Shubman Gill on the brink of scripting history in ODIs
What's the story
Indian cricketer Shubman Gill is on the verge of breaking a world record in the second ODI against England. The vice-captain, who topped India's scorecard with an 87-run inning in the first ODI, requires 85 more runs to become the fastest player to score 2,500 runs in ODIs. If he succeeds, he will break former South African cricketer Hashim Amla's record of 53 innings. Here's more.
Career stats
Gill's journey toward the record
Gill has scored 2,415 runs from 48 innings till now in his ODI career. The next match at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack will be a golden opportunity for him to break Amla's record. In the last game, he batted at number three, taking Virat Kohli's place as the latter missed the game due to a knee injury.
Match recap
Gill's performance in Nagpur
Gill's performance in Nagpur was praised by many former cricketers, with some even saying he had emulated Kohli's approach toward a run-chase. His patient 87-run inning, which had 14 boundaries, proved he could be the leading batsman for the Indian team. The Cuttack match is not just important for Gill's personal milestone but also for India to prepare ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy starting February 19.
ODI success
Gill's ODI record and achievements
Gill's ODI record is truly remarkable, amassing 2,415 runs in 48 matches and innings at an impressive average of 58.90. He has struck six centuries and 14 fifties, with a top score of 208. Notably, he holds the record for the fastest 2,000 ODI runs globally, achieved in just 38 innings, and is the youngest player to score an ODI double century. Now, he has the opportunity to become the fastest player to 2,500 ODI runs.