Shubman Gill has quickly become one of India’s most reliable ODI batters, especially against New Zealand. Since 2019, he has scored runs with confidence and control, combining elegant stroke play with attacking intent. His record against New Zealand includes centuries, unbeaten knocks, and a historic double hundred, showing his ability to dominate both at home and in different conditions.
In recent times, Gill has faced challenges in T20 cricket and missed the T20 World Cup 2026 squad, but his ODI form remains strong. After recovering from a minor neck injury, he returned fully fit and continued contributing at the top of the order. With an excellent record against New Zealand and long-term goals like the 2027 ODI World Cup, Gill enters the 2026 series as a key player expected to deliver impactful performances again.
Shubman Gill vs New Zealand ODI Record
| Parameter | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 15 |
| Innings | 15 |
| Not Outs | 3 |
| Total Runs | 758 |
| Highest Score | 208 |
| Batting Average | 63.16 |
| Strike Rate | 102.60 |
| Centuries | 2 |
| Half-Centuries | 4 |
| Double Centuries | 1 |
| Fours | 74+ |
| Sixes | 26+ |
Shubman Gill vs New Zealand Match-by-Match ODI Record
| No. | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 21 | 1 | 0 | Hamilton | 2019 |
| 2 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 0 | Wellington | 2019 |
| 3 | 50 | 65 | 1 | 3 | Auckland | 2022 |
| 4 | 45* | 42 | 4 | 1 | Hamilton | 2022 |
| 5 | 13 | 22 | 2 | 0 | Christchurch | 2022 |
| 6 | 208 | 149 | 19 | 9 | Hyderabad | 2023 |
| 7 | 40* | 53 | 6 | 0 | Raipur | 2023 |
| 8 | 112 | 78 | 13 | 5 | Indore | 2023 |
| 9 | 26 | 31 | 5 | 0 | Dharamsala | 2023 |
| 10 | 80* | 66 | 8 | 3 | Mumbai | 2023 |
| 11 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | Dubai | 2025 |
| 12 | 31 | 50 | 0 | 1 | Dubai | 2025 |
| 13 | 56 | 71 | 3 | 2 | Vadodara | 2026 |
| 14 | 56 | 53 | 9 | 1 | Rajkot | 2026 |
| 15 | 23 | 18 | 4 | 0 | Indore | 2026 |
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Record-Breaking Performances
Shubman Gill’s name entered ODI history books with his iconic 208-run knock against New Zealand in 2023 — one of the greatest innings by an Indian opener.
- 208 – Hyderabad, 2023
Featured 19 fours and 9 sixes, making him the youngest Indian to score an ODI double hundred. - 112 – Indore, 2023
A fluent, aggressive century that dominated New Zealand’s bowling attack.
Along with these hundreds, Gill has consistently played match-winning knocks, including multiple unbeaten innings that guided India to comfortable victories.
Gill’s success against New Zealand comes from:
- Excellent balance and timing
- Strong technique against pace and swing
- Ability to convert starts into big scores
- Maintaining a high strike rate with minimal risk
Even with a quick 23-run cameo in the Indore ODI 2026, Gill’s average above 63 against New Zealand shows how dependable he remains in this rivalry.
Despite missing recent T20I action, Shubman Gill continues to be a vital ODI batter for India. Fully fit and in rhythm, he enters the 2026 ODI series as one of India’s most important players.
With his past record against New Zealand, fans expect Gill to continue delivering strong starts and match-winning contributions.
From 2019 to 2026, Shubman Gill has dominated New Zealand in ODI cricket with class, control, and fearless batting. His double century, high average, and consistent scoring underline his rise as one of the best young openers in world cricket.
