Considering his batting exploits in white-ball cricket, Gill could be India's go-to man with the bat in the series.
Since making his ODI debut, the stylish right-hander has established himself as a vital cog in India's ODI setup, amassing 2271 runs, including a double hundred, at an average of 61.38 and a blistering strike rate of 103.46.
So, as the focus shifts from the shortest format to the ODIs, let's see how Gill has fared against the Lankans in 50-over cricket.
Shubman Gill's ODI record vs Sri Lanka
Matches
6
Innings
6
Runs
345
Average
69
Strike Rate
113.11
100s/50s
1/2
Ducks
0
Highest Score
116
As mentioned in the table above, Gill has recorded impressive numbers against Sri Lanka. In six ODI matches, the right-handed batter has dominated the Lankan Lions, amassing 345 runs, including a ton and a fifty, at an average of 69 and a strike rate of 113.11.
Shubman Gill's ODI record vs Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka
Matches
2
Innings
2
Runs
46
Average
46
Strike Rate
104.55
100s/50s
0/0
Ducks
0
Highest Score
27*
Meanwhile, Gill has faced Sri Lanka in only two ODIs in away conditions (home of the opposition).
He has struck at an impressive rate of 104.55 and would like to make the most out of the Sri Lankan conditions this time.
Shubman Gill's ODI record at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Matches
4
Innings
4
Runs
225
Average
75
Strike Rate
98.25
100s/50s
1/1
Ducks
0
Highest Score
121
Colombo's R. Premadasa Stadium will host all three ODIs of the series. Gill has been incredibly successful at this venue, scoring 225 runs at an average of 75 and a strike rate of 98.25.
He slammed a valiant hundred in Colombo in India's Asia Cup Super Four encounter against Bangladesh.