Quick Answer: Shubman Gill scored the fastest double century in men’s ODI history on 30 September 2026, reaching 200 in just 117 balls against West Indies in the 2nd ODI at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. The India captain finished unbeaten on 223 off 133 balls (26 fours, 8 sixes, strike rate 167.67) as India chased down 406 to win by eight wickets with 39 balls to spare.
Key Facts at a Glance
| Player | Shubman Gill (India captain) |
| Score | 223* off 133 balls |
| Boundaries | 26 fours, 8 sixes |
| Strike Rate | 167.67 |
| 100 reached in | 62 balls (his fastest ODI century) |
| 200 reached in | 117 balls (fastest in ODI history) |
| Opponent | West Indies |
| Match | 2nd ODI, West Indies tour of India 2026-27 |
| Venue | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, Assam |
| Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Result | India won by 8 wickets (39 balls remaining) |
| Series Status | India lead 2-0 (unassailable) in 3-match series |
What Happened in the India vs West Indies 2nd ODI at Guwahati?
West Indies batted first and posted 405 for 7, their highest-ever total in ODI cricket. Three West Indian batters scored centuries: Amir Jangoo (114), Shai Hope (104) and John Campbell (101). It was only the sixth time three batters scored hundreds in the same ODI innings. Kuldeep Yadav took 2 for 65 for India.
Chasing 406, India reached 406 for 2 in just 43.3 overs. Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma added 255 for the opening wicket, India’s biggest partnership in an ODI chase. Rohit scored 101 off 75 balls before Jayden Seales dismissed him. Gill carried on to finish unbeaten on 223.
Final Score: India 406/2 (43.3 overs) – Gill 223*, Rohit 101 beat West Indies 405/7 (50 overs) – Jangoo 114, Hope 104, Campbell 101; Kuldeep 2-65.
The match produced five centuries in total, and India’s win was only the second successful chase of 400-plus in ODI history, after South Africa’s 438/9 against Australia in 2006.
How Fast Was Shubman Gill’s Double Century?
Gill reached his double century in 117 balls, breaking Ishan Kishan’s previous record of 126 balls, set against Bangladesh in 2022. This makes it the fastest double hundred ever recorded in men’s ODI cricket.
His innings progression:
- 100 runs: 62 balls – his fastest ODI hundred (previous best: 72 balls vs New Zealand, Indore, 2023)
- 142 runs: 82 balls – his score when Rohit Sharma reached his century
- 200 runs: 117 balls – fastest ODI double century ever
- 223* runs: 133 balls – unbeaten at the finish
Complete List of Records Broken by Shubman Gill’s 223*
World Records
- Fastest ODI double century: 117 balls, beating Ishan Kishan’s 126 balls (vs Bangladesh, 2022).
- Highest individual score in an ODI run chase: 223*, surpassing Glenn Maxwell’s 201* vs Afghanistan in Mumbai (2023).
- Highest score in a successful List A run chase: 223*, surpassing Soumya Sarkar’s 208*.
- Third-highest individual ODI score of all time: behind only Rohit Sharma (264) and Martin Guptill (237*).
- Second batter with multiple ODI double centuries: joins Rohit Sharma (3) as the only players with more than one ODI double hundred.
- Second batter to score an ODI double century while chasing: after Glenn Maxwell.
Captaincy Records
- Highest ODI score by an Indian captain: 223*, overtaking Virender Sehwag’s 219 vs West Indies (2011).
- First player to score a double century as captain in both Tests and ODIs: his Test double was 269 vs England at Edgbaston (2025), which is also the highest Test score by an Indian captain.
- Fastest ODI century by an Indian captain: 62 balls, overtaking Rohit Sharma’s record.
Indian and Career Records
- Fastest Indian to 11 ODI centuries: 68 innings, eclipsing Virat Kohli’s 82 innings. Only Hashim Amla (64) and Quinton de Kock (65) reached the mark faster.
- Highest individual score by an Indian in a successful ODI chase.
- Biggest partnership for India in an ODI chase: 255 for the first wicket with Rohit Sharma.
- Back-to-back ODI centuries: 110 in the 1st ODI followed by 223* in the 2nd ODI.
