Shubman Gill turns 27: Comparing Gill's record with Virat Kohli at the age of 27

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Shubman Gill turned 27 on Tuesday, September 8, and his international record draws a lot of parallels with former Indian captain Virat Kohli. Both players transitioned from U-19 captains into international captains by the time they reached their 27th year.

By his 27th birthday, Virat Kohli had established himself as a dominant force in One Day Internationals and was serving as India’s full-time Test captain. Across 231 international matches, Kohli had scored 10,415 runs at an overall average of 48.21, including 34 centuries. 

His ODI record was particularly impressive, with 6,831 runs in 166 matches at an average of 50.60 with 23 centuries, making him the fastest player to reach 20 ODI tons. In Test cricket, Virat Kohli had scored 2,574 runs in 37 matches at an average of 44.37, with 11 centuries.

On his 27th birthday. Gill has scored 3,043 runs in 43 Tests at an average of 43.47, matching Kohli’s tally of 11 Test centuries at the same age.

In ODIs, Gill stands as the fastest player in history to reach 2,000 and 2,500 ODI runs, scoring 3,379 runs from 67 matches at an average of 60.33, with nine centuries and a top score of 208. While Kohli held a higher overall international run tally at 27 due to playing more matches, Gill has higher averages in both ODIs and Tests at the same age.

Comparing Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli at 27

Virat Kohli: Stats on his 27th birthday (November 5, 2015)

ODI Career: 166 matches, 6,831 runs at an average of 50.60, featuring 23 centuries and 34 half-centuries, with a top score of 183 against Pakistan in the 2012 Asia Cup.

Test Career: 37 matches, 2,574 runs at an average of 44.37, featuring 11 centuries and 11 half-centuries, with a highest score of 169 against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in 2014.

T20I Career: 28 matches, 1,010 runs at an average of 46.00, including 9 half-centuries, with a top score of 90*.

International Summary: 231 matches (219 innings), 10,415 runs at an average of 48.21, with 34 centuries and 54 half-centuries across all formats.

Shubman Gill: Stats on his 27th birthday (September 8, 2026)

ODI Career: 67 matches, 3,379 runs at an average of 60.33, featuring 9 centuries and 20 half-centuries, with a top score of 208 against New Zealand in 2023.

Test Career: 43 matches, 3,043 runs at an average of 43.47, featuring 11 centuries and 9 half-centuries, with a highest score of 269 against England in 2025.

T20I Career: 36 matches, 869 runs at an average of 29.96 and a strike rate of 138.59, featuring 1 century and 3 half-centuries, with a top score of 126*.

International Summary: 146 matches, 7,291 runs across all formats, featuring 21 centuries and 32 half-centuries.

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