Shubman Gill turns 27: A look at Indian captain's stats and achievements
mid-day online correspondent | September 10, 2026 10:55 AM CST
Indian captain Shubman Gill turns 27 today. He became a star at the 2018 Under-19 World Cup. Gill is the fastest to 2,000 and 2,500 ODI runs. He is also the youngest to hit an ODI double ton. He made his ODI debut in 2019.
His real breakthrough came in Australia in 2020-21. He scored 91 at the Gabba to seal a famous win. His first Test ton came in Chattogram in 2022. A month later, he smashed 208 off 149 balls. He helped India reach the 2023 World Cup final and win the 2025 Champions Trophy. In the IPL, he captains Gujarat Titans. He led them to the 2025 playoffs with 650 runs. In 2026, he scored 732 runs.
After Rohit Sharma retired, Gill became Test captain for the 2025 England tour. He scored 754 runs at 75.40 with four tons, including 269. India drew the series 2-2. It was the second-highest run tally by a captain in a Test series. Only Don Bradman's 810 in 1936-37 is higher.
Overall, Gill has 3,043 Test runs in 43 matches at 43.47 with 11 centuries. He has 3,379 ODI runs in 67 games at 60.33. His T20I record shows 869 runs in 36 games at a 138.59 strike rate.
His real breakthrough came in Australia in 2020-21. He scored 91 at the Gabba to seal a famous win. His first Test ton came in Chattogram in 2022. A month later, he smashed 208 off 149 balls. He helped India reach the 2023 World Cup final and win the 2025 Champions Trophy. In the IPL, he captains Gujarat Titans. He led them to the 2025 playoffs with 650 runs. In 2026, he scored 732 runs.
After Rohit Sharma retired, Gill became Test captain for the 2025 England tour. He scored 754 runs at 75.40 with four tons, including 269. India drew the series 2-2. It was the second-highest run tally by a captain in a Test series. Only Don Bradman's 810 in 1936-37 is higher.
Overall, Gill has 3,043 Test runs in 43 matches at 43.47 with 11 centuries. He has 3,379 ODI runs in 67 games at 60.33. His T20I record shows 869 runs in 36 games at a 138.59 strike rate.
READ NEXT
-
Financial Horoscope Today, September 10, 2026: Career expansion efforts will increase for Gemini natives, know the condition of all zodiac signs
-
Career Horoscope Today, September 10, 2026: Taurus natives will continue to experience positivity in their work, know the status of all zodiac signs
-
Pakistan Cricketers Mistaken For Asylum Seekers During UK Protest
-
Wednesday Box Office Report: 'Mirzapur The Movie' Mints Rs 12.30 Cr, 'I’m Game' Stays Below Rs 1 Cr, 'Hanuman Ansh' Adds Rs 0.10 Cr
-
Bihar Board Inter Result 2026: 168 Toppers To Receive Cash Awards, Laptops
