Shubman Gill celebrated his 27th birthday on September 8, 2026. His career has been marked by record-breaking achievements. Gill was born on September 8, 1999. He first gained attention as the Player of the Tournament during India’s victorious 2018 Under-19 World Cup campaign. He has since become a regular member of the senior team.
Gill holds the record for being the fastest player in ODI history to reach both 2,000 and 2,500 runs. He is also the youngest player to score a double century in One-Day Internationals. He made his ODI debut in 2019. He made his Test debut during the 2020-21 series in Australia. He scored 45 and 35 on debut at the MCG. He followed that with a half-century in Sydney. He then scored 91 in India’s series-clinching victory at the Gabba. His maiden Test century came in Chattogram the following year.
In January 2023, at the age of 23, Gill became the youngest batter to score an ODI double century. He smashed 208 off 149 balls against New Zealand. He scored over 350 runs during India’s run to the 2023 World Cup final. He was also part of the Indian team that won the ICC Champions Trophy last year. He played a key role in India’s 4-1 Test series win over England at home in 2024. He scored centuries in Visakhapatnam and Dharamsala. He also scored 91 in Rajkot and a valuable 52 in Ranchi.
Shubman Gill Birthday: His Journey to India’s Test and ODI Captain
Gill took over as captain of Gujarat Titans in the IPL in 2024. He guided the franchise to the play-offs in the next season. He scored 650 runs in IPL 2025. He was even more prolific in IPL 2026, scoring 732 runs. He was the second-highest run-scorer that season behind Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
Gill was named India’s Test captain for the 2025 tour of England. He had a memorable debut as captain. He scored 754 runs against England at an average of 75.40. His tally included four centuries and a career-best 269. His run tally was the second-highest ever by a captain in a Test series. Only Don Bradman’s 810 runs in the 1936-37 Ashes is higher. He recently led India to a 1-0 win in the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.
Gill has built an impressive record across formats. In 43 Tests, he has scored 3,043 runs at an average of 43.47. He has 11 centuries and nine fifties. In ODIs, he has scored 3,379 runs from 67 matches at an average of 60.33. He has nine centuries and 20 half-centuries. In T20Is, he has accumulated 869 runs in 36 appearances at a strike rate of 138.59, including one century.
Shubman Gill Net Worth, Properties, BCCI Salary and IPL Earnings in 2026
Shubman Gill has a net worth of around ₹32 crore. His family home in Punjab is reportedly valued at around ₹3.2 crore. The property is located in the Firozpur district. He has also reportedly added a high-value Mumbai property to his portfolio. Reports indicate that he owns an apartment in Mumbai valued at around ₹20.7 crore.
For the 2025-26 BCCI annual contract cycle, Gill was placed in Grade A. He shares this category with Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja. He is currently India’s Test and ODI captain. His BCCI earnings are separate from match fees and other cricket-related income.
The IPL has been another major income stream for Gill. He entered the league with Kolkata Knight Riders before moving to Gujarat Titans. The Gujarat franchise bought him for ₹8 crore ahead of the 2022 season.
Gill also has a unique connection to Spider-Man. He is known to be a fan of the character and has often referenced it in his social media posts. This connection has added to his appeal among younger fans and has been part of his growing brand image.
FAQs
Q. When did Shubman Gill turn 27?
A. Gill turned 27 on September 8, 2026.
Q. Which team is Shubman Gill captain of?
A. Gill is India’s Test and ODI captain.
Q. When did Gill score his ODI double century?
A. Gill scored 208 against New Zealand in January 2023.
Q. How many runs did Gill score in the 2025 England Test series?
A. Gill scored 754 runs at an average of 75.40.
Q. What is Shubman Gill’s reported net worth?
A. His reported net worth is around ₹32 crore.
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