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Shubman Gill vs Zaheer Khan — International Fantasy Cricket Stats Comparison

Who is better — Shubman Gill or Zaheer Khan?

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. Zaheer Khan (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) has 13 T20I runs at avg 6.5 in 17 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
🏏
Zaheer Khan
🔴 RCB · 8 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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Zaheer Khan
🔴 Royal Challengers Bengaluru
BOWL
8 cr
Credits
0
Avg Pts
0
Best FP
0.0
Pts/Cr
0
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
109 higher avg pts · 329 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 Shubman Gill
VS
🏏 Zaheer Khan
T20I Career Overview
36Matches17
🏏 Batting
869Runs13
28.03Batting Avg6.50
—Strike Rate130.00
1Centuries0
3Half-Centuries0
26Sixes 🔴1
126*
Best Score
9
🎳 Bowling
0Wickets17
—Bowling Avg26.35
—Economy Rate7.64
05-Wkt Hauls0
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Best Figures
4/19
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Shubman Gill vs Zaheer Khan — 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 GillZaheer Khan
Matches200
Avg fantasy points1090
Best fantasy score3290
Runs12880
Strike rate113.50.0
Fours1630
Sixes290
Half-centuries (50+)60
Centuries (100+)50
Highest score2230
Economy rate4.000.00
Catches120
Total dismissals150
International career — T20I
StatisticShubman GillZaheer Khan
Matches3617
Runs86913
Batting average28.036.50
Strike rate—130.0
Centuries (100+)10
Half-centuries (50+)30
Wickets017
Bowling average—26.35
Economy rate—7.64

📋 Format by format

T20I. Shubman Gill has played 36 T20Is and Zaheer Khan 17. Shubman Gill has 869 runs at 28.0, against 13 at 6.5 (130.0) for Zaheer Khan, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Shubman Gill 1, Zaheer Khan 0. Fifties: 3 and 0. Zaheer Khan also bowls: 17 wickets at an economy of 7.64, while Shubman Gill has not taken a T20I wicket.

ODI. Shubman Gill has played 70 ODIs and Zaheer Khan 200. Shubman Gill has 3,713 runs at 64.0, against 792 at 12.0 (73.5) for Zaheer Khan, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Shubman Gill 11, Zaheer Khan 0. Fifties: 20 and 0. Zaheer Khan also bowls: 282 wickets at an economy of 4.93, while Shubman Gill has not taken a ODI wicket.

Test. Shubman Gill has played 43 Tests and Zaheer Khan 92. Shubman Gill has 3,043 runs at 43.5, against 1,231 at 11.9 (51.7) for Zaheer Khan, so Shubman Gill has scored more. Hundreds: Shubman Gill 11, Zaheer Khan 0. Fifties: 8 and 3. Zaheer Khan also bowls: 311 wickets at an economy of 3.27, while Shubman Gill has not taken a Test wicket.

International numbers up to 23 August 2026.

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

Shubman Gill vs Zaheer Khan — 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: Zaheer Khan has scored 13 T20I runs in 17 matches at an average of 6.50. He has also taken 17 T20I wickets at an average of 26.35 with an economy of 7.64.

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 Zaheer Khan?

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 Zaheer Khan — 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 Zaheer Khan?

Shubman Gill has the superior batting strike rate this season (113.5), 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 Zaheer Khan?

Shubman Gill costs 10 Cr and Zaheer Khan costs 8 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 Zaheer Khan won?

Shubman Gill has won 3 Man of the Match awards and Zaheer Khan has won 0 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Shubman Gill or Zaheer Khan 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 Zaheer Khan?

Shubman Gill has more T20I runs: Shubman Gill has 869 in 36 matches (average 28.0) and Zaheer Khan has 13 in 17 (average 6.5).

Who has more ODI runs, Shubman Gill or Zaheer Khan?

Shubman Gill has more ODI runs: Shubman Gill has 3,713 in 70 matches (average 64.0) and Zaheer Khan has 792 in 200 (average 12.0).

Who has more Test runs, Shubman Gill or Zaheer Khan?

Shubman Gill has more Test runs: Shubman Gill has 3,043 in 43 matches (average 43.5) and Zaheer Khan has 1,231 in 92 (average 11.9).
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