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Shubman Gill Smashes Fastest Century by Indian Captain, Breaks Rohit Sharma's Record
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News18•30-09-2026, 20:38
Shubman Gill Smashes Fastest Century by Indian Captain, Breaks Rohit Sharma's Record
- •Shubman Gill scored a century off just 62 balls against West Indies, setting a new record for the fastest ton by an Indian skipper.
- •He surpassed Rohit Sharma's previous record of 63 balls, achieved during the 2023 World Cup.
- •This marked Gill's 11th ODI hundred and his third as captain, showcasing his growing leadership and batting prowess.
- •Gill accelerated his scoring significantly after reaching his fifty, adding 56 runs from his next 29 balls.
- •His consistent performance and ability to change gears make him a crucial player for India, comparable to Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
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Shubman Gill scored a century off just 62 balls against the West Indies, breaking Rohit Sharma's record of 63 balls for the fastest ODI century by an Indian captain set during the 2023 World Cup.
This innings marked Shubman Gill's 11th overall ODI century, which is his third as the team captain and his third consecutive hundred in the format.
Shubman Gill joined Rahul Dravid, Virender Sehwag, and Virat Kohli as the only Indian captains to score an ODI century against the West Indies team.
