Quickest Indian batters to 150 in an ODI (by balls)
What's the story
Shubman Gill played a captain's knock, powering India's 170-run win over Afghanistan in the 2nd ODI at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium. The opener brought up his maiden ODI century as captain, adding a 224-run stand with Ishan Kishan. His exploits led India to a mammoth 402. As per Cricbuzz, Gill is now the third-quickest to score at least 150 runs for India in an ODI.
#1
Ishan Kishan: 103 balls vs Bangladesh, Chattogram, 2022
On December 10, 2022, Ishan shattered plenty of records with his incredible double-century against Bangladesh. Ishan hammered 210 off 131 balls, powering India to 409/8 in 50 overs. His knock had 24 fours and 10 sixes. While this remains the fastest-ever ODI double-ton, Ishan earlier completed his 150 off just 103 balls. India later won by 227 runs.
#2
Virat Kohli: 106 balls vs SL, Trivandrum, 2023
According to Cricbuzz, veteran batter Virat Kohli occupies the second spot with his remarkable ton against Sri Lanka from the 2023 Trivandrum ODI. Batting first, India racked up 390/5 in 50 overs, riding on an unbeaten 166 (110) from Kohli. The star batter reached his 150 off 106 balls, the second-fastest for an Indian in an ODI.
#3
Shubman Gill: 108 balls vs Afghanistan, Lucknow, 2026
As mentioned, Gill is now the latest entrant here. He took 108 balls to complete his 150 against Afghanistan in Lucknow. Gill, who was eventually adjudged the Player of the Match, smashed 154 off 110 balls (22 fours and 2 sixes). This was his maiden ODI ton and overall ninth in the format. He slammed the fifth-fastest ODI century by an Indian skipper.