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Shubman Gill vs Temba Bavuma: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
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.
Shubman Gill (India) has 869 T20I runs at avg 28.0 in 36 matches. Temba Bavuma () has 670 T20I runs at avg 21.6 in 36 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.
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Shubman Gill vs Temba Bavuma · 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).
| Statistic | Shubman Gill | Temba Bavuma |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 5 |
| Avg fantasy points | 109 | 99 |
| Best fantasy score | 329 | 243 |
| Runs | 1288 | 351 |
| Strike rate | 113.5 | 53.1 |
| Fours | 163 | 33 |
| Sixes | 29 | 3 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 6 | 0 |
| Centuries (100+) | 5 | 2 |
| Highest score | 223 | 179 |
| Economy rate | 4.00 | 0.00 |
| Catches | 12 | 2 |
| Total dismissals | 15 | 2 |
| Statistic | Shubman Gill | Temba Bavuma |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 36 | 36 |
| Runs | 869 | 670 |
| Batting average | 28.03 | 21.61 |
| Strike rate | — | 118.2 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 1 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Shubman Gill has played 36 T20Is and Temba Bavuma 36. Shubman Gill has 869 runs at 28.0, against 670 at 21.6 (118.2) for Temba Bavuma, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Shubman Gill 1, Temba Bavuma 0. Fifties: 3 and 1.
ODI. Shubman Gill has played 70 ODIs and Temba Bavuma 57. Shubman Gill has 3,713 runs at 64.0, against 2,168 at 43.4 for Temba Bavuma, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Shubman Gill 11, Temba Bavuma 6. Fifties: 20 and 8.
Test. Shubman Gill has played 43 Tests and Temba Bavuma 68. Shubman Gill has 3,043 runs at 43.5, against 3,993 at 38.8 for Temba Bavuma, so Temba Bavuma has scored more. Hundreds: Shubman Gill 11, Temba Bavuma 5. Fifties: 8 and 26.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
What is happening now
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 →South Africa captain, unbeaten in Tests and just past a career-best 179
Oct 2026: 179 off 334 balls in the first innings of the second Test against Australia at Gqeberha. It is the fourth-highest score by a South African captain in a home Test.
Full Bavuma 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.
Did you know: Temba Bavuma
- Born 17 May 1990. A right-hand batter.
- In 2016 became the first black African to score a Test century for South Africa and made a century on his ODI debut the same year.
- South Africa's first black African captain, leading the ODI side from 2021 and the Test side from 2023.
- Unbeaten as Test captain after 12 matches as of November 2025.
🧠Quick quiz: Shubman Gill and Temba Bavuma
4 questions, answers explained. No sign-up needed.
- 1. How many runs did Gill score to win the 2023 IPL Orange Cap?
- 2. Against which team did Gill make 223 not out in September 2026, the highest ODI score by a captain?
- 3. In which year did Bavuma become the first black African to score a Test hundred for South Africa?
- 4. What did Bavuma do on ODI debut in 2016?
Shubman Gill vs Temba Bavuma · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.
T20I career: Shubman Gill has scored 869 T20I runs in 36 matches at an average of 28.03, with 1 century.
T20I career: Temba Bavuma has scored 670 T20I runs in 36 matches at an average of 21.61, with 1 half-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.
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