Shubman Gill vs Rohit Sharma: Stats Comparison After 21 T20Is

Shubman Gill is set to become India’s next ODI captain and will take over from Rohit Sharma when the time comes. This could happen after India’s three-match ODI series in Australia in October, as Rohit’s future in international cricket beyond that tour seems uncertain. However, given Rohit’s experience and class, rushing the change could be risky. Whenever the baton is passed, Gill is next in line, and currently, there is no other contender.

Gill will be in action as India prepares for the 2025 Asia Cup, which will be held in the UAE starting on September 9. The team returns to international cricket after a break following the recently finished England Test tour.

The tournament will also mark Shubman Gill’s return to the T20I side. He is part of the 15-member squad and has been named vice-captain. Gill last played a T20I before the 2024 T20 World Cup. He impressed in IPL 2025, scoring 650 runs at an average of 50 and a strike rate of 155.87.

Gill made his T20I debut in 2023 and has played 21 games so far. Ahead of the 2025 Asia Cup, here is a comparison of Gill’s T20I stats with those of former T20I opener and captain Rohit Sharma at a similar stage in his career.

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Shubman Gill vs Rohit Sharma – Runs, Average and Strike Rate

After 21 T20Is, Shubman Gill has scored 578 runs at an average of 30.42. Of these, 170 runs came in five games against Zimbabwe at an average of 42.50, and 144 runs in three matches against New Zealand at an average of 72. He also scored 131 runs in five games against Sri Lanka at an average of 26.20 and 102 runs in five games against West Indies at an average of 20.40.

Rohit Sharma scored 414 runs at an average of 34.50 in his first 21 T20Is. He made 132 runs against South Africa in three matches at an average of 66 and 95 runs in three innings against Australia at an average of 95. He also scored 52 runs against Ireland in one match.

Gill has a strike rate of 139.27, while Rohit had 127.38 after 21 matches. Gill scored with a strike rate of 184.61 against New Zealand and 191.66 against Afghanistan. Rohit had 155.88 against South Africa and 161.02 against Australia in this period.

Shubman Gill vs Rohit Sharma –50-plus Scores and Performance in Wins

After 21 T20Is, Gill has four 50-plus scores, including one hundred and three fifties. His highest score was 126 not out against New Zealand in 2023. Rohit also had four 50-plus scores, including four fifties. His highest was 79 not out against Australia in 2009.

Gill played 14 winning matches and scored 516 runs at an average of 43 and strike rate of 148.28 with one hundred and three fifties. In the seven losses, he scored only 62 runs with no 50-plus score. Rohit won 11 matches and scored 269 runs at an average of 53.8 and strike rate of 126.89 with three fifties.