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Shubman Gill vs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better, Shubman Gill or Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the edge on the headline numbers: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi leads on T20I batting (246 runs, avg 30.8). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Shubman Gill (India) has 869 T20I runs at avg 28.0 in 36 matches. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (India) has 246 T20I runs at avg 30.8 in 8 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
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Shubman Gill
🇮🇳 IND · 10 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
🇮🇳 IND · 9 cr
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Shubman Gill
🇮🇳 India
BAT🏅 3× MOTM
10 cr
Credits
104
Avg Pts
329
Best FP
295.6
Pts/Cr
1256
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
🇮🇳 India
BAT🏅 3× MOTM
9 cr
Credits
85
Avg Pts
217
Best FP
236.2
Pts/Cr
859
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Shubman Gill
19 higher avg pts · 329 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 Shubman Gill
VS
🏏 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
T20I Career Overview
36Matches8
🏏 Batting
869Runs246
28.03Batting Avg30.75
1Centuries0
3Half-Centuries2
26Sixes 🔴14
126*
Best Score
81
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Shubman Gill vs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi · 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).

IPL season stats
StatisticShubman GillVaibhav Sooryavanshi
Matches2020
Avg fantasy points10485
Best fantasy score329217
Runs1256859
Strike rate109.1215.8
Fours16068
Sixes2676
Half-centuries (50+)55
Centuries (100+)51
Highest score223103
Economy rate4.000.00
Catches107
Total dismissals127
International career · T20I
StatisticShubman GillVaibhav Sooryavanshi
Matches368
Runs869246
Batting average28.0330.75
Centuries (100+)10
Half-centuries (50+)32

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T20I. Shubman Gill has played 36 T20Is and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 8. Shubman Gill has 869 runs at 28.0, against 246 at 30.8 for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Shubman Gill 1, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 0. Fifties: 3 and 2.

International numbers up to 23 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Shubman Gill
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
🏏 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Shubman Gill
104 avg pts · 329 best · 3 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Captaining Shubman Gill gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.

What is happening now

Shubman Gill

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 →
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

The 15-year-old who won the IPL 2026 Orange Cap

23 Jul 2026: 50 off 19 balls against Zimbabwe, the youngest batter to make an international fifty. Sooryavanshi finished with 151 runs in three matches and was named player of the series.

Full Sooryavanshi 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.
Full Shubman Gill profile →

Did you know: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

  • Born 27 March 2011 in Tajpur, Samastipur district, Bihar. Plays for Bihar.
  • Made his IPL debut in 2025 at the age of 13, the youngest in the league's history.
  • Made his India debut in the T20I series against England in July 2026.
  • Won the Rashtriya Bal Puraskar in 2025 and was Player of the Tournament at the 2026 ICC Under-19 World Cup.
Full Vaibhav Sooryavanshi profile →

🧠Quick quiz: Shubman Gill and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

4 questions, answers explained. No sign-up needed.

  1. 1. How many runs did Gill score to win the 2023 IPL Orange Cap?
  2. 2. Against which team did Gill make 223 not out in September 2026, the highest ODI score by a captain?
  3. 3. How old was Sooryavanshi on IPL debut in 2025?
  4. 4. Whose single-season IPL sixes record did Sooryavanshi break in 2026?
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Shubman Gill vs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi · 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: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has scored 246 T20I runs in 8 matches at an average of 30.75, with 2 half-centuries.

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.

Stats are sourced from international career records. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who has better fantasy stats, Shubman Gill or Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?

Based on recent data, Shubman Gill has the edge with a higher average of 104 fantasy points per game. Shubman Gill leads in runs scored (1256 runs). Overall Shubman Gill is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Shubman Gill vs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: who is a better fantasy captain?

Shubman Gill is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 104 pts per game with a best score of 329 pts. As captain you earn 2× points, so choosing the player in better form is crucial. Always check the toss and playing XI before finalising your captain.

Who has a better strike rate, Shubman Gill or Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the superior batting strike rate this season (215.8), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Shubman Gill and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?

Shubman Gill costs 10 Cr and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi costs 9 Cr in current fantasy. The player with lower credits who delivers similar points gives you better value, freeing up budget for other expensive picks.

How many MOTM awards have Shubman Gill and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi won?

Shubman Gill has won 3 Man of the Match awards and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has won 3 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Shubman Gill or Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Shubman Gill is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions: if India are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for India. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Shubman Gill or Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?

Shubman Gill has more T20I runs: Shubman Gill has 869 in 36 matches (average 28.0) and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has 246 in 8 (average 30.8).
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