Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Shubman Gill: IPL Stats Comparison After 53 Innings



Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill [Source: @gujarat_titans/X.com]Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill [Source: @gujarat_titans/X.com]

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As the IPL 2025 approaches, two of India's most promising young batters continue to shine on the domestic and international stage. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill have established themselves as premier opening talents.

With the IPL knocking at the door, let's take a look at how Gill and Jaiswal stand against each other after their first 53 IPL matches. This analytical breakdown compares their performances across various parameters to determine who holds the statistical edge at this identical point in their IPL journeys.

Shubman Gill vs Yashasvi Jaiswal: Overall IPL Performance After 53 Innings

Criterion
Shubman Gill
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Matches5353
Runs13201607
Average30.7032.14
Strike Rate124.18150.61
50s/100s9/09/2

From the above table it can be inferred that in terms of pacing up runs, Jaiswal has the upper hand and also has a better average than Gill. In strike rates too, Jaiswal overtakes his counterpart.

Further, with 9 half-centuries and 2 centuries to his name, Jaiswal builds himself as a reliable opener who can not only give an aggressive start but also can build long innings for the team as seen in the 11 occasions which dwarfs Gill's zero centuries in his first 53 innings.

Shubman Gill vs Yashasvi Jaiswal: Runs Against Each IPL Team After 53 Innings

IPL Teams
Shubman Gill
Yashasvi Jaiswal
KKR-139
RCB150148
CSK127226
MI166283
SRH232266
PBKS16221
LSG-133
GT-64
RR198-
DC179127

Jaiswal had his most successful knocks against Mumbai Indians with 283 runs from 7 matches at a massive strike rate of 175.78. Meanwhile, Gill had his most successful outing against Sunrisers Hyderabad with 232 runs at a strike rate of 112.6.

While both of these batters have been instrumental in building innings, in terms of more runs scored and having a better strike rate, Jaiswal undoubtedly has the upper hand.

Final Verdict: Who Has the Edge After 53 Innings? 

After comparing the statistics, Yashasvi Jaiswal holds a clear edge over Shubman Gill, boasting a superior average, strike rate, and consistency as an opener. With 9 half-centuries and 2 centuries in his first 53 innings, compared to Gill’s zero centuries in the same span, Jaiswal combines aggressive starts with the ability to anchor long innings. 

His dominance is further highlighted by standout performances against CSK, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings overshadowing Gill’s heroics against Sunrisers Hyderabad. However, Gill has come a long way since 2021 and is ready to shower knocks in this IPL 2025 season too.