Gill smashes record for fastest ODI double hundred
Shubman Gill smashes the fastest ODI double century in 117 balls, surpassing Ishan Kishan's record during India's match against West Indies.
Shubman Gill has rewritten the history books in ODI cricket, achieving a milestone that few in the history of the game have ever touched. Playing against the West Indies in Guwahati, the Indian skipper reached the 200-run mark in a lightning-fast 117 balls, setting a new benchmark for the fastest double century in One Day International cricket.
Surpassing Ishan Kishan's Record
Gill's explosive innings has moved him past the previous Indian record held by wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan. Kishan had previously set the Indian record by reaching his double century in 126 balls during a match against Bangladesh in 2022. With his 117-ball feat, Gill has now moved to the top of the Indian list, leaving Kishan's performance in second place.
This innings also highlights Gill's dominance in chase scenarios. He has become only the second player in men's ODI history to score a double century while chasing, following in the footsteps of Glenn Maxwell, who scored 201* against Afghanistan in 2023.
A New Era of Double Centuries
The Indian opener's performance has placed him in an elite category of cricketers. By registering multiple double centuries in men's ODI cricket, Gill has joined the legendary Rohit Sharma as the only players to have achieved this feat.
Rohit Sharma Joins the 12,000 Run Club
While Gill was making history with his batting, the veteran Rohit Sharma was busy adding another monumental chapter to his illustrious career. During the same match, Rohit became only the third Indian batter to cross the 12,000-run milestone in ODI cricket.
In doing so, Rohit joined the legendary duo of Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli in the most exclusive club in Indian cricket history. The statistics surrounding Rohit's achievement highlight his incredible consistency:
- Virat Kohli: 242 innings
- Rohit Sharma: 282 innings
- Sachin Tendulkar: 300 innings
Rohit's achievement makes him the second-fastest player to reach the 12,000-run mark, trailing only Kohli. Other legends of the game who have reached this milestone include Ricky Ponting (314 innings) and Kumar Sangakkara (336 innings).