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Gill vs Rohit: Who Rules India’s ODI Scoreboard Before the New Zealand Series?
India’s opening pair heads into a five-match ODI series against New Zealand, starting November 4, in blistering form. Captain Shubman Gill and veteran Rohit Sharma have both dominated in 2026, but the numbers show Gill pulling clear. Here is how the two stack up before the first ball.
Gill vs Rohit: The 2026 ODI Numbers
Gill, now India’s ODI skipper, has piled up 841 runs from 12 innings this year. His average of 93.38 is outstanding. Rohit, the former ODI captain, has scored 604 runs from the same number of innings.
Rohit has held his own on tempo, though. His strike rate of 104.67 is slightly higher than Gill’s 103.31.
| Stat (2026 ODIs) | Shubman Gill | Rohit Sharma |
|---|---|---|
| Innings | 12 | 12 |
| Runs | 841 | 604 |
| Average | 93.38 | 50.33 |
| Strike Rate | 103.31 | 104.67 |
| Fours | 99 | 72 |
| Sixes | 33 | 26 |
| Centuries | 3 | 2 |
| Fifties | 4 | 3 |
| Highest Score | 223* | 138 |
Boundary Power and Big Scores
Gill has hit 99 fours and 33 sixes in 2026 ODIs. Rohit has found the rope 72 times and cleared it 26 times.
Gill also has the edge in hundreds, with three to Rohit’s two. His top score is an unbeaten 223, while Rohit’s best this year is 138.
Gill’s Standout Moments in 2026
The Guwahati double-century
Gill’s masterpiece came against West Indies in Guwahati. He struck an unbeaten 223 off 133 balls.
His double-hundred came off just 117 balls. That broke Ishan Kishan’s record for the fastest ODI double-century, set off 126 balls.
It was Gill’s second ODI double-ton. He became only the second player to score multiple double-hundreds in ODIs, after Rohit.
A record chase and a historic stand
Gill and Rohit added 255 for the opening wicket in that game. India chased down 406 in 43.3 overs, the second-highest successful ODI chase in history.
Five individual centuries were scored in the match, making it a true run-fest.
Consistency beyond the headlines
Gill also made 154 off 110 balls against Afghanistan in Lucknow. He and Ishan Kishan shared a major partnership as India sealed that series by 170 runs.
Unbeaten 84 and 77 in other outings show he has been reliable as well as explosive.
Rohit Sharma’s Year of Contrasts
A rocky start, a strong recovery
Rohit’s year has had its ups and downs. He managed only 61 runs in three innings during an earlier series against New Zealand.
He bounced back with 79 against Afghanistan. Then came 138 against England, his highest score of 2026.
History at Lord’s
That century made Rohit the first Indian batter to score an ODI hundred at Lord’s. It was a landmark moment for a player with a long list of records.
Milestones in Guwahati
Rohit hit 101 off 75 balls in the Guwahati chase, his 35th ODI century. In the process he passed 12,000 ODI runs.
At 39, he became the oldest Indian batter to score an ODI ton. He finished the series with a solid 92 in the final ODI against West Indies.
What to Watch in the New Zealand Series
Rohit struggled against New Zealand earlier this year, so this series offers a chance to settle the score. Gill, meanwhile, arrives as both captain and the leading run-scorer of the pair.
The 255-run stand in Guwahati showed how dangerous this partnership can be. If the two click again, New Zealand’s bowlers could be in for a long evening.
Gill has the numbers and the momentum, while Rohit brings experience and a knack for big moments. Either way, the opening stand will be central to India’s plans from November 4.
