Tushar With the IPL 2024 season just around the corner, cricket fans are getting hyped for the matches starting from March 22, 2024. And you know how it goes – fans love comparing their favorite players!
Today, we’re comparing two talented batsmen: Ruturaj Gaikwad from Chennai Super Kings and Shubman Gill, who’s often called the Prince of Cricket.
We’ll look at their careers, records, yearly runs, and figure out who’s been doing better and who might be a bigger threat to the other on the field.
Let’s jump into the stats of these players!
Ruturaj Gaikwad Vs Shubman Gill – Who is Better?
Shubman Gill – IPL Statistics
Overall:
- Matches: 91
- Runs: 2,790
- Average: 37.70
- Strike Rate: 134.07
- Highest Score: 129
- Fifties: 18
- Hundreds: 3
| Year | Matches | NO | Runs | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100 | 50 |
| 2018 | 13 | 5 | 203 | 57 | 33.83 | 139 | 146 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 14 | 4 | 296 | 76 | 32.88 | 238 | 124 | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 | 14 | 1 | 440 | 70 | 33.88 | 373 | 118 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 | 17 | 0 | 478 | 57 | 28.11 | 402 | 119 | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 | 16 | 2 | 483 | 96 | 34.5 | 365 | 132 | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | 17 | 2 | 890 | 129 | 59.33 | 564 | 157 | 3 | 4 |
| Total | 91 | 14 | 2790 | 129 | 37.7 | 2081 | 134 | 3 | 18 |
Other Interesting Stats:
- Won the Emerging Player of the Year award in IPL 2019
- Scored the fastest century in IPL 2023 (31 balls)
- Has a good record against Royal Challengers Bangalore, with his highest score (129) coming against them
Ruturaj Gaikwad – IPL Statistics
Overall:
- Matches: 52
- Runs: 1,797
- Average: 34.54
- Strike Rate: 135.52
- Highest Score: 101*
- Fifties: 14
- Hundreds: 1
| Year | Matches | NO | Runs | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100 | 50 |
| 2023 | 16 | 1 | 590 | 92 | 42.14 | 400 | 147.5 | 0 | 4 |
| 2022 | 14 | 0 | 368 | 99 | 26.29 | 291 | 126.46 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 | 16 | 2 | 635 | 101* | 45.35 | 466 | 136.26 | 1 | 4 |
| 2020 | 6 | 2 | 204 | 72 | 51 | 169 | 120.71 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 52 | 5 | 1797 | 101* | 39.07 | 1326 | 135.52 | 1 | 14 |
Other Interesting Stats:
- Most runs for CSK in IPL 2021 (635)
- Won the Orange Cap for the highest run-scorer in IPL 2021
- Only player to score more than 600 runs in the 2021 season for CSK
- Has a good record against all teams, with his highest score (101*) coming against Delhi Capitals
So, after analyzing the statistics and records of both Ruturaj and Shubman Gill, it’s evident that both players have performed exceptionally well for their respective teams. They have consistently scored big runs and contributed significantly to their team’s success.
It’s not for me to decide who is the better batsman; that’s for you to determine. I’ve provided the analysis of both players, and now it’s up to you to decide who stands out.
Stay tuned for more updates on cricket and IPL 2024!
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