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Lakhwinder Singh (Father), Keart Gill (Mother)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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 |
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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 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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.