Shubman Gill Scores Fastest ODI Double Century

Why in the News?

Indian skipper Shubman Gill created history during the second ODI against West Indies in Guwahati by scoring the fastest double century in men's ODI history, reaching the 200-run milestone in just 117 balls.

Key Features / Major Points:

Fastest ODI Double Century: Gill reached 200 in 117 balls, breaking Ishan Kishan’s record (126 balls vs Bangladesh in 2022).

Two Double Centuries: He became only the second player in ODI history after Rohit Sharma (3) to score two double centuries.

Match Performance: Gill finished unbeaten on 223 off 133 balls, marking the 3rd highest individual score in men's ODIs after Rohit Sharma (264) and Martin Guptill (237*).

Successful Chase: Chasing West Indies' first-innings total of 405, India won the match by 8 wickets. This is only the second double century scored in an ODI run chase, following Glenn Maxwell's 201* in the 2023 World Cup.

Static GK Facts:

First Double Century in Men's ODIs: Sachin Tendulkar (200* vs South Africa in Gwalior, 2010).

Highest Individual Score in ODIs: Rohit Sharma (264 vs Sri Lanka, 2014).

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Established: 1928 (Headquarters: Mumbai).

One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):

Q: Who holds the record for the fastest double century (117 balls) in men's ODI cricket?

A: Shubman Gill (vs West Indies, 2026)

Q: Who is the second batsman after Rohit Sharma to record two double centuries in men's ODIs?

A: Shubman Gill

Q: Who scored the first-ever double century in men's One Day International cricket?

A: Sachin Tendulkar (vs South Africa, 2010)

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