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Shubman Gill’s Record Double Century Redefines ODI Batting

Shubman Gill’s Record Double Century Redefines ODI Batting
Calm along with the storm: how Shubman Gill makes batting belligerence beautiful · indianexpress.com

Shubman Gill played an extraordinary one-day cricket innings for India.

He scored 223 runs without being dismissed against the West Indies.

This made him only the second player to score two ODI double centuries.

Gill reached 200 runs very quickly, reportedly in 117 balls.

He hit 26 fours and eight sixes.

Most of his shots were controlled and placed carefully rather than hit wildly.

India was chasing a very large target of 406 runs.

The flat pitch, fast outfield and short boundaries made scoring easier.

Gill’s performance helped show why he is considered one of the best ODI batters in the world.

Key facts

Player
Shubman Gill
Score
223 not out
Target
India chased 406 runs
ODI average
Gill’s average rose from 60.33 to 65.12
Strike rate
103.45 in his ODI career
Boundaries
26 fours and eight sixes
Control
More than 90% of Gill’s shots were controlled
Reported record
The article says Gill reached his double century in 117 deliveries, while its statistical table lists 133 balls for his full 223-run innings

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