--- title: "Shubman Gill Smashes Fastest ODI Double Century in History, Powers India to Record 406 Chase" url: https://whatsthescore.in/blog/shubman-gill-smashes-fastest-odi-double-century-in-history-powers-india-to-record-406-chase author: "Arpan Ghosh" author_url: https://whatsthescore.in/author/arpan-ghosh author_title: "Senior Cricket Analyst, Historian & Former Cricketer" publisher: "What's The Score" category: "Cricket" type: news published: 2026-09-30T22:22:00+05:30 updated: 2026-09-30T19:32:45+05:30 reading_time_minutes: 5 tags: ["cricket news", "Cricket Records", "Fastest ODI Double Century", "Guwahati", "IND vs WI", "India cricket", "India vs West Indies", "ODI Cricket", "ODI Records", "Rohit Sharma", "Shubman Gill", "Shubman Gill 223", "Shubman Gill Double Century", "West Indies Cricket"] license: "Quotation with attribution and a link is permitted. Full reproduction is not." canonical: https://whatsthescore.in/blog/shubman-gill-smashes-fastest-odi-double-century-in-history-powers-india-to-record-406-chase --- # Shubman Gill Smashes Fastest ODI Double Century in History, Powers India to Record 406 Chase *Shubman Gill created ODI history in Guwahati, smashing the fastest double century in the format and finishing unbeaten on 223 off 133 balls. Gill reached 200 in only 117 deliveries, breaking Ishan Kishan's record, as India chased West Indies' 406-run target to win by eight wickets.* By Arpan Ghosh · 30 September 2026 · 5 min read ## Key takeaways - Shubman Gill scored an unbeaten 223 off 133 balls against West Indies in Guwahati. - Gill reached 200 in 117 balls, the fastest double century in men's ODI history. - He broke Ishan Kishan's 126-ball record, set against Bangladesh in 2022. - Gill became only the second batter after Rohit Sharma to score multiple ODI double centuries. Rohit has three; Gill now has two. - Gill reached his first hundred from 62 balls, his fastest ODI century. - Gill and Rohit Sharma added 255 for the opening wicket, India's second-highest ODI opening partnership. - Rohit scored 101 off 75 balls and registered his 35th ODI century. - Rohit also crossed 12,000 ODI runs, becoming the third Indian to do so after Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. **Shubman Gill produced one of the greatest ODI innings ever witnessed, smashing the fastest double century in men's ODI cricket history as India completed a sensational chase of 406 against West Indies in Guwahati.** The India captain finished unbeaten on **223 off 133 balls** in the second ODI at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on September 30, 2026, leading India to 406/2 in just 43.3 overs and an eight-wicket victory. Gill reached his double hundred in only **117 balls**, breaking the previous world record held by Ishan Kishan, who had reached 200 from 126 deliveries against Bangladesh in Chattogram in 2022. ## Shubman Gill Creates ODI History in Guwahati India were facing an enormous challenge after West Indies posted **405/7**, their highest total in ODI cricket. But Gill transformed what appeared to be a daunting chase into a historic night for Indian cricket. The right-hander attacked the West Indies bowling from the beginning and reached his century from only **62 balls**, the fastest ODI hundred of his career. He then accelerated further and reached 200 from 117 deliveries, setting a new world record for the fastest double century in ODI cricket. ## Shubman Gill's Record-Breaking 223* | Statistic | Shubman Gill | | --- | --- | | Runs | 223* | | Balls | 133 | | Double century | 117 balls | | ODI double centuries | 2 | | ODI centuries | 11 | | Venue | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati | | Opponent | West Indies | ## Fastest Double Century in ODI Cricket History Gill's 117-ball double hundred rewrote the ODI record books. Before this innings, **Ishan Kishan** held the record after reaching his double century from 126 balls against Bangladesh in Chattogram in December 2022. Gill took nine fewer deliveries to reach the landmark. | Player | Balls to 200 | Opponent | Venue/Year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Shubman Gill | 117 | West Indies | Guwahati, 2026 | | Ishan Kishan | 126 | Bangladesh | Chattogram, 2022 | | Glenn Maxwell | 128 | Afghanistan | Mumbai, 2023 | | Pathum Nissanka | 136 | Afghanistan | Pallekele, 2024 | | Chris Gayle | 138 | Zimbabwe | Canberra, 2015 | ## Gill Joins Rohit Sharma in Exclusive ODI Club The innings was Gill's **second ODI double century**. His first came against New Zealand in Hyderabad in January 2023, when he scored 208 from 149 deliveries. With his second double hundred, Gill became only the **second batter in men's ODI history to score multiple double centuries**. The only other batter to achieve the feat is Rohit Sharma, who has scored three ODI double hundreds. ## Fastest ODI Hundreds for