Shubman Gill Scripts A Never-Seen-Before World Record With Double Century

Shubman Gill playing for India [Source: AP]Shubman Gill produced a historic double century against West Indies in the second ODI in Guwahati, leading India to a record-breaking chase of 406 runs. The Indian captain dominated the bowling attack with a breathtaking knock, reaching the landmark in just 117 balls. Notably, Shubman Gill’s innings not only powered India to an eight-wicket victory but also brought him a unique record across international cricket where he became the first ever player to achieve so.Shubman Gill becomes first captain to score double centuries in Tests and ODIsGill has become the first cricketer to score a double century in both Test and ODI cricket while leading his side. The India captain achieved the feat during the second ODI against West Indies in Guwahati, where he remained unbeaten on 223 off 133 balls, guiding India to a successful chase of 406 with seven overs to spare.Gill had previously scored a double century in Test cricket as captain, smashing 269 against England at Edgbaston in 2025. His latest effort in Guwahati has now made him the first player to register a 200-plus score in both formats while captaining his team, setting a record that combines his leadership role with his ability to produce huge individual performances.The Indian skipper also brought up his ODI double century in just 117 balls, making it one of the fastest double hundreds in the format. He struck 26 fours and eight sixes, scoring at a remarkable strike rate of 167.67. Gill's 117-ball double century is also the joint-fourth fastest in List A cricket. Among Indian batters, only N Jagadeesan has scored a quicker double hundred, taking 114 balls for Tamil Nadu against Arunachal Pradesh in Bengaluru during the 2022–23 Vijay Hazare Trophy.Also Read- Netizens Bow Down To Shubman Gill After Historic Double TonHow Shubman Gill played his historic double centuryGill began the chase with an attacking approach, finding gaps regularly and putting the West Indies bowlers under pressure from the early overs. His opening partnership with Rohit Sharma proved crucial, as the duo added 255 runs from 161 balls before Rohit was dismissed for 101.With India well placed, Shubman Gill continued to dictate the tempo after Rohit's departure. He reached his century in just 62 balls and accelerated further as the innings progressed, taking on both pace and spin. Gill brought up his 200 in 117 balls and carried on to finish unbeaten on 223 from 133 deliveries. His innings featured 26 fours and eight sixes, at a strike rate of 167.67. He remained at the crease until India crossed the finish line at 406/2 in 43.3 overs, completing one of the most commanding individual performances in an ODI chase.Shubman Gill enters elite company with record-breaking ODI scoresGill's unbeaten 223 also became the highest individual score by a captain in ODI cricket, surpassing Virender Sehwag's 219 against West Indies in Indore in 2011. His knock also placed him among the highest individual scorers in ODI history. While Rohit Sharma's 264 against Sri Lanka in Kolkata in 2014 remains the highest score in the format, Shubman Gill's 223 is now among the leading individual efforts.Gill's double century thus delivered a rare combination of records which also dictated a new benchmark for the young Men in Blue skipper who bagged the India vs West Indies series 2-0.Also Read- Shubman Gill Slams Fastest Double-Hundred; List Of All Records Broken vs WI