Shubman Gill vs Temba Bavuma - comparing their stats after 39 Tests

Shubman Gill and Temba Bavuma will be leading their respective sides when India face South Africa in the two-match home Test series, which begins in Kolkata on Friday, November 14. After the opening game of the series at the iconic Eden Gardens, the second match will be played at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, starting November 22.

Gill was named captain ahead of the England tour and was sensational with the bat. He played a key role as a young Indian squad drew a five-match Test series in England 2-2. As for Bavuma, he was an instrumental figure in South Africa ending their ICC drought as they won the 2025 WTC final at Lord's earlier this year.

Gill has so far featured in 39 Test matches. In this feature, we compare his stats with those of Bavuma after the latter had also played the same number of Tests.

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Shubman Gill vs Temba Bavuma - Who has more runs and a better average after 39 Tests?

In 39 Tests, Gill has scored 2,839 runs at an average of 43.01. Of his runs, 1,346 have come in 15 Tests against England at an average of 51.76. He has also scored 537 runs in nine Tests against Australia at an average of 35.80 and 324 runs in five Tests against New Zealand at an average of 32.40.

After 39 Tests, Bavuma had 1,812 runs to his name at an average of 31.24. Of his runs, 505 came in eight Tests against England at an average of 38.84. He had also scored 298 runs in five Tests against Australia at an average of 42.57 and 283 runs in five Tests against New Zealand at an average of 40.42.

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Shubman Gill vs Temba Bavuma - Who has more hundreds after 39 Tests?

In 39 Tests, Gill has notched up 10 hundreds and eight half-centuries. His best of 269 came against England in Birmingham in July 2025. The elegant batter scored 161 in the second innings of the same Test. Of his Test centuries, as many as six have been registered against England, two against Bangladesh and one each against Australia and West Indies.

(Shubman Gill vs Temba Bavuma - Batting stats comparison after 39 Tests)

After 39 Tests, Bavuma had one hundred and 13 fifties to his name. His best at that stage was 102*, which came against England in Cape Town in January 2016. The 35-year-old had also scored 95* against Australia in Johannesburg in March 2018 and 89 against New Zealand in Wellington in March 2017.

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Shubman Gill vs Temba Bavuma - Who has a better record in wins after 39 Tests?

Gill has been part of 20 Tests that India have won. In winning causes, he has scored 1,765 runs at an average of 56.93, with seven hundreds and four half-centuries. In 13 Tests that India have lost, he has scored 657 runs at an average of 25.26, with one hundred and two fifties. Two of his hundreds and two of his half-centuries have come in Tests that have ended in a draw.

(Shubman Gill vs Temba Bavuma - Batting stats comparison in wins after 39 Tests)

Of his first 39 Tests, Bavuma had been part of 18 matches that South Africa had won. In winning causes, he had 915 runs at an average of 39.78, with eight half-centuries. In 14 Tests that the Proteas lost, he scored 585 runs at an average of 20.89, with three fifties. In seven drawn Tests, he had 312 runs at an average of 44.57, with one hundred and two half-centuries.

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Shubman Gill vs Temba Bavuma - Who has a better away record after 39 Tests?

Gill has played 18 away Tests in which he has scored 1,403 runs at an average of 43.84, with five hundreds and two half-centuries. In two neutral Tests, the 26-year-old has 67 runs at an average of 16.75. Further, in 19 home Tests, he has notched up 1,369 runs, averaging 45.63, with five hundreds and six half-centuries.

(Shubman Gill vs Temba Bavuma - Away batting stats comparison after 39 Tests)

Of his first 39 Tests, Bavuma played 18 away from home. In away matches, he scored 907 runs at an average of 29.25, with eight half-centuries. Further, in 21 home Tests, the South African batter had 905 runs at an average of 33.51, with the aid of one hundred and five half-centuries.

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Edited by Renin Wilben Albert