Shubman Gill, 27, now captains India in Tests and ODIs, has led the side in T20Is, and leads Gujarat Titans in the IPL. His unbeaten 223 off 133 balls against West Indies in Guwahati adds a headline figure to a captaincy record that remains mixed across formats.
Gill's Captaincy Record at a Glance
Gill has captained in four competitive settings: Tests, ODIs, T20Is and the IPL. His most recent landmark came in the second ODI against West Indies in Guwahati.
India chased 406 and won by eight wickets, taking a 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Gill's 223* came at a strike rate of roughly 167.7 (calculated from 223 runs off 133 balls).
| Format | Debut as captain | Key data point |
|---|
| T20Is | 2024 vs Zimbabwe | 5 matches, 4 wins, 1 loss |
| ODIs | October 2025 vs Australia | Series wins vs Afghanistan; leads West Indies 2-0 |
| Tests | 2025 England tour | 6 wins in 10 matches (60%) after Galle |
| IPL | 2024 (Gujarat Titans) | Playoffs in 2025 and 2026 |
T20I Captaincy Record
Gill's first assignment as India captain was the 2024 T20I series against Zimbabwe. He led India in five matches, winning four and losing one.
| Matches | Won | Lost | Win % |
|---|
| 5 | 4 | 1 | 80% |
The sample is small, so the win rate should be read with caution.
IPL Captaincy Record with Gujarat Titans
Gill replaced Hardik Pandya as Gujarat Titans captain ahead of the 2024 season. He has led the franchise in 2024, 2025 and 2026.
| Season | Role | Playoffs |
|---|
| 2024 | Captain | Not reported |
| 2025 | Captain | Yes |
| 2026 | Captain | Yes |
Back-to-back playoff appearances in 2025 and 2026 point to a more consistent return in the franchise format.
ODI Captaincy: A Slow Start, Then Progress
Gill's ODI captaincy began in October 2025 against Australia and ended in a 2-1 series defeat. KL Rahul later led the side on the South Africa tour.
Series-by-Series Results
Gill returned from injury to lead India against New Zealand in January 2026, and India again lost 2-1. His first series win as ODI captain came against Afghanistan at home in June 2026, with India winning the first two matches of the three-match series.
| Opponent | Timing | Outcome |
|---|
| Australia | October 2025 | Lost 2-1 |
| New Zealand | January 2026 | Lost 2-1 |
| Afghanistan | June 2026 | Won (consecutive victories) |
| England | July 2026 | Won first match, lost series after two defeats |
| West Indies | Ongoing | Leads 2-0 |
Against England, India won the opener at Edgbaston but lost the next two matches. The West Indies series has been the strongest run so far, with a win in Thiruvananthapuram followed by the chase in Guwahati.
Test Captaincy: 60% Win Rate
Gill was named Test captain before the 2025 England tour, following the Test retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. That series ended in a 2-2 draw.
Series Wins Under Gill
India's first Test series win under Gill came against West Indies at home. The team then won an overseas series against Afghanistan in June 2026 before moving on to a two-Test series against Sri Lanka.
The Galle Test in Numbers
At Galle, India scored 462 in the first innings and dismissed Sri Lanka for 284. India declared their second innings at 193/9, setting a target of 372. Sri Lanka were bowled out for 206, and India won by 165 runs.
| Innings | Score |
|---|
| India, 1st innings | 462 |
| Sri Lanka, 1st innings | 284 |
| India, 2nd innings | 193/9 declared |
| Sri Lanka, 2nd innings (target 372) | 206 |
The result gave Gill six Test wins in 10 matches, a 60% win ratio, and India a 1-0 lead in the series. The draw in Colombo later lowered that percentage.
Analytical Takeaways
Gill's record is strongest in T20Is by win rate, though from a small sample. In Tests, a 60% win rate after 10 matches is a solid return for a new captain.
ODIs show the clearest upward trend. India lost the first two series under him, then won against Afghanistan and currently lead West Indies 2-0, so the Guwahati chase of 406 is a useful marker of how that form is developing.