Shubman Gill has delivered several standout T20I performances for India, including a record 126* against New Zealand in 2023. With consistent contributions against Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, and West Indies, Gill has proven his ability to build partnerships, accelerate scoring, and anchor innings, establishing himself as a key player in India’s T20 setup.
5. 46 vs Sri Lanka, Rajkot, 2023
At the fifth spot is Shubman Gill’s 46-run knock off 36 balls against Sri Lanka in Rajkot during the third T20I of the series. India batted first, posting a massive 228 runs thanks to Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten 112*. Gill contributed 46 with three sixes and two boundaries, helping India restrict Sri Lanka to 137 and win comfortably by 91 runs, sealing the series.
4. 58 vs Zimbabwe, Harare, 2024*
In the fourth position is Shubman Gill’s unbeaten 58 off 39 deliveries in the fourth T20I against Zimbabwe at Harare. India chased 153 easily, finishing in 15.2 overs without losing a wicket. Gill’s innings featured six boundaries and two sixes, complementing Yashasvi Jaiswal’s unbeaten 93 and ensuring a smooth partnership in the chase.
3. 66 vs Zimbabwe, Harare, 2024
Gill topped the scoring in the third T20I at Harare with 66 off 49 balls, including seven fours and three sixes at a strike rate of 134.69. India posted 182/4 and bowled Zimbabwe out for 159, with Washington Sundar taking three wickets. Shubman Gill’s knock set the foundation for a 23-run win.
2. 77 vs West Indies, Lauderhill, 2023
In the fourth T20I against West Indies at Lauderhill, Florida, Shubman Gill scored 77 off 47 balls with three boundaries and five sixes, striking at 163.82. Opening with Yashasvi Jaiswal, who made 84*, Gill helped India chase 179 comfortably with three overs and nine wickets to spare. His batting showcased excellent timing and skill against the West Indies attack.
1. 126 vs New Zealand, Ahmedabad, 2023*
Gill’s top T20I innings came in the third T20I against New Zealand at Ahmedabad, where he scored a breathtaking 126* off 63 balls with 12 boundaries and seven sixes at a strike rate of 200. Supported by Rahul Tripathi’s 44 off 22, India posted 234/4. New Zealand were bowled out for 66, giving India a massive 168-run victory and the series 2-1.
This 126* highlighted Gill’s immense potential in T20Is. With the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 and his role as deputy to Suryakumar Yadav, it will be exciting to see Gill take on greater responsibility, setting defendable totals with his fluent, dynamic batting.