Shubman Gill Before reaching his historic double century, Gill had already established another personal milestone. He completed his hundred from just **62 balls**, surpassing his previous fastest ODI century of 72 balls against New Zealand in Indore in 2023. It was Gill's **11th ODI century** and his second consecutive hundred in the series against West Indies. ## Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill Destroy West Indies Bowling Gill was not alone in India's extraordinary start to the chase. Former India captain **Rohit Sharma** smashed 101 from just 75 deliveries as he and Gill put together a massive **255-run opening partnership**. Their partnership became India's second-highest opening stand in ODI cricket. Only Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly's 258-run opening partnership against Kenya at Paarl in 2001 remains higher for India. ## Rohit Sharma Reaches 12,000 ODI Runs Rohit also created history during the remarkable chase. He became only the **third Indian** after Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli to complete 12,000 runs in ODI cricket. Rohit reached the landmark in his 282nd ODI innings, making him the second-fastest batter by innings to reach 12,000 ODI runs, behind Kohli. His 101 was also his **35th ODI century**. ## West Indies Smash Their Highest ODI Total Earlier, West Indies appeared to have put themselves in a commanding position by scoring **405/7 from 50 overs**. It was the highest ODI total in West Indies history. Remarkably, three West Indies batters scored centuries in the same innings. - **John Campbell:** 101 off 68 balls - **Shai Hope:** 104 off 94 balls - **Amir Jangoo:** 114 off 77 balls Campbell gave West Indies an explosive start before Hope and Jangoo continued the assault on India's bowling attack. ## India Chase 406 in Just 43.3 Overs A target of 406 would normally put enormous pressure on any chasing side, but India's approach was aggressive from the beginning. Gill and Rohit took the attack to the West Indies bowlers and built a 255-run opening stand that completely changed the complexion of the match. Even after Rohit's dismissal for 101, Gill continued attacking and eventually carried India to the target. India finished on **406/2 in 43.3 overs**, winning by **eight wickets with 39 balls remaining**. ## Gill's Second Double Century Gill now owns two of the most memorable double hundreds by an Indian batter. His first came when he scored 208 against New Zealand in Hyderabad in 2023. Three years later, he went even bigger against West Indies, finishing unbeaten on 223 while captaining India in one of the biggest successful run chases in ODI history. ## Third Consecutive ODI Century at Home Gill's incredible form in India continued with another three-figure score. The Guwahati hundred was his **third consecutive ODI century in matches played in India**. It underlined Gill's remarkable consistency while also demonstrating his ability to shift gears dramatically when the match situation demands it. ## A Historic Night for Indian ODI Cricket The second ODI produced records almost throughout the evening. West Indies recorded their highest ODI total, three Caribbean batters scored centuries, Rohit Sharma crossed 12,000 ODI runs, Rohit and Gill registered a 255-run opening partnership, and Gill produced the fastest double century in ODI history. But the defining image of the match belonged to India's captain. **Shubman Gill's unbeaten 223 from 133 balls turned a chase of 406 into a remarkable eight-wicket victory and placed his name alongside some of the greatest individual performances in ODI cricket.** ## Frequently asked questions ### How many runs did Shubman Gill score against West Indies? Gill finished unbeaten on 223 from 133 balls in the second ODI in Guwahati. ### How many balls did Shubman Gill take to score his double century? Gill reached 200 in just 117 balls, establishing a new men's ODI record. ### Who held the fastest ODI double-century record before Shubman Gill? Ishan Kishan held the record after reaching 200 from 126 balls against Bangladesh in Chattogram in 2022. ### How many ODI double centuries has Shubman Gill scored? Gill has now scored two ODI double centuries. His first was 208 against New Zealand in Hyderabad in 2023. ## Sources - Inshorts – Shubman Gill Smashes Fastest Double Hundred in ODI Cricket History - Cricbuzz – India vs West Indies 2nd ODI Full Commentary - Indian Express – Gill Becomes Second Batter With Multiple ODI Double Centuries - Times of India – Shubman Gill's Record-Breaking Double Century - Gulf News – Rohit Sharma Century and 12,000 ODI Runs - Hindustan Times – West Indies Record 405/7 in Guwahati --- Originally published by What's The Score at https://whatsthescore.in/blog/shubman-gill-smashes-fastest-odi-double-century-in-history-powers-india-to-record-406-chase