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Shubman Gill vs Tilak Varma — IPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison
Shubman Gill (Gujarat Titans) averages 101 fantasy pts per match. Tilak Varma (Mumbai Indians) averages 55 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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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 | 14 |
| Avg fantasy points | 101 | 55 |
| Best fantasy score | 244 | 212 |
| Runs | 1096 | 359 |
| Strike rate | 136.7 | 145.9 |
| Fours | 122 | 30 |
| Sixes | 38 | 17 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 7 | 2 |
| Centuries (100+) | 3 | 1 |
| Highest score | 154 | 101 |
| Catches | 14 | 11 |
| Total dismissals | 17 | 11 |
| Statistic | Shubman Gill | Tilak Varma |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 89 | 47 |
| Runs | 1881 | 1364 |
| Batting average | 26.87 | 45.47 |
| Strike rate | 119.2 | 146.2 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 2 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 6 | 6 |
| Wickets | 37 | 4 |
| Bowling average | 17.11 | 13.75 |
| Economy rate | 5.85 | 5.79 |
| Five-wicket hauls | 1 | 0 |
Shubman Gill vs Tilak Varma is one of the most searched cricket comparisons, combining international career stats with IPL fantasy data. 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 10 Cr this season. Over 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 2011 fantasy points, averaging 101 pts per game with a best of 244 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 1096 IPL runs at a strike rate of 136.7. He has won Man of the Match 2 times this season.
International career: Shubman Gill has scored 1,881 T20I runs in 89 matches at an average of 26.87, with 1 century internationally. He has also taken 37 T20I wickets at an average of 17.11 with an economy of 5.85. In ODIs, he has 2,953 runs across 61 matches (avg 55.7).
Tilak Varma is a specialist batter for Mumbai Indians, priced at 9 Cr. Across 14 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 773 fantasy points, averaging 55 pts per game with a best of 212 pts. He has scored 359 IPL runs at a strike rate of 145.9. He has won 2 MOTM awards this season.
International career: Tilak Varma has scored 1,364 T20I runs in 47 matches at an average of 45.47, with 2 centuries internationally. He has also taken 4 T20I wickets at an average of 13.75 with an economy of 5.79.
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 101 pts per game and a best score of 244 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.
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