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Shubman Gill Smashes Record Double Hundred, Joins Elite Indian Batters
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Firstpost•01-10-2026, 11:35
Shubman Gill Smashes Record Double Hundred, Joins Elite Indian Batters
- •Shubman Gill scored an unbeaten 233 off 133 balls, becoming the fastest batter in men's ODI history to achieve a double hundred.
- •This monumental knock in the second ODI against West Indies at ACA Stadium marked Gill's second career double century in ODIs.
- •Gill's performance, including 26 fours and 8 sixes, helped India chase down a formidable 400+ target set by West Indies.
- •He partnered with Rohit Sharma for a 255-run opening stand, laying the foundation for India's record-breaking chase.
- •Gill admitted feeling pressure despite batting-friendly conditions but expressed satisfaction with his match-winning performance, securing India's 2-0 series lead.
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Shubman Gill became the fastest batter in men's ODI history to score a double hundred, finishing with an unbeaten 233 off 133 balls. This also marked his second ODI double century, making him only the second Indian player after Rohit Sharma to achieve multiple double tons in the format.
Shubman Gill has scored two ODI double centuries in his career. His first double ton was against New Zealand in Hyderabad in 2023, and his second was an unbeaten 233 against the West Indies in Guwahati in September 2026.
The third and final ODI match of the series between India and the West Indies is scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Maharaja Yadvindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh.
