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Shubman Gill Smashes Record-Breaking Double-Century Against West Indies
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News18•30-09-2026, 22:11
Shubman Gill Smashes Record-Breaking Double-Century Against West Indies
- •Shubman Gill scored 200 off 117 balls against West Indies in the second ODI in Guwahati, marking the fastest double-century ever and breaking Ishan Kishan's previous record.
- •Gill surpassed Glenn Maxwell's world record for the highest score in an ODI run-chase, going past his 201 against Afghanistan in the 2023 World Cup.
- •This was Gill's second double-century, making him only the second Indian batter after Rohit Sharma to achieve multiple double tons in ODIs.
- •Gill's innings included reaching his century from 62 balls and his 150 from 89 deliveries, making it the fastest 150 by an Indian in ODIs.
- •Gill also broke Virender Sehwag's world record for the most runs by a captain in an ODI, remaining unbeaten on 223 off 133 balls as India won the match.
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Shubman Gill scored 200 off 117 balls, setting the record for the fastest ODI double-century. He also surpassed Glenn Maxwell for the highest score in an ODI run-chase and broke Virender Sehwag's record for the most runs by a captain in an ODI.
This milestone marked Shubman Gill's second ODI double-century, making him only the second Indian batter after Rohit Sharma to achieve multiple double tons.
Shubman Gill remained unbeaten on 223 runs off 133 balls, leading India to secure a victory with eight wickets to spare.
