Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill

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Personal Information

Full NameShubman Gill
BornSeptember 8, 1999, Fazilka
Age23y
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Batting StyleRight hand Bat
Bowling StyleRight arm Offbreak
Playing RoleBatting
Jersey Number7
DebutJanuary 31, 2019
RetirementNot Retirement

Family

Lakhwinder Singh (Father), Keart Gill (Mother)

Shubman Gill Player Profile

Shubman Gill, the young and talented cricketer from India has been making waves in the cricketing world with exceptional skills and impressive performances. Born on September 8, 1999, in Fazilka, Punjab, Gill has rapidly risen through the ranks and established himself as one of the most promising batsmen in Indian cricket fraternity. Here we will look into Shubman Gill biography: Family, Age, Career info, Records & Stats.

Early Life and Journey to Cricket Stardom

Gill’s passion for cricket ignited at a tender age, and he started honing his skills in hometown. His dedication and talent did not go unnoticed and he soon caught the attention of cricket coaches and selectors. Gill’s exceptional performances in junior-level tournaments earned  a spot in the Punjab Under-16 team where he made an immediate impact with batting skills.

Gill’s meteoric rise continued as he progressed through ranks, representing India in various age-group tournaments. His outstanding performances in 2018 ICC Under-19 World Cup played pivotal role in India’s victorious campaign. Gill was leading run-scorer of tournament, scored an impressive 372 runs at average of 124.00. His ability to tackle both pace and spin with ease along with remarkable technique, caught the attention of cricket enthusiasts worldwide.

International Career

ODI

Gill’s consistent performances at domestic level garnered a spot in the Indian national team. He made international debut in January 2019 during a One Day International (ODI) against New Zealand. Since then Gill has been a regular fixture in Indian squad showcasing batting skills and contributing significantly to team’s success.

T20I

Shubman Gill started his T20 international career in January 2023, when he played against Sri Lanka at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. He has also scored highest individual score by an Indian when he smashed 126 not out against New Zealand in Ahmedabad in February 2023.

TEST

Subhaman Gill made Test debut for India in December 2020 against Australia which had helped India to a comeback and win the second match of series.

His memorable innings of 91 runs against Australia  at Gabba in 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy earned him praise for his composure and maturity. Gill displayed impeccable technique, which allowed him to excel against a formidable Australian bowling attack. His performances played a crucial role in India’s historic series victory.

Gill had scored first century of his Test career against Bangladesh in December 2022. Till he has scored two centuries in Test career.

Teams

Punjab Under-16s
Punjab Under-19s
India A
India Under-19s
Gujarat Titans
Kolkata Knight Riders

Shubman Gill Career Stats

Despite being relatively new to international cricket, Gill has already engraved name in the record books. As of 2023, he has scored 1816 runs in 35 ODI matches at an average of 64.41. His average of 64.41 reflects his consistent performances at the highest level in such a short international career. In Test match he has scored 966 runs in 18 matches and in T20 Internationals he has scored 304 runs in 11 matches at an average of 30.40 which also include a century.

Batting
Format Mat Inns NO Runs HS Ave BF SR 100s 50s 4s 6s Ct St
Tests 37 69 5 2647 269 41.35 4309 61.42 9 7 295 43 28 0
ODIs 55 55 8 2775 208 59.04 2787 99.56 8 15 313 59 37 0
T20Is 27 27 3 693 126* 28.87 489 141.71 1 3 76 24 8 0
FC 66 117 10 5341 269 49.91 8000 66.76 18 19 622 80 47 0
List A 110 109 14 5039 208 53.04 5338 94.39 14 26 542 100 63 0
T20s 166 163 23 5236 129 37.40 3761 139.21 6 32 516 169 58 0
Bowling
Format Mat Inns Balls Runs Wkts BBI BBM Ave Econ SR 4w 5w 10w
Tests 37 1 7 1 0 - - - 0.85 - 0 0 0
ODIs 55 2 18 25 0 - - - 8.33 - 0 0 0
T20Is - - - - - - - - - - - - -
FC 66 5 61 44 0 - - - 4.32 - 0 0 0
List A 110 3 24 29 0 - - - 7.25 - 0 0 0
T20s - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Debut / Last Matches

Test Matches
Debut December 26 - 29, 2020
ODI Matches
Debut January 31, 2019
T20I Matches
Debut January 03, 2023
FC Matches
Debut November 17 - 19, 2017
List A Matches
Debut February 25, 2017
IPL Matches
Debut April 14, 2018 (KKR)

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FAQs

Shubman Gill is a specialist right-handed opening batsman, known for his classical technique and ability to build long, match-winning innings.

Gill boasts exceptional numbers, particularly in ODIs where he averages over 59, including a highest score of 208. He also has 9 Test centuries and holds the record for the highest individual T20I score (126*) by an Indian batsman.

He has been a key player for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and currently captains and plays for the Gujarat Titans.

Gill made his ODI debut on January 31, 2019, against New Zealand. His Test debut followed in December 2020 against Australia, and he entered T20I cricket in January 2023.

He was born on September 8, 1999, which makes him 23 years old.

He first gained major attention as the Player of the Tournament in the 2018 ICC Under-19 World Cup. His match-winning 91 at the Gabba Test against Australia in 2021 solidified his reputation as a top-tier batsman.