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Shubman Gill vs Tilak Varma: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
Tilak Varma has the edge on the headline numbers: Tilak Varma leads on T20I batting (1,619 runs, avg 45.0). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Shubman Gill (India) has 869 T20I runs at avg 28.0 in 36 matches. Tilak Varma (India) has 1,619 T20I runs at avg 45.0 in 57 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.
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Shubman Gill vs Tilak Varma · 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 | Tilak Varma |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 104 | 48 |
| Best fantasy score | 329 | 141 |
| Runs | 1256 | 448 |
| Strike rate | 109.1 | 163.5 |
| Fours | 160 | 31 |
| Sixes | 26 | 23 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 5 | 4 |
| Centuries (100+) | 5 | 0 |
| Highest score | 223 | 60 |
| Wickets | 0 | 1 |
| Economy rate | 4.00 | 9.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 1 |
| Catches | 10 | 14 |
| Total dismissals | 12 | 15 |
| Statistic | Shubman Gill | Tilak Varma |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 36 | 57 |
| Runs | 869 | 1619 |
| Batting average | 28.03 | 44.97 |
| Strike rate | — | 145.7 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 2 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 9 |
| Wickets | 0 | 5 |
| Bowling average | — | 12.80 |
| Economy rate | — | 6.10 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Shubman Gill has played 36 T20Is and Tilak Varma 57. Shubman Gill has 869 runs at 28.0, against 1,619 at 45.0 (145.7) for Tilak Varma, so Tilak Varma has scored more. Hundreds: Shubman Gill 1, Tilak Varma 2. Fifties: 3 and 9. Tilak Varma also bowls: 5 wickets at an economy of 6.10, while Shubman Gill has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Shubman Gill has played 70 ODIs and Tilak Varma 5. Shubman Gill has 3,713 runs at 64.0, against 68 at 22.7 (57.1) for Tilak Varma, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Shubman Gill 11, Tilak Varma 0. Fifties: 20 and 1.
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 →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: Tilak Varma
- His maiden T20I century was 107 not out off 56 balls against South Africa in November 2024.
- He followed it with an unbeaten 120 off 47 balls in the very next match.
- His 69 in the 2025 Asia Cup final against Pakistan won him the player of the match award.
- He was part of the India side that won the men's cricket gold at the 2026 Asian Games.
🧠Quick quiz: Shubman Gill and Tilak Varma
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. What did Tilak score in his first T20I hundred, against South Africa in 2024?
- 4. How many balls did Tilak face for his 120 not out?
Shubman Gill vs Tilak Varma · 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: Tilak Varma has scored 1,619 T20I runs in 57 matches at an average of 44.97, with 2 centuries. He has also taken 5 T20I wickets at an average of 12.80 with an economy of 6.10.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Shubman Gill is the stronger pick with an average of 104 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.
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