Indian skipper Shubman Gill etched his name into cricket history by smashing the fastest double century in ODI history during the second ODI against West Indies in Guwahati. Reaching the 200-run mark in just 117 balls, Gill broke Ishan Kishan’s record of 126 balls. In pursuit of a 406-run target, Gill struck 24 fours and 7 sixes, becoming only the second cricketer alongside Rohit Sharma to register multiple ODI double centuries, and the first Indian to score a double century while chasing.

Indian captain Shubman Gill created history at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, blasting the fastest double century in One Day International cricket history. Leading India’s chase of a target of 406 against West Indies, the 27-year-old reached the 200-run milestone off 117 deliveries, operating at a strike rate of 167.77. With this knock, Gill joined Rohit Sharma as the only batters in ODI history to register multiple double centuries in the 50-over format.

By reaching his double century in 117 balls, Gill broke the world record previously held by fellow Indian batter Ishan Kishan, who reached 200 off 126 balls against Bangladesh in December 2022.

Shubman Gill becomes 1st Indian Batter To Score an ODI Double Ton While Chasing:

Gill’s double century is the second instance of a batter scoring an ODI double ton in the second innings of a match, following Glenn Maxwell’s 201 not out against Afghanistan in the 2023 World Cup. Gill became the first Indian cricketer to achieve an ODI double century during a run chase.

After bringing up his 11th ODI century off 62 balls, Gill accelerated, adding his next 100 runs in 55 deliveries to put India on the verge of completing a successful chase of 406 runs.

Shubman Gill reached his double century in 117 balls, setting the world record for the fastest double century in ODI history. Rohit Sharma (3) and Shubman Gill (2) are the only two batters in One Day International history to score multiple double centuries.