Shubman Gill of India has made history by breaking the record for the quickest double century in One Day Internationals (ODIs), reaching this remarkable milestone in just 117 balls against the West Indies.
This achievement places him among an elite group of players, including Ishan Kishan, Glenn Maxwell, Pathum Nissanka, and Chris Gayle.
Record-Breaking Performance
On September 30, 2026, in Guwahati, Gill accomplished this feat, surpassing the previous record held by his teammate Ishan Kishan, who scored his double century in 126 balls against Bangladesh in December 2022. Gill’s outstanding innings has now positioned him at the pinnacle of this exclusive list, a rare accomplishment for any batter.
Match Highlights
Gill’s innings of 223 not out off 133 balls was pivotal in India’s successful chase of a daunting 406-run target, leading to an eight-wicket victory and securing a 2-0 series win against the West Indies. This marks Gill’s second double century in ODIs, making him only the second player after Rohit Sharma to achieve multiple double hundreds in this format. His first double century, scoring 208 runs, was against New Zealand in January 2023.
Dominant Batting Display
The right-handed batsman displayed a perfect blend of aggression and precision, hitting 26 fours and 8 sixes during his innings. His performance was particularly impressive, overshadowing a strong total from the West Indies, which included three centuries from John Campbell, Shai Hope, and Amir Jangoo.
Notable Past Records
Fans fondly recall Glenn Maxwell’s remarkable innings of 201 not out against Afghanistan during the 2023 World Cup in Mumbai, which is considered one of the greatest ODI performances. Ishan Kishan held the record for nearly four years before Gill’s achievement, having reached his double century in Chattogram against Bangladesh.
Pathum Nissanka made history as the first Sri Lankan to score an ODI double century, achieving this against Afghanistan in February 2024. Virender Sehwag, known for his aggressive batting, scored 219 runs off 149 balls against the West Indies in December 2011.
Chris Gayle, the ‘Universe Boss’, scored 215 runs off 138 balls against Zimbabwe during the 2015 World Cup in Canberra. The legendary Sachin Tendulkar was the first male cricketer to score a double century in ODIs, achieving an unbeaten 200 against South Africa in February 2010, completing it in 147 balls.