India’s opener and vice-captain Shubman Gill achieved another historic milestone on Wednesday, becoming the fastest batsman to reach 2,500 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs). He surpassed former South African cricketer Hashim Amla, who previously held the record.
Gill reached the milestone during his 50th ODI against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium, driving a boundary off Gus Atkinson in the 10th over of India’s innings. Amla had achieved the feat in 53 innings, while Gill accomplished it in just 50.
Gill’s Record-Breaking Form
The 25-year-old opener has been in scintillating form throughout the series.
- 1st ODI in Nagpur (Feb 6): Scored 87 runs.
- 2nd ODI in Cuttack (Feb 9): Contributed 60 runs.
- 3rd ODI in Ahmedabad: Scored a magnificent 111 off 102 balls before being dismissed by Adil Rashid.
With an ODI average exceeding 60, Gill is proving to be a cornerstone of India’s batting lineup. His consistent performances have also propelled him to the No. 2 spot in the ICC ODI batting rankings, overtaking captain Rohit Sharma.
Updated ICC ODI Batting Rankings
- Babar Azam (Pakistan): 786 points
- Shubman Gill (India): 781 points
- Rohit Sharma (India): 773 points
Gill’s recent form and his rise in the rankings set the stage for India’s preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai.
Gill’s ODI Journey
Since making his ODI debut against New Zealand on January 31, 2019, at Seddon Park, Hamilton, Gill has steadily grown into one of the finest young talents in world cricket.
As Gill celebrates this record, Pakistan’s Babar Azam is also nearing a milestone. He needs just 33 runs in Pakistan’s upcoming ODI against South Africa in Karachi to become the fastest batter to reach 6,000 ODI runs.
With form, records, and rankings on his side, Shubman Gill continues to set new benchmarks for modern-day batting.
