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Shubman Gill vs Venkatesh Iyer — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Shubman Gill or Venkatesh Iyer?

Venkatesh Iyer has the edge on the headline numbers: Venkatesh Iyer leads on T20I batting (133 runs, avg 33.3). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Shubman Gill (India) has 869 T20I runs at avg 28.0 in 36 matches. Venkatesh Iyer (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) has 133 T20I runs at avg 33.3 in 9 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

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

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Shubman Gill
🇮🇳 IND · 10 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
🏏
Venkatesh Iyer
🔴 RCB · 8.5 cr
🏏
Shubman Gill
🇮🇳 India
BAT🏅 3× MOTM
10 cr
Credits
109
Avg Pts
329
Best FP
240.8
Pts/Cr
1288
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
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Venkatesh Iyer
🔴 Royal Challengers Bengaluru
AR🏅 1× MOTM
8.5 cr
Credits
59
Avg Pts
157
Best FP
48.6
Pts/Cr
209
Total Runs
0
Total Wkts
⚠️These players are from different series — comparing all-time stats. For fairest comparison, pick two players from the same competition.
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Shubman Gill
50 higher avg pts · 329 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 Shubman Gill
VS
🏏 Venkatesh Iyer
T20I Career Overview
36Matches9
🏏 Batting
869Runs133
28.03Batting Avg33.25
—Strike Rate162.20
1Centuries0
3Half-Centuries0
26Sixes 🔴5
126*
Best Score
35*
🎳 Bowling
0Wickets5
—Bowling Avg15.00
—Economy Rate8.18
05-Wkt Hauls0
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Best Figures
2/23
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Shubman Gill vs Venkatesh Iyer — 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 GillVenkatesh Iyer
Matches207
Avg fantasy points10959
Best fantasy score329157
Runs1288209
Strike rate113.5186.6
Fours16321
Sixes2913
Half-centuries (50+)61
Centuries (100+)50
Highest score22373
Economy rate4.000.00
Catches121
Total dismissals151
International career — T20I
StatisticShubman GillVenkatesh Iyer
Matches369
Runs869133
Batting average28.0333.25
Strike rate—162.2
Centuries (100+)10
Half-centuries (50+)30
Wickets05
Bowling average—15.00
Economy rate—8.18

📋 Format by format

T20I. Shubman Gill has played 36 T20Is and Venkatesh Iyer 9. Shubman Gill has 869 runs at 28.0, against 133 at 33.3 (162.2) for Venkatesh Iyer, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Shubman Gill 1, Venkatesh Iyer 0. Fifties: 3 and 0. Venkatesh Iyer also bowls: 5 wickets at an economy of 8.18, while Shubman Gill has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. Shubman Gill has played 70 ODIs and Venkatesh Iyer 2. Shubman Gill has 3,713 runs at 64.0, against 24 at 12.0 (60.0) for Venkatesh Iyer, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Shubman Gill 11, Venkatesh Iyer 0. Fifties: 20 and 0.

International numbers up to 23 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Shubman Gill
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
🏏 Venkatesh Iyer
✓ Higher strike rate
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Shubman Gill
109 avg pts · 329 best · 3 MOTM
VC: 🏏 Venkatesh Iyer
Captaining Shubman Gill gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Shubman Gill vs Venkatesh Iyer — 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: Venkatesh Iyer has scored 133 T20I runs in 9 matches at an average of 33.25. He has also taken 5 T20I wickets at an average of 15.00 with an economy of 8.18.

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.

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 Venkatesh Iyer?

Based on recent data, Shubman Gill has the edge with a higher average of 109 fantasy points per game. Shubman Gill leads in runs scored (1288 runs). Overall Shubman Gill is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Shubman Gill vs Venkatesh Iyer — who is a better fantasy captain?

Shubman Gill is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 109 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 Venkatesh Iyer?

Venkatesh Iyer has the superior batting strike rate this season (186.6), 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 Venkatesh Iyer?

Shubman Gill costs 10 Cr and Venkatesh Iyer costs 8.5 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 Venkatesh Iyer won?

Shubman Gill has won 3 Man of the Match awards and Venkatesh Iyer has won 1 MOTM award. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Shubman Gill or Venkatesh Iyer 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 Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Shubman Gill or Venkatesh Iyer?

Shubman Gill has more T20I runs: Shubman Gill has 869 in 36 matches (average 28.0) and Venkatesh Iyer has 133 in 9 (average 33.3).

Who has more ODI runs, Shubman Gill or Venkatesh Iyer?

Shubman Gill has more ODI runs: Shubman Gill has 3,713 in 70 matches (average 64.0) and Venkatesh Iyer has 24 in 2 (average 12.0).
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