Shubman Gill Hits Second ODI Double Century, Breaks World Record

Shubman Gill has done it again. The India captain smashed his second ODI double century during the second match against the West Indies in Guwahati on Wednesday.

Gill reached the landmark in just 117 balls. That made him the fastest batter to score an ODI double century, breaking the record previously held by Ishan Kishan.

Gill Creates History in Guwahati

Gill’s first ODI double century came against New Zealand in January 2023. He scored 208 in that match and became the youngest batter to reach the milestone in men’s ODI cricket.

Three years later, he has added another 200 to his name. This time, the landmark came against the West Indies, with Gill leading India from the front as captain.

The speed of the innings made the achievement even more special. Gill crossed 200 after facing only 117 deliveries, setting a new world record for the fastest ODI double century.

Second ODI 200 for Gill

Before this innings, Rohit Sharma was the only Indian batter with more than one ODI double century. Gill has now joined that elite group.

His first double hundred was a stylish 208 against New Zealand. The second has come in an even quicker fashion, showing how much his attacking game has developed.

Gill had already made a strong start in the match. He scored his 11th ODI century in only 62 balls, with 10 fours and five sixes.

World Record Breaks Ishan Kishan’s Mark

Gill’s 117-ball double century moved him past Ishan Kishan in the record books.

Ishan Kishan had previously held the record for the fastest ODI double century. Gill’s latest effort has now placed him at the top of the list.

The record also adds to Gill’s growing list of ODI achievements. He is already known as the fastest male batter to reach 2,000 ODI runs and has also set the mark for reaching 2,500 ODI runs quickest.

A Huge Moment for India’s Captain

Gill’s innings came in his first year as India’s ODI captain, making the performance even more significant.

He has taken on a bigger role at the top of the order and continues to combine control with clean attacking strokes. His latest record shows why India have placed so much faith in him.

The Guwahati innings also gave Gill back-to-back ODI centuries. It was his third successive ODI hundred on Indian soil. Only Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers have recorded more consecutive ODI centuries in India, with both players managing four in a row.

What This Means for Gill

Gill’s second ODI 200 puts him in a very special group of Indian batters. Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan have also scored ODI double centuries for India.

Gill is now the second Indian after Rohit Sharma to score two ODI double hundreds. His latest record also shows that he is not simply building a strong career — he is changing the record book while doing it.

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