Shubman Gill Quick Facts
| Full Name | Shubman Gill |
| Profession | Cricketer, Batter |
| Date of Birth | 8 September 1999 |
| Birthplace | Chak Jaimal Singh Wala, Fazilka district, Punjab, India |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm off break |
| Role | Top-order batter |
| Shirt Number | 77 |
| Captaincy | India Test captain (since May 2025), India ODI captain (since October 2025) |
| Domestic Team | Punjab |
| IPL Teams | Kolkata Knight Riders (2018 to 2021), Gujarat Titans (2022 to present, captain since 2024) |
| Nationality | Indian |
Shubman Gill Career Stats
| Format | Matches | Runs | Average | 100s / 50s | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 43 | 3,043 | 43.47 | 11 / 9 | 269 |
| ODI | 70 | 3,713 | 64.02 | 11 / 20 | 223* |
| T20I | 36 | 869 | 28.03 | 1 / 3 | 126* |
Early Life and Family
Gill was born on 8 September 1999 in Chak Jaimal Singh Wala, a village in Punjab’s Fazilka district. His father, Lakhwinder Singh, a farmer, coached him in his early years, and the family moved to Mohali in 2007 so that he could train more seriously. He has an elder sister, Shahneel. Gill was named Player of the Tournament when India won the 2018 Under-19 World Cup.
Shubman Gill International Career Journey
| Format | Debut | Last Match / Status |
|---|---|---|
| ODI | 31 January 2019 v New Zealand | Active; ODI captain (latest listed: 3 October 2026 v West Indies) |
| Test | 26 December 2020 v Australia, Melbourne | Active; Test captain (latest series: Sri Lanka, August 2026) |
| T20I | 3 January 2023 v Sri Lanka | Last T20I 14 December 2025 v South Africa; not in the 2026 T20 World Cup squad |
Gill first led India in a five-match T20I series in Zimbabwe in July 2024, which India won 4-1. The BCCI named him Test captain on 24 May 2025, and in his first series in charge, in England, he scored 754 runs as the five-Test series was drawn 2-2. He replaced Rohit Sharma as ODI captain on 4 October 2025. He was vice-captain of the T20I side at the 2025 Asia Cup, but was left out of the squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup. In August 2026 he led India to a 1-0 Test series win in Sri Lanka, and in September 2026 he scored 110 and 223* in successive ODIs against West Indies.
Shubman Gill IPL Record
Gill began his IPL career with Kolkata Knight Riders in 2018 and moved to Gujarat Titans in 2022, when the franchise won the title in its first season. He has captained the Titans since 2024.
| Season | Highlight |
|---|---|
| 2019 | IPL Emerging Player of the Season |
| 2022 | IPL champion with Gujarat Titans |
| 2023 | Orange Cap with 890 runs; 129 in Qualifier 2, the highest individual score in IPL playoffs |
| 2024 | Appointed Gujarat Titans captain |
Shubman Gill Records and Milestones
- Fastest ODI double century, reached in 117 balls during his 223* against West Indies in Guwahati on 30 September 2026
- One of only two batters, with Rohit Sharma, to score more than one ODI double century
- Youngest player to score an ODI double century at the time (208 v New Zealand, January 2023, aged 23)
- Highest Test score by an India captain: 269 v England at Edgbaston, 2025
- 754 runs in the 2025 Test series in England, his first as captain
- Fastest to 2,000 ODI runs (38 innings)
Shubman Gill Awards and Honours
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Player of the Tournament, ICC Under-19 World Cup |
| 2023 | ICC Men’s ODI Team of the Year |
| 2023, 2025 | ICC Men’s Player of the Month (January 2023, September 2023, February 2025, July 2025); the first male player to win it four times |
| 2025 | ICC Champions Trophy winner with India |
| 2026 | BCCI Polly Umrigar Award for best men’s international cricketer (2024-25 season) |
Personal Life
Gill is a childhood friend of India batter Abhishek Sharma, with whom he played age-group cricket in Punjab. In 2023 he voiced the character Pavitr Prabhakar in the Hindi and Punjabi versions of the animated film Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
Frequently Asked Questions About Shubman Gill
When was Shubman Gill born?
Shubman Gill was born on 8 September 1999 in Chak Jaimal Singh Wala, Fazilka district, Punjab.
Is Shubman Gill India’s captain?
Yes. He has captained India in Test cricket since May 2025 and in ODIs since October 2025.
How many ODI double centuries has Shubman Gill scored?
Two: 208 against New Zealand in January 2023 and 223* against West Indies in September 2026.
Which IPL team does Shubman Gill play for?
He plays for Gujarat Titans and has been their captain since 2024. He previously played for Kolkata Knight Riders from 2018 to 2021.