- 333 runs across consecutive ODI innings (110 + 223*), second only to Martin Guptill’s 342.
- 10 Player of the Match awards in ODIs since 2022 – the most by any player in that period.
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Shubman Gill’s ODI Double Centuries
| # | Score | Balls | Opponent | Venue | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 208 | 149 | New Zealand | Hyderabad | 18 January 2023 | India won by 12 runs |
| 2 | 223* | 133 | West Indies | Guwahati | 30 September 2026 | India won by 8 wickets |
Gill’s first ODI double century (208 vs New Zealand) made him the youngest player to score a double hundred in men’s ODIs at 23 years and 132 days. In that innings he reached 200 with three consecutive sixes off Lockie Ferguson. His second double century came 1,351 days later.
Who Has Scored Multiple Double Centuries in ODIs?
Only two batters in ODI history have scored more than one double century:
- Rohit Sharma (India): 3 double centuries, including the world-record 264.
- Shubman Gill (India): 2 double centuries – 208 (2023) and 223* (2026).
Remarkably, both batters opened together in the Guwahati chase, with Rohit scoring 101 at the other end during Gill’s record innings.
Shubman Gill: Double Centuries as India Captain (Tests and ODIs)
Shubman Gill is the first cricketer to score a double century while captaining in both Test and ODI cricket:
- Test: 269 vs England, Edgbaston (2025) – highest Test score by an Indian captain.
- ODI: 223* vs West Indies, Guwahati (2026) – highest ODI score by an Indian captain.
Gill also belongs to a select group of batters with double centuries in both Tests and ODIs, alongside Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Rohit Sharma and Chris Gayle.
Reactions from the Cricket Fraternity
Former India players praised the knock widely. Yuvraj Singh lauded Gill’s maturity and composure, while Suresh Raina called it a statement innings and credited Gill for leading from the front with the bat.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Who scored the fastest double century in ODI cricket?
Shubman Gill holds the record for the fastest ODI double century. He reached 200 in 117 balls against West Indies in Guwahati on 30 September 2026.
2. What was Shubman Gill’s score against West Indies in the 2nd ODI?
Shubman Gill scored 223 not out off 133 balls, with 26 fours and 8 sixes, in the 2nd ODI against West Indies at Guwahati.
3. How many double centuries has Shubman Gill scored in ODIs?
Shubman Gill has scored two ODI double centuries: 208 vs New Zealand in Hyderabad (2023) and 223* vs West Indies in Guwahati (2026).
4. Whose record did Shubman Gill break for the fastest ODI double century?
He broke Ishan Kishan’s record. Kishan had reached 200 in 126 balls against Bangladesh in 2022; Gill did it in 117 balls.
5. What is the highest ODI score by an Indian captain?
Shubman Gill’s 223* against West Indies (2026) is the highest ODI score by an Indian captain, surpassing Virender Sehwag’s 219 against West Indies in 2011.
6. What is the highest individual score in an ODI run chase?
Shubman Gill’s 223* is the highest individual score in an ODI run chase, beating Glenn Maxwell’s 201* against Afghanistan in 2023.
7. Which players have scored more than one ODI double century?
Only Rohit Sharma (3) and Shubman Gill (2) have scored more than one double century in ODI cricket.
8. Where was the India vs West Indies 2nd ODI 2026 played?
It was played at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, Assam, on 30 September 2026.
9. What was the result of India vs West Indies 2nd ODI 2026?
India chased down 406 to beat West Indies by eight wickets with 39 balls remaining, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
10. Is India’s 406 chase against West Indies the highest in ODI history?
No. It is the second successful 400-plus chase in ODI history. The highest remains South Africa’s 438/9 against Australia in 2006.
Conclusion
Shubman Gill’s unbeaten 223 at Guwahati rewrote the ODI record books. In one innings he registered the fastest ODI double century, the highest score in an ODI chase, the highest ODI score by an Indian captain and became only the second batter, after Rohit Sharma, with multiple ODI double centuries. Combined with his 269 at Edgbaston, Gill is now the first captain with double hundreds in both Tests and ODIs – a landmark that cements his place among India’s greatest batters.
