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Shubman Gill Rewrites Record Books with Blazing Century
30 Sep
Summary
- Shubman Gill achieved his 11th ODI century against West Indies.
- He became the fastest player to reach 2000 ODI runs at home.
- Gill broke Desmond Haynes' record in just 33 innings.
In a remarkable display of skill, Indian batter Shubman Gill achieved his 11th One Day International century during the ongoing series against the West Indies. The match took place at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati on September 30, 2026. India chose to bowl first after winning the toss.
The West Indies posted a formidable total of 405 runs. In response, the Indian team, with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill opening, mounted a strong chase. Gill's century provided a crucial start for India.
Furthermore, Gill's brilliant innings marked his completion of 2000 runs in ODI cricket on home soil. He achieved this significant feat in just 33 innings, establishing a new record and surpassing Desmond Haynes' previous record of 36 innings.
