Scored 206 runs in the 2nd ODI against West Indies, marking the highest individual score in a run-chase and only the second player to achieve multiple ODI double centuries.
Indian cricket team captain Shubman Gill created history on Wednesday (September 31) at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati as he powered India to a famous victory to seal a series win over West Indies in the 2nd ODI. The 27-year-old scored the second double century of his career to help India nail down a chase of 407 with ease.
Gill was part of a 255-run partnership with former Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, who made 101 runs. The star batter reached his century in 62 balls before completing a double ton in only 117 balls as the Men in Blue completed the second-highest run-chase in the format’s history with ease.
Shubman Gill – Full List Of Records Broken In World Record Knock
206 – This is the highest individual knock in a run-chase in ODI cricket history. The only other instance of a player scoring a double ton while batting second in the format was Glenn Maxwell during the famous 2023 World Cup clash between Australia and Afghanistan. The highest individual score in a chase before by a captain was Andrew Strauss’ 158 against India in Bengaluru. The previous best by an opener was Fakhar Zaman’s 193 against South Africa in Johannesburg in 2021.
117 – Shubman Gill scored the fastest ODI double century in history. The record was previously held by Indian cricket star Ishan Kishan, who reached the milestone in 125 balls against Bangladesh in 2023. Maxwell took 127 balls.
2 – Gill is only the second player to score multiple double centuries in ODI cricket after his opening partner Rohit Sharma, who has achieved the feat three times.
62 – Gill broke Rohit’s record (vs Afghanistan in 2023 WC) for the fastest ODI century by an Indian captain. Overall, it is the joint-fourth quickest ton by an Indian player in the format behind Virat Kohli (52, 61), Virender Sehwag (60). Mohammad Azharuddin and KL Rahul also reached the milestone in as many balls.
2000 – Gill completed 2000 runs in India during the knock. He took 33 innings to reach the milestone. No player has reached the landmark quicker in a country. The record was previously held by Desmond Haynes.
333 – Gill has the most runs by a captain in a series of three or fewer games in ODI cricket. Brendon Taylor (310) held the record previously. The World No.1 batter is now the first player to achieve 300 runs in a series of three games twice, after making 360 runs against New Zealand in 2023, where he scored his first double ton.
