Shubman Gill struck the fastest double century in ODI history, scoring an unbeaten 223 off 133 balls to lead India to an eight-wicket win and the second-highest successful chase in the format against West Indies in Guwahati.
Key facts
- Shubman Gill scored an unbeaten 223 off 133 balls, the fastest ODI double century ever.
- He reached his century in 62 balls and his double hundred in 117 balls.
- India chased down West Indies' total of 405 to win by eight wickets.
- West Indies posted 405 after three of their batters reached centuries.
- The chase was the second-highest successful run chase in ODI history.
India captain Shubman Gill produced a record-breaking innings in the second one-day international against West Indies in Guwahati on Wednesday, striking the fastest double century in the history of the format. His unbeaten 223 off 133 deliveries carried India to an eight-wicket victory and the second-highest successful run chase ever recorded in ODIs, according to the Guardian.
West Indies had set up what looked like a formidable target, posting 405 after three of their batters reached centuries. The total was enough to stun the hosts’ bowlers but ultimately not enough to hold off Gill, who dismantled the chase with an extraordinary display of hitting.
Gill, the world’s top-ranked ODI batter, reached the quickest century of his own career off just 62 balls before converting it into the fastest ODI double hundred by anyone, needing only 117 deliveries, the Guardian reported.
The innings was the 27-year-old’s second double century in ODIs. His first came against New Zealand in Hyderabad in 2023. He is only the second player, after his opening partner Rohit Sharma, to make 200 more than once in the format.
The match formed part of a three-game series between the two sides, with the Guardian describing it as a run-filled contest that underlined the batting-friendly conditions in Guwahati.
Why it matters
Gill's innings sets a new benchmark in limited-overs cricket, rewriting the record books for the fastest double century. It also highlights how high-scoring the modern ODI game has become, with a total of 405 proving insufficient to secure victory.
Frequently asked questions
How fast was Shubman Gill's double century?
Gill reached his double hundred off just 117 balls, the fastest ODI double century of anyone's career, and his century came off 62 balls.
What was the final result of the match?
India won by eight wickets, completing the second-highest successful run chase in ODI history after West Indies posted 405.
How many ODI double centuries has Gill scored?
This was Gill's second ODI double century; his first came against New Zealand in Hyderabad in 2023, making him only the second player after Rohit Sharma to make 200 more than once.