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Shubman Gill hits fastest ODI double century in India win

Shubman Gill scored an unbeaten 223 as India chased down 406 to beat the West Indies by eight wickets in Guwahati on Wednesday.

Shubman Gill double ton powers India to mammoth ODI chase of 406
File photo Shubman Gill double ton powers India to mammoth ODI chase of 406 Photo: Dawn

Record-breaking individual performance

Gill reached his second double century in ODI history and set a new record for the fastest double hundred with 117 balls. He hit 26 fours and eight sixes during an innings that lasted 133 deliveries.

Opening partnership success

Rohit Sharma contributed 101 runs to form a 255-run opening stand with Gill off 158 balls. This partnership helped India build a strong platform before the middle order took over.

Series outcome and context

India finished the chase with 39 balls remaining to take a 2-0 lead in the three-match series. The West Indies posted 405-7, featuring three centuries from their batters before India secured the victory.

All 4 outlets report consistently

No differences in figures, names or dates across these reports.

  • Dawn
  • Sky Sports
  • ABC News Australia
  • Business Recorder

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