Shubman Gill set a new fastest ODI double-century record during India's second ODI against West Indies in Guwahati, powering an unbeaten 223 as India completed a 406-run chase in 43.3 overs.
Gill reached his double century from 117 balls, striking 24 fours and 7 sixes at that stage. He finished the innings on 223* from 133 balls, with 26 fours and 8 sixes. It was the second double century of his ODI career.
Gill breaks Ishan Kishan's record
Before Gill's innings, the record for the fastest double century in ODI cricket belonged to India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan. Kishan had reached the milestone in 126 balls against Bangladesh on 10 December 2022.
Gill completed the landmark 9 balls earlier than Kishan, taking the record for the fastest ODI double century.
Highest List A score in a chase
Gill's unbeaten 223 also became the highest score made during a run chase in List A cricket. The innings moved him past Soumya Sarkar's unbeaten 208, made in the Dhaka Premier League in 2019.
The score also placed Gill third on the list of the highest individual ODI scores. Rohit Sharma leads with 264, while New Zealand's Martin Guptill is second with 237*.
- Rohit Sharma: 264 against Sri Lanka, Kolkata, 2014
- Martin Guptill: 237* against West Indies, Wellington, 2015
- Shubman Gill: 223* against West Indies, Guwahati, 2026
- Virender Sehwag: 219 against West Indies, Indore, 2011
- Shubman Gill: 215 against Zimbabwe, Canberra, 2015
India complete 406-run chase
West Indies scored 405-7 after batting first in 50 overs. John Campbell, Shai Hope and Amir Jangoo made centuries for the side, setting India a target that appeared difficult to overhaul.
India, however, reached 406-2 in 43.3 overs to complete a one-sided victory. Gill's double century led the chase, while Rohit Sharma also scored a century.
The result gave the second ODI a decisive finish after West Indies had ed a total of more than 400. Gill's unbeaten innings became the central performance of the match through its combination of speed, volume of runs and records.
Conclusion
Gill's 223* delivered the fastest ODI double century, broke Ishan Kishan's record by 9 balls and helped India chase 406 against West Indies in Guwahati. The innings also gave him the highest List A chase score and the third-highest individual ODI score.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How many runs did Shubman Gill score?
Shubman Gill scored 223* runs from 133 balls.
Q. How fast did Gill complete his double century?
He completed his double century in 117 balls.
Q. Whose record did Shubman Gill break?
Gill broke Ishan Kishan's record for the fastest ODI double century. Kishan had reached 200 in 126 balls against Bangladesh on 10 December 2022.
Q. What was India's target against West Indies?
India chased 406 after West Indies scored 405-7 in 50 overs.
Q. How many overs did India take to win?
India reached 406-2 in 43.3 overs.
Q. Where was the second ODI played?
The match was played in Guwahati.
Q. What is Gill's highest score in the match?
His unbeaten 223 was the highest score of the match and the third-highest individual ODI score listed in the report.
