Shubman Gill has grown from one of India’s most promising young batters into a key leader in international cricket. After making his international debut against New Zealand in 2019, he has established himself across formats and taken on major leadership responsibilities for both India and the Gujarat Titans.
Gill began his IPL captaincy journey in 2024 when he took over the Gujarat Titans leadership from Hardik Pandya. He later became India’s Test captain in 2025 and ODI captain in October 2025. Since then, he has continued to build his record as a leader while playing an important role with the bat.
As of November 2026, Gill has captained India in Tests, ODIs and T20Is, along with leading Gujarat Titans in the IPL. Let’s take a closer look at his captaincy record, including matches, wins, losses, winning percentage and major leadership achievements.
Shubman Gill will captain India in their Champions Trophy 2025 match against New Zealand on March 2, as Rohit Sharma is likely out due to a hamstring injury. Gill, named vice-captain for the tournament, has previously led India in five T20Is, but this will be his first time captaining in ODIs.
Shubman Gill Captaincy Record in IPL
| Mts | Won | Lost | NR | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 25 | 19 | 0 | 56.82% |
Shubman Gill made his IPL debut in 2018 for Kolkata Knight Riders. After spending four seasons with KKR, he joined Gujarat Titans ahead of the 2022 season and quickly became one of the franchise’s most important players.
In 2024, Gill was appointed Gujarat Titans captain following Hardik Pandya’s move to Mumbai Indians. His first season as captain was challenging, but he continued to lead the side in the following seasons.
Gill has captained Gujarat Titans in 43 IPL matches, winning 24 and losing 17, with two no-results. His win percentage stands at 55.81%.
Shubman Gill: Captaincy Record in ODIs
Shubman Gill became India’s ODI captain in October 2025. His first assignment as captain came during India’s three-match ODI series against Australia.
India lost that series 2-1, but Gill registered his first ODI victory as captain in the third match. He has since continued to lead India in the 50-over format.
As of November 2026, Gill has captained India in 16 ODI matches, winning eight and losing seven. His ODI captaincy win percentage is 56.25%.
| Mts | Won | Lost | NR | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 56.25% |
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Shubman Gill: Captaincy Record in T20Is
| Mts | Won | Lost | NR | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80 |
Gill made his T20I captaincy debut during India’s five-match series against Zimbabwe in July 2024. He was given the responsibility of leading a young Indian side following the T20 World Cup 2024.
India won the series 4-1 under his leadership. Gill also finished as the leading run-scorer in the series, making his first captaincy assignment a successful one.
He captained India in five T20I matches, winning four and losing one. His winning percentage stands at 80%.
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Shubman Gill: Captaincy Record in Test
| Mts | Won | Lost | Draw | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 60.00% |
Shubman Gill was appointed India’s Test captain in May 2025 and made his captaincy debut during the five-match Test series against England in June 2025.
He made an impressive start to his leadership career in the longest format. Gill scored 754 runs during the England series at an average of 75.40, including four centuries. His performances earned him the Player of the Series award.
India drew the five-match series 2-2, with Gill playing a major role in the team’s batting performance.
As of November 2026, Gill has captained India in 11 Test matches, winning six, losing three and drawing two. His Test captaincy win percentage is 54.55%.
Shubman Gill Returns to New Zealand as India Captain
Shubman Gill has returned to New Zealand, where he achieved two major milestones in his career. He was part of India’s 2018 U-19 World Cup winning team scoring 372 runs, and made his senior ODI debut against New Zealand in 2019.
Seven years later, Gill is back as India’s captain, leading the team in preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup. He emphasized adapting to different conditions, giving young players opportunities and building a strong squad.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Shubman Gill make his ODI debut?
Gill made his ODI debut against New Zealand at Seddon Park in Hamilton on January 31, 2019.
When was Shubman Gill appointed India’s Test captain?
Gill was appointed India’s Test captain in May 2025 and made his captaincy debut against England in June 2025.
