Shubman Gill Sets Record as Fastest to 2,500 ODI Runs in 50 Matches
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Synopsis
Shubman Gill has set a remarkable record by becoming the fastest player to reach 2,500 ODI runs in just 50 matches during India's final ODI against England. His performance further solidifies his status as one of the leading batters in the format.
Key Takeaways
- Shubman Gill scored a record-breaking century.
- He reached 2,500 ODI runs in his 50th match.
- Gill surpassed Hashim Amla's previous record.
- He climbed to second in the ICC ODI rankings.
- His average in Ahmedabad is nearly 80.
Ahmedabad, Feb 12 (NationPress) India’s vice-captain Shubman Gill maintained his remarkable form by scoring a record-breaking century in the third and final One-Day International against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Wednesday. The 25-year-old opener secured his seventh ODI hundred off just 95 balls, further establishing himself as one of the most reliable batters in the format.
During this milestone innings, Gill achieved two extraordinary records. He became the fastest player to reach 2,500 ODI runs, accomplishing this in his 50th match and surpassing South Africa’s Hashim Amla, who previously held the record at 51 innings. Moreover, the captain of the Gujarat Titans reached 5,000 international runs in just 131 innings across all formats.
His outstanding performances in the ODI series against England have propelled him to second place in the latest ICC ODI batting rankings, surpassing Indian captain Rohit Sharma. Gill’s scores of 87 and 60 in the initial two ODIs had already positioned him for a top spot, and his century in Ahmedabad has further solidified his status among the world’s elite batters.
Gill’s affinity for batting in Ahmedabad continued as he showcased another dominant display. The right-handed batsman previously recorded his highest T20I score of an unbeaten 126 against New Zealand at the same venue in February 2023.
A month later, he achieved his first Test century on the same ground against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, scoring 128 off 251 balls. Over nine innings in Ahmedabad, Gill boasts an impressive average of nearly 80, making it his second most productive venue after Harare Sports Club in Zimbabwe, where he has also accumulated over 400 runs.
Gill departed after contributing 112 runs off 102 deliveries, including 14 boundaries and three sixes.
