Shubman Gill hits fastest ODI double century in India victory
Thursday 1 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story West Indies, Mitchell Santner, Shai Hope, India
Shubman Gill scored an unbeaten 223 runs off 133 balls to help India secure an eight-wicket win against West Indies in Guwahati. The performance set a new record for the fastest double century in ODI history and contributed to the second-highest successful chase in the format.
Key facts
5 facts
- Shubman Gill scored 223 not out off 133 balls
- India won by eight wickets in Guwahati
- West Indies scored 405-7
- The match featured five centuries in a single ODI
- India leads the three-match series 2-0
The full story
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Shubman Gill scored an unbeaten 223 runs off 133 balls to lead India to an eight-wicket victory over West Indies in Guwahati. This performance set a new record for the fastest double century in One Day International history. India successfully chased the target of 406 in 43.3 overs, marking the second-highest successful run-chase in ODI history.
West Indies posted a total of 405-7, which was the first time the team crossed the 400-run mark in an ODI. Three West Indian batters recorded centuries in the same innings: John Campbell scored 101, Shai Hope scored 104, and Amir Jangoo scored 114. This was the first time three batters had scored hundreds in a single ODI innings that ended in a defeat.
Rohit Sharma contributed 101 runs, reaching his 35th ODI century in 72 balls. Sharma and Gill shared a 255-run opening partnership, which is the second-highest opening stand for India in ODIs. Ruturaj Gaikwad added 31 runs to the Indian total.
Where reports differ
- Reports differ on the exact number of balls used for Campbell's century, with one stating 65 balls and the other 68 balls
- Reports vary on the number of balls remaining when India won, citing either 39 balls or 6.3 overs
Compiled from reports by RNZ and Stuff.
