Netizens Bow Down To Shubman Gill After Historic Double Ton

Fans Bow Down To Shubman Gill After Skipper’s Double Ton vs WI [Source: X]In one of the most iconic knocks ever played in Indian cricket’s history, captain Shubman Gill slammed a double century in the second ODI against West Indies held at Guwahati. His knock naturally led to wild reactions from the fans on social media.Gill walked out to open with Rohit Sharma in the second innings with an aim to chase a mammoth total of 406 runs set by West Indies in the first innings. However, the skipper stayed unaffected by the scoreboard pressure.Shubman Gill scores double ton in second ODI vs WIRohit Sharma and Shubman Gill began hitting from the word go and smashed West Indies’ bowling attack all over the park. The duo forged a record 255-run opening partnership before Rohit departed after scoring his hundred.But on the other hand, Gill was not ready to back down. He scored his hundred in over 60 balls and went on to bat long to breach the 150-run mark as well.Despite extreme humidity, Shubman Gill kept on going and eventually reached the magical number of 200. It was his second double hundred in ODIs, and it came during a high-pressure chase.Not only that, but Gill also scripted the record for the fastest double ton scored in the history of the ODI format, thus surpassing Ishan Kishan, who previously scored 200 in 126 balls.Also Read - "Treat To Eyes": Netizens React To Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill's Blistering Start vs WIFans go berserk as Shubman Gill slams 200Meanwhile, fans on the internet went wild as Shubman Gill brought up his double hundred. Supporters on social media bowed down to him and celebrated the skipper’s iconic knock.Many praised his talent and also appreciated him for leading from the front when the team needed him the most. A few fans were also in awe of his celebration by labelling him as ‘cold.’"Shubman Gill recreated Chris Gayle's celebration after his 💯💯. 🔥🔥200 double hundred" - @Nehr_who20R.' @Nehr_who20 Shubman Gill recreated Chris Gayle's celebration after his 💯💯. 🔥🔥 200 double hundred #INDvsWI Sep 30, 2026, 10:06 PM "Lag hi raha tha gill 200 karega, what an achievement keep it up man" - @Rohits_warrior_` (Travel hater) @Rohits_warrior_ Lag hi raha tha gill 200 karega, what an achievement keep it up man vikky🧊 @vikkybarca06 Shubman Gill mentality is different. Downfall, then redemption on repeat. Peak character arc every time "This is such a cold celebration from shubman gill after scoring fastest double 100 in cricket history" - @screwgauge77𝘿𝙖𝙠𝙨𝙝 @screwgauge77 This is such a cold celebration from shubman gill after scoring fastest double 100 in cricket history Sep 30, 2026, 9:49 PM snowwhite @_unknowngurll The best young talent in cricket. Shubman Gill👑🔥 You can argue, you can cope, you can cry but you can’t change the reality. Sep 30, 2026, 9:25 PM Sunflower🔆 @NobelRK Thanks, Shubman Gill, for showing us how easy it is to score 200 in 20 overs. 😭🔥 ⌬ SG⁷⁷🤍YBJ⁶⁴ ⌬ @JYajashvi_77_64 I'm just obsessed with his batting style and stroke play 🤌✨ Pure melody...💎🧿 #ShubmanGill Sep 30, 2026, 9:07 PM Shubman Gill joins Rohit Sharma in elite listHaving said that, Shubman Gill surely rattled a lot of record books with his double hundred in the second ODI vs West Indies. Apart from scoring the fastest 200 in ODIs, he also joined Rohit Sharma as the second Indian batter to score multiple double tons in ODI format.Rohit holds the record for scoring the most double hundreds (3) in ODI format, and Gill is only one double ton away from joining Sharma again in a historic record list.Regardless, this knock in Guwahati is special not only because it came during a tough run chase but also because Shubman Gill did it as captain. He is all set to lead India in the 2027 ODI World Cup, and this red-hot form is the biggest positive sign for the men in blue as they prepare for the big ICC event.Also Read - List Of Highest Successful Run-Chases In ODIs