Gill smashes fastest ODI double ton as India beat West Indies in run-fest

Shubman Gill smashed the fastest double century in One Day International history, as India secured a memorable eight-wicket victory over West Indies in Guwahati. The 27-year-old batter, currently ranked at the top in ODIs, achieved his remarkable feat while remaining unbeaten on an impressive 223 runs off just 133 deliveries. Gill's soaring innings began with a century against New Zealand in 2023, and he achieved the fastest ODI double hundred in his career.

Gill's partnership with Rohit Sharma set the tone for India's chase, with the opening duo posting a scorching 255-run stand. Roht's century, scored off 72 deliveries, helped India reach the milestone of 400 runs, which proved to be a challenging task. The partnership between Gill and Rohit extended the pressure as they reached the half-time mark at 400 runs.

Jayden Seales, who had reached his 35th ODI century, shared valuable runs with Gill before being dismissed. Virat Kohli added 29 runs off just 19 deliveries before being dismissed by Shamar Joseph. The Guwahati pitch offered little help to the West Indies' bowling attack, allowing Gill to steer India to their target comfortably with 39 balls to spare.

West Indies' batting lineup was dominated by John Campbell, Shai Hope, and Amir Jangoo, who all scored centuries in the same innings - a remarkable occurrence in ODI cricket. Campbell's 65-ball century, the fifth-fastest by a West Indian batter, and Hope's 20th ODI century helped West Indies reach 405-7, the second-highest successful chase in ODIs. Roston Chase contributed a late flourish, helping his team plunder a further 76 runs from the final ten overs.