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Shubman Gill vs Upul Tharanga: 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. Upul Tharanga () has 407 T20I runs at avg 16.3 in 26 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.
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Shubman Gill vs Upul Tharanga · 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 | Upul Tharanga |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 0 |
| Avg fantasy points | 111 | 0 |
| Best fantasy score | 329 | 0 |
| Runs | 1320 | 0 |
| Strike rate | 111.2 | 0.0 |
| Fours | 167 | 0 |
| Sixes | 29 | 0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 6 | 0 |
| Centuries (100+) | 5 | 0 |
| Highest score | 223 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 4.00 | 0.00 |
| Catches | 11 | 0 |
| Total dismissals | 14 | 0 |
| Statistic | Shubman Gill | Upul Tharanga |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 36 | 26 |
| Runs | 869 | 407 |
| Batting average | 28.03 | 16.28 |
| Strike rate | — | 123.3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 1 | 0 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 0 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Shubman Gill has played 36 T20Is and Upul Tharanga 26. Shubman Gill has 869 runs at 28.0, against 407 at 16.3 (123.3) for Upul Tharanga, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Shubman Gill 1, Upul Tharanga 0. Fifties: 3 and 0.
ODI. Shubman Gill has played 70 ODIs and Upul Tharanga 235. Shubman Gill has 3,713 runs at 64.0, against 6,951 at 33.7 (75.9) for Upul Tharanga, so Upul Tharanga has scored more. Hundreds: Shubman Gill 11, Upul Tharanga 15. Fifties: 20 and 37.
Test. Shubman Gill has played 43 Tests and Upul Tharanga 31. Shubman Gill has 3,043 runs at 43.5, against 1,754 at 31.9 (54.6) for Upul Tharanga, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Shubman Gill 11, Upul Tharanga 3. Fifties: 8 and 8.
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.
🧠Quick quiz: Shubman Gill and Upul Tharanga
2 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?
Shubman Gill vs Upul Tharanga · 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: Upul Tharanga has scored 407 T20I runs in 26 matches at an average of 16.28.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Shubman Gill is the stronger pick with an average of 111 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.
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