before locking in your captain.

Stats are updated after every IPL 2026 match. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool or check the Fantasy Leaderboard to see how top managers are building their teams.