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Shubman Gill's start as India's ODI captain has been a mixed one. Across his first 12 ODIs in charge, Gill has led India to six wins and six defeats, giving him a 50% win percentage. During that period, India have won one bilateral ODI series while losing three, with victories coming only against Afghanistan and defeats against Australia, New Zealand and England.
The 26-year-old took over the ODI captaincy ahead of India's tour of Australia in late 2025 as the team began planning for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Since then, he has captained India in four bilateral series across home and away conditions. Here's a complete look at Gill's ODI captaincy record so far.
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Shubman Gill's ODI captaincy record: Matches, wins, losses and win percentage
Overall ODI captaincy record
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 12 |
| Won | 6 |
| Lost | 6 |
| Win percentage | 50% |
| Tosses won | 3 |
| Runs as captain | 604 |
| Batting average as captain | 67.11 |
| Home record | 4 wins, 2 losses (6 matches) |
| Away record | 2 wins, 4 losses (6 matches) |
Gill has scored 604 runs in 11 innings as captain at an average of 67.11, including one century and four fifties. His highest score remains 154 against Afghanistan in Lucknow, while his most recent innings was 77 at Lord's in the series decider against England.
Series-by-series ODI captaincy record
| Series | Result |
|---|---|
| Australia (Away) | Lost 2-1 |
| New Zealand (Home) | Lost 2-1 |
| Afghanistan (Home) | Won 3-0 |
| England (Away) | Lost 2-1 |
Every ODI series under Shubman Gill's captaincy, explained
Australia (Away): Captaincy debut ended in a 2-1 defeat
Shubman Gill's first assignment as India's ODI captain came in Australia in October 2025. India lost the opening two matches in Perth and Adelaide before bouncing back with a convincing nine-wicket victory in Sydney to avoid a series whitewash.
Although India lost the series 2-1, the tour gave Shubman Gill his first experience of leading the side in challenging overseas conditions against a full-strength Australian team.
New Zealand (Home): Missed opportunity on home soil
India's next ODI assignment came at home against New Zealand in January 2026.
The Men in Blue won the opening ODI in Vadodara by four wickets, but New Zealand responded with successive victories in Rajkot and Indore to claim the series 2-1. Losing a home ODI series was a setback for Shubman Gill, especially after taking an early lead.
Afghanistan (Home): First series victory as captain
Gill registered his first ODI series win during Afghanistan's tour of India in June 2026. India comfortably swept the series 3-0, winning by seven wickets in Dharamsala, 170 runs in Lucknow and nine wickets in Chennai.
He also enjoyed his best batting series as captain, scoring an unbeaten 84 in the opener and a brilliant 154 in the second ODI before sitting out the chase in the final match after Afghanistan posted only 218. The clean sweep remains his only bilateral ODI series victory as captain.
England (Away): Strong fight but series slipped away
Shubman Gill's latest assignment came in England. India began with a six-wicket victory at Edgbaston before England levelled the series with a four-wicket win in Cardiff. That left the Lord's ODI as the decider.
England piled up 387/3, powered by Ben Duckett's 141, Jacob Bethell's 91 and Joe Root's unbeaten 74. India responded through a magnificent 147-run opening partnership between Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill. Rohit made 138 off 110 balls, while Gill contributed 77 off 84 deliveries.
India were well placed before Jacob Bethell dismissed Rohit, and Sam Curran's four wickets turned the contest in England's favour. Despite Virat Kohli's 74, India finished on 360/7, losing by 27 runs as England clinched the series 2-1.
What Shubman Gill's ODI captaincy numbers reveal so far
Gill's first year as ODI captain presents an interesting picture. His overall 6-6 record reflects an even split between wins and losses, but a closer look shows a difference between home and away performances. India have won four of six ODIs at home under Gill, while overseas they have managed two victories from six matches.
Another noticeable trend is the quality of opposition. Shubman Gill's only series victory has come against Afghanistan, while India have fallen short against three Full Member opponents in Australia, New Zealand and England. Those defeats have come by identical 2-1 margins, showing that India have remained competitive but have struggled to finish series strongly.
There are positives beyond the results. Shubman Gill has led from the front with the bat, scoring 604 runs at an average of 67.11, including a century and several important fifties. His batting consistency has been one of the biggest strengths of his captaincy so far.
At the same time, twelve matches and four bilateral series represent a relatively small sample. Captaining India across different conditions while preparing for the 2027 ODI World Cup is a long-term project, and it would be premature to draw firm conclusions based solely on his first year in charge.
For now, Gill's ODI captaincy has shown encouraging individual performances alongside mixed team results. Whether that record improves will become clearer as India take on stronger opponents in the lead-up to the next World Cup.
