Shubman Gill scored his 11th ODI century off 62 balls during India’s chase of 406 against West Indies in Guwahati. The knock marked his second consecutive hundred in the series and his third straight ODI century on Indian soil. Gill reached his fifty in 38 balls before accelerating alongside Rohit Sharma (101) to cross a 200-run opening partnership. By completing his ton in 62 deliveries, Gill broke Rohit Sharma’s record for the fastest ODI century by an Indian captain.

Indian captain Shubman Gill led from the front with a 62-ball century against West Indies during the second ODI at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Pursuing a record target of 406, Gill reached his 11th ODI hundred with a flick through mid-wicket, hitting 10 fours and 5 sixes. (India vs West Indies 2nd ODI Scorecard)

The ton marked Gill’s second consecutive hundred in the three-match series following his 110 off 108 balls in the opening ODI. Gill completed his century in 62 balls, setting a new record for the fastest ODI hundred by an Indian captain. He eclipsed the previous mark held by Rohit Sharma, who scored a 63-ball century against Afghanistan during the 2023 ODI World Cup.

Shubman Gill Third Consecutive ODI Hundred On Home Soil:

The innings marked Gill’s third consecutive ODI century in matches played in India. In terms of consecutive 50-over hundreds on Indian soil, Gill now trails only Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers, both of whom have achieved four consecutive tons in India. Gill’s partnership with Rohit Sharma surpassed 200 runs before Rohit was dismissed for 101 off 75 balls. Reaching 11 ODI centuries in 68 innings, Gill also became the third-fastest batter globally to hit 11 ODI hundreds, trailing Hashim Amla (64 innings) and Quinton de Kock (65 innings).

Shubman Gill holds the record for the fastest ODI century by an Indian captain, reaching his hundred in 62 balls against West Indies in Guwahati. Shubman Gill has scored 11 ODI centuries, achieving the milestone in 68 innings.