At just 23 years of age, Gill became the fifth Indian and eighth overall to reach the milestone, making him the youngest batsman to ever do so.
On Wednesday, January 18th, Indian batsman Shubman Gill achieved a remarkable feat, joining the exclusive list of batters who have scored a double century in ODI matches. At just 23 years of age, he became the fifth Indian and eighth overall to reach the milestone, making him the youngest batsman to ever do so.
Breaking Ishan Kishan's record, who scored a double century in an ODI against Bangladesh in Chattogram on December 10, 2022, Shubman faced 149 balls to accumulate 208 runs, with 19 fours and nine sixes. This remarkable achievement is sure to be remembered for years to come.
Courtesy of a sensational double century (208 off 149) by opener Shubman Gill, Team India has put up a formidable total of 349 runs to defend in the second innings of the first match of the three-match ODI series against New Zealand at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Gill's remarkable innings of 208 off 149 balls has set the tone for the series, giving India a strong platform to build on in the upcoming matches.
Here is a glimpse at the top 10 highest individual scores in One Day International (ODI) matches, with Shubman Gill recently joining the illustrious list:
1. Rohit Sharma 264 vs Sri Lanka (2014)
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2. Martin Guptill 237 not out vs West Indies (2015)
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New Zealand's opening batsman, Martin Guptill, is currently ranked second in the world. On March 21, 2015, in Wellington, during the 2015 ODI World Cup, he achieved a remarkable feat, scoring an unbeaten 237 against the West Indies. This was the highest individual score in a World Cup match, and it propelled the Black Caps to a commanding victory.
3. Virender Sehwag 219 vs West Indies (2011)
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On December 8 in 2011, Virender Sehwag smashed 219 from 149 balls against West Indies in Indore to break the then record for the highest One-Day International individual score, eclipsing batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar’s unbeaten 200 scored against South Africa in Gwalior a year before that.
4. Chris Gayle 215 vs Zimbabwe (2015)
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5. Fakhar Zaman 210 not out vs Zimbabwe (2018)
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6. Ishan Kishan 210 vs Bangladesh (2022)
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Ishan Kishan achieved a remarkable feat when he became the fastest batter to score a double century in ODIs. On December 10, 2022, he blasted 210 runs from just 131 balls against Bangladesh in Chattogram, setting a new record in the process.
7. Rohit Sharma 209 vs Australia (2013)
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8. Shubman Gill 208 vs New Zealand (2023)
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Shubman Gill made history on January 18, 2023, when he became the youngest batsman to score a double century in an ODI match. The 23-year-old achieved the feat in Hyderabad, India, after facing 149 balls and scoring 208 runs against New Zealand.
9. Rohit Sharma 208 vs Sri Lanka (2017)
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10. Sachin Tendulkar 200* vs South Africa (2010)
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