Shubman Gill, who is playing for India in the Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE, had a great Test tour of England. After Rohit Sharma retired from Tests, the 26-year-old was named captain. He scored 754 runs in 10 innings at an average of 75.40, including four centuries. With this excellent performance, he also proved the critics wrong.

Gill started the series with a brilliant 147 in the first Test at Leeds. He then scored 269 in Birmingham and 261 in the second innings of the same Test. In the fourth Test at Manchester, the right-handed batter made 103 as India drew the match.

Gill has played 37 Test matches so far. Before India’s next red-ball series against West Indies, we compare his stats with head coach Gautam Gambhir at the same stage.

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Shubman Gill vs Gautam Gambhir – How They Compare After 37 Tests

Shubman Gill, currently representing India in the Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE, has already made a mark in Test cricket. With 37 Test matches under his belt, he has shown consistency and the ability to score big runs, especially in England. As India gears up for its next series, it is interesting to compare Gill’s record with that of former India opener Gautam Gambhir at the same stage of his career.

Runs and Batting Average

In 37 Tests, Shubman Gill has scored 2,647 runs at an average of 41.35. Of these, 1,346 runs came in 15 matches against England, where he averaged 51.76. Against Australia, he scored 537 runs in nine Tests at 35.80, 324 runs in five matches against New Zealand at 32.40, and 321 runs in four games against Bangladesh at an average of 45.85.

Gautam Gambhir, after 37 Tests, had scored 3,077 runs at a much higher average of 50.44. He made 648 runs in nine matches against Sri Lanka at 40.50, 612 runs in six Tests against New Zealand at 68, 492 runs in five matches against Australia at 49.20, and 361 runs in two Tests against England at an outstanding average of 90.25.

Centuries and Half-Centuries

Shubman Gill has struck nine hundreds and seven fifties in his first 37 Tests. Six of his centuries came against England, including four during the 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. He has also scored two hundreds against Bangladesh and one against Australia.

Gautam Gambhir also had nine centuries but more fifties – 14 in total. His best score of 206 came against Australia in Delhi in October 2008. Of his nine hundreds, two came each against Australia, Bangladesh, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka, with one against England.

Record in SENA Nations

Gill has played 16 Tests in SENA nations (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia). In these matches, he scored 1,268 runs at an average of 42.26, including four centuries and two fifties. He averages 52.62 in eight Tests in England and 35.20 in six matches in Australia. In two Tests in South Africa, his average drops to 18.50. He has not played in New Zealand yet.

Gautam Gambhir, at the same stage, had played only four Tests in SENA nations. In eight innings, he scored 530 runs at an average of 75.71, with two hundreds and two fifties. He averaged 89 in six innings in New Zealand and 42.50 in one Test in South Africa. Gambhir had not played Tests in England or Australia at this point.

Performance in Winning Matches

Shubman Gill has featured in 18 matches that India won. In 33 innings, he scored 1,573 runs at an average of 54.24, including six centuries and three fifties. In 13 Tests India lost, he scored 657 runs at 25.26, with one century in a loss and two in drawn matches.

In contrast, Gautam Gambhir played in 19 wins out of his first 37 Tests. In 32 innings, he scored 1,429 runs at 49.27, with four hundreds and eight fifties. In six losses, he averaged 29.66. Five of his nine centuries came in drawn games.

Conclusion

While Gautam Gambhir has slightly better numbers in runs, average, and fifties after 37 Tests, Shubman Gill has shown tremendous potential, especially in SENA nations and in wins. At just 26, Gill’s consistency, big scores in England, and ability to perform in winning causes suggest he could match or surpass Gambhir’s record as his career progresses.