Shubman Gill Touches Down in Auckland for Upcoming ODI Series

Indian cricket captain Shubman Gill has arrived in Auckland to prepare for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand. With a stellar performance record this year, including impressive averages and centuries, Gill is set to lead the team as they aim for victory. His recent interactions with fans and friends highlight his approachable nature, while his leadership statistics reflect his growing prowess in international cricket. As he gears up for the series, all eyes will be on Gill as he seeks to achieve significant milestones in his career.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 29, 2026, 12:38 IST

Shubman Gill Arrives in Auckland for ODI Series

Auckland [New Zealand], October 29: Indian captain Shubman Gill has landed in Auckland in preparation for the ODI series against New Zealand. The Men in Blue are set to play their fourth T20I at Eden Park, having already secured the series with a 3-0 lead and two matches remaining. The five-match ODI series will commence on November 4, featuring the return of cricket stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

Upon his arrival, Gill was spotted interacting with local fans and players, taking photos with them. Before heading to practice, he caught up with his longtime friend and T20I sensation Abhishek Sharma, who recently scored an impressive 113 runs off 38 balls against New Zealand in Wellington. Gill also participated in a nets session, aiming to regain his form for his third overseas assignment as ODI captain, following a challenging tour in Australia last year and a series defeat in England earlier this year.

Captain's Form and Career Statistics

Gill, who will lead the ODI squad ahead of the two-match Test series starting November 19, has been in exceptional form this year, amassing 895 runs in 12 ODIs at an average of 111.87 and a strike rate of 118.70. His performance includes three centuries and five fifties, with a top score of 223* against the West Indies. In his last series against the West Indies at home, he scored a total of 334 runs in three matches, highlighted by a 110-run innings in Kerala and a remarkable 223* while chasing 406 runs in Guwahati. He was dismissed for just one run in the final ODI.

In total, Gill has scored 1,095 runs in 15 international matches this year, averaging 91.25 with a strike rate exceeding 100, including four centuries and six fifties.

Leadership Record and Milestones

As a captain, Gill has been impressive, accumulating 2,258 runs in 31 matches and 37 innings at an average of 72.83, with nine centuries and nine fifties, and a highest score of 269. He led India in T20Is during the Zimbabwe tour in 2024, shortly after their World Cup victory, and was appointed Test captain before the England Tests last year, where he managed to secure a 2-2 draw. During that tour, he scored 754 runs in five matches, including four centuries. Following this, he was named India's ODI captain, succeeding Rohit Sharma, the captain who led the team to victory in the Champions Trophy 2025, starting from the Australia tour later that year.

Gill is on the verge of reaching the 8,000-run milestone in international cricket, currently holding 7,625 runs from 149 matches and 182 innings at an average of 47.95, including 23 centuries and 32 fifties, with a best score of 269. In ODIs, he aims for the 4,000-run mark, currently sitting at 3,713 runs in 70 ODIs and 69 innings, averaging 64.01 with a strike rate of 103.31, which includes 11 centuries and 20 fifties.