Currently, Sanju Samson is the regular opener of the Indian team in T20 cricket
Before the start of Asia Cup 2025, there is a lot of discussion about who will open the batting for Team India? However, for some time now, the Indian cricket team management has been giving continuous opportunities to experienced wicketkeeper Sanju Samson and young left-handed explosive opener Abhishek Sharma in T20 International cricket.
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Meanwhile, there is also a lot of discussion about whether Shubman Gill can make a place in the Indian T20. Before the Asia Cup starting on September 9, such media reports also came out, which said that the management could include Gill in the Indian team as a backup opener. However, this will be confirmed only after the announcement of the team.
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Well, in this news we are going to tell you about the performance of Sanju Samson and Shubman Gill in T20 International cricket. At the time of writing the news, Samson has scored a total of 861 runs in 42 T20 matches played for Team India at an average of 25.32 and a great strike rate of 152.38. On the other hand, Test captain Gill has scored a total of 578 runs in 21 matches played at an average of 30.42 and a strike rate of 139.27.
Comparison of T20 stats of Sanju Samson and Shubman Gill
| Sanju Samson | Player | Shubman Gill |
| 42 | Matches | 21 |
| 38 | Innings | 21 |
| 861 | Runs | 578 |
| 25.32 | Average | 30.42 |
| 152.38 | Strike Rate | 139.27 |
| 03 | 100s | 01 |
| 02 | 50s | 03 |
| 111 | Highest Score | 126* |
Note- These figures are as of 18 August 2025
Conclusion
Comparing the two, both Samson and Gill come with different skill sets. Samson bats explosively with a fast strike rate, which is seen in modern T20 cricket, while Gill promises strength and long-term prospects.
Given the immediate needs of the Asia Cup, Samson seems to have the upper hand in terms of suitability for this format. The 25-year-old Gill still has time to hone his T20 game and establish himself as a consistent performer in this format before becoming a regular.
