Shubhman Gill becomes youngest batter to score a double ton

 

In the first ODI match between India and New Zealand on Wednesday in Hyderabad, Shubman Gill blasted his first double-century off just 145 balls. He was the fifth Indian cricketer to accomplish the record, and his innings were studded with eight enormous sixes and 19 extra-large boundaries.

The accomplishment had previously been accomplished by Ishan Kishan, Virender Sehwag, Rohit Sharma, and Sachin Tendulkar. In addition, he broke Kishan's record for the youngest cricketer to score a double century in one-day internationals.

For the young player, who looked entirely in control against the New Zealand bowlers, it was a nearly flawless performance. With Rohit, he put together a reliable 50-run partnership for the first wicket, and even when Rohit was out, Gill continued to bat with little apparent discomfort on the even-bouncing pitch.

Even after India lost two quick wickets in the form of Virat Kohli and Ishan Kishan, the right-hander kept playing his shots. In addition to scoring his third ODI century, Gill also became the Indian batsman to reach 1000 ODI runs most quickly, overtaking players like Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan.