Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill and Royal Challengers Bangalore star batsman Virat Kohli are both in great form in IPL 2025. Kohli is at 5th place on the list of highest run-scorers this season, while Gill is at 7th. Both players have scored more than 300 runs so far. Fans often see a glimpse of Kohli in Gill, and many believe that in the future, Gill will carry forward the legacy of Indian cricket. Shubman Gill has played 111 matches in the IPL so far. Now let’s see the difference between Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill’s performance after playing 111 IPL matches.
Shubman Gill’s Journey in IPL
Shubman Gill started his IPL career with the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2018. After playing four seasons for KKR, he joined the Gujarat Titans in 2022. In 2023, Gill won the Orange Cap and has been one of the team’s key batsmen ever since. So far, Gill has scored 3,521 runs in 108 innings from 111 IPL matches.
Kohli’s Record After 111 IPL Matches
On the other hand, Virat Kohli had scored 2,755 runs in his first 111 IPL matches. When compared to Gill, Kohli was far behind at the same stage.
Gill Beats Kohli in Average and Strike Rate
Shubman Gill is also ahead of Virat Kohli in terms of batting average and strike rate after 111 matches.
- Gill’s batting average: 38.27
- Kohli’s batting average: 30.96
Gill also has a better strike rate:
- Gill’s strike rate: 137.05
- Kohli’s strike rate: 123.16
Shubman Gill as Captain
After Hardik Pandya moved to the Mumbai Indians, Gill became the captain of the Gujarat Titans from the 2024 season. This is now his second season as captain. So far, he has led the team in 20 matches, winning 11 and losing 9.
Virat Kohli’s Captaincy Record
Virat Kohli first captained RCB in a few matches during 2011 and 2012. From the 2013 season, he became the full-time captain. By the time he played his 111th IPL match, Kohli had led RCB in 44 matches, winning 21 and losing 22.