Gill becomes second batter after Rohit Sharma to score multiple ODI double centuries
· Sports · Indian Express, Cricbuzz, Times of India
Shubman Gill slammed an unbeaten 208 off 141 balls, studded with 24 fours and 7 sixes, as India chased 406 against West Indies in Guwahati. This was Gill's second ODI double century, making him only the second player after Rohit Sharma to achieve the feat in 50-over cricket. The innings included the fastest ODI double century in history, reached in just 117 balls. Gill also notched his third consecutive ODI century in India, breaking the fastest century by an Indian captain record.
Why it matters
Gill's feat establishes him as only the second Indian batter after Rohit Sharma to master the ODI double century, reinforcing India's dominance in the 50-over format at home. The record-breaking chase and fastest double century highlight India's growing batting depth in white-ball cricket.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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