IPL 2026 Final: Kohli vs Gill – Who Holds the Better Record?
The IPL 2026 final in Ahmedabad pits RCB against GT. A look at Virat Kohli’s and Shubman Gill’s runs against each other’s teams reveals who has the stronger record.
Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill have been scoring heavily this season, but their performances against each other’s sides differ. The numbers show a clear edge for Kohli.
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On 31 May 2026 the IPL final will be played in Ahmedabad. It’s RCB versus GT, and all eyes will be on Bangalore’s star batsman Virat Kohli and Gujarat’s captain Shubman Gill.
Kohli’s numbers against Gujarat are impressive. He has faced GT in nine innings, scoring 503 runs. His average sits at 71.85 and his strike‑rate is a massive 153.82. He also notched one century and four half‑centuries in those games.
Gill’s stats look a bit weaker. He has played 17 innings against Bangalore, representing both KKR and GT, but managed only 395 runs. His average is 28.21 and his strike‑rate 140.56. He has one century to his name.
Funny enough, both players scored centuries in the same match once. In the IPL 2023 clash between Bangalore and Gujarat, Kohli made 101 and Gill responded with 104, helping his side win.
The final will probably decide which record feels more “damdar” – Kohli’s towering average or Gill’s occasional big knocks. You’ll notice the contrast as soon as the innings begin.
So, who will edge it? The numbers suggest Kohli’s record is stronger, but cricket is unpredictable, right?