Shubman Gill is one of India’s most technically gifted young batters across all formats. While he has dominated many teams in international cricket, his numbers against South Africa tell a story of a player still trying to find consistency against the Proteas’ high-quality pace and movement.
From facing Kagiso Rabada’s swing in ODIs to left-arm spin and sharp pace in T20Is, Gill has had mixed outings. Here is a complete breakdown of Gill’s T20I + ODI performance vs South Africa, updated with his latest appearance in the 1st T20I at Cuttack in December 2025.
Shubman Gill vs South Africa – Summary (T20I + ODI)
| Format | Inns | Runs | Highest | Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 5 | 40 | 28 | 8.00 | 102.56 |
| ODI | 4 | 103 | 49 | 25.75 | 90.35 |
| Total | 9 | 143 | 77 | 16.43 | — |
Shubman Gill vs South Africa – T20I Stats
Gill has played 5 T20I innings against South Africa.
Overall T20I Record vs South Africa
| Matches | Innings | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 40 | 28 | 8.00 | 102.56 |
T20I Match-by-Match Performance
| Match No. | Ground | Date | Runs | Balls | Strike Rate | Batting Position | How Dismissed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St George’s Park | 12 Dec 2023 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 | 2 | lbw b Williams |
| 2 | Wanderers Stadium | 14 Dec 2023 | 8 | 6 | 133.33 | 2 | lbw b Maharaj |
| 3 | Barabati Stadium, Cuttack | 09 Dec 2025 | 4 | 2 | 200.00 | 2 | c Marco Jansen b Lungi Ngidi |
| 4 | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium | 11 Dec 2025 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 2 | c Hendricks b Ngidi |
| 5 | Dharamsala | 14 Dec 2025 | 28 | 28 | 100.00 | 2 | b Jansen |
Highlights & Summary
- Gill has not yet produced a big score in T20Is vs South Africa, with a highest of 28 so far.
- All three dismissals have come early in the innings, with bowlers using movement, variation and bounce to challenge him.
- His technique and timing continue to be tested on South Africa’s surfaces and against their new-ball options, but the latest cameo at Cuttack showed more positive intent with a strike rate of 200.
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Shubman Gill vs South Africa – ODI Stats
Gill has played 4 ODI innings vs the Proteas with gradual improvement from his initial outings in 2022.
Overall ODI Record vs South Africa
| Matches | Innings | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 103 | 49 | 25.75 | 90.35 |
ODI Match-by-Match Performance
| Match No. | Ground | Date | Runs | Balls | Strike Rate | Batting Position | How Dismissed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ekana Stadium | 06 Oct 2022 | 3 | 7 | 42.86 | 2 | b Rabada |
| 2 | Ranchi | 09 Oct 2022 | 28 | 26 | 107.69 | 2 | c & b Rabada |
| 3 | Delhi | 11 Oct 2022 | 49 | 57 | 85.96 | 2 | lbw b Ngidi |
| 4 | Eden Gardens | 05 Nov 2023 | 23 | 24 | 95.83 | 2 | b Maharaj |
Performance Analysis
1. Struggles vs South Africa’s New Ball Bowlers
Both Rabada and Ngidi have troubled Gill with:
- Late movement
- Tight off-stump lines
- Sharp bounce
His dismissals suggest early swing, bounce and scoreboard pressure have been key factors, especially while opening.
2. ODI Improvement Compared to T20Is
- After a slow start, Gill grew more confident in ODIs.
- His 49 (57) in Delhi showed better control and patience.
- Strike rates around 90+ reflect positive intent against quality pace.
3. Consistent Batting Position
Gill batted at No. 2 in all ODI and T20I innings vs South Africa, meaning the Proteas always attacked him with their best new-ball bowlers—one of the toughest scenarios for any young top-order player.
4. South Africa’s Bowling Style Challenges His Technique
Gill’s elegant batting sometimes struggles against:
- Steep bounce
- Hit-the-deck pacers
- Left-arm spin (Maharaj dismissed him twice across formats)
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Conclusion
Yet, the improvement from 3 → 28 → 49 in ODIs shows he is adapting well and learning with every series.
Shubman Gill’s journey against South Africa is still in its early stages. While his T20I numbers show that he is yet to fully crack their bowling attack, his ODI improvements indicate that he can adapt, learn, and eventually dominate.
Given his natural talent, strong technique, and recent form in world cricket, Gill is expected to develop into a far more impactful player against the Proteas in future tours.
