Shubman Gill Highest Score in ODI

Shubman Gill score in ODI

What is Shubman Gill’s Highest Score in ODI?

Shubman Gill till date, has the highest scoring record of 208 in an ODI in a match against New Zealand on 18th of January 2023 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. This innings was not just evidence of his impeccable performance but was also the moment when he became the youngest Indian player to hit a double century in ODIs.  Let’s not forget Gill was one of the fifth Indians to achieve this landmark.

Significance of the 208

The double century at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, hit by Gill, was more than just a normal achievement. It had turned into a great statement, showcasing to the world that Shubman Gill was ready to take over the responsibility of India’s next amazing opening batsman.

• Milestones Achieves:
• Youngest batsman with an age of 23 years to hit double centuries in ODIs.
• The fastest Indian player to reach 1000 ODI runs in just 19 innings.
• Fastest player to reach 2000 runs worldwide in 38 innings, breaking the record of Hashim Amla.

• Psychological Impact: It empowered him and made his mark at the top of the Indian batting order, particularly ahead of the ICC World Cup 2023.

• Versatility Displayed: Shubman played the whole ODI innings with calmness at the start, then accelerated in the middle, and ended with a blast.

Top 5 Highest ODI Scores by Shubman Gill

Shubman’s top 5 ODI scores are mentioned below with detailed information:

1. 208 vs New Zealand- Hyderabad, 2023

India posted 349/8 all credits to the only player, Shubman Gill. No other player has ever made more than 40. New Zealand’s late surge, led by Michael Bracewell (140), almost got the game, but Gill’s stroke made a difference. Despite playing under so much pressure, Gill stood strong, ending the inning with a total bang.

2. 130 vs Zimbabwe- Harare, 2022

During a critical decider, Gill hit his first century in the ODI. His score of 130 off 97 balls built the base, leading to the stunning victory of 13 runs when India chased 289. It was because of the knockover performance of Shubman that resulted in India’s win, and also earned Gill the Player of the Series award.

3. 121 vs Bangladesh- Colombo, 2023 (Asia Cup)

No matter the loss, Gill’s 100 was the only beautiful moment in this whole wearying chase. India was defeated by Bangladesh by 259 runs, trying to chase 266, where half of the runs were scored almost entirely by Gill. This showed Gill’s capability to stand tall under intense performance pressure, even when the team was starting to fall apart.

4. 116 vs Sri Lanka- Thiruvananthapuram, 2023

Gill’s hitting 100 and Kohli’s score of 166 together helped India to make 391. India bowled out Sri Lanka at just 73. This score is India’s biggest win at an ODI by margin. India was mainly dominating because of Gill’s contribution to maintaining his pace during the period of power play.

5. 112 vs England- Indore, 2023

Shubman Gill opened the innings with his partner Rohit Sharma by his side, leading India to an immense total. India totally led the match and ended the series 3-0.

Match Context of the 208-Run Knock

The pitch on the field was very dry out when Gill stepped in to bat while New Zealand’s bowlers had quite early swings at Hyderabad. He started playing carefully, but as soon as Rohit Sharma was out, Gill took control of the play. His innings included;

• Key Partnerships:
• Suryakumar Yadav (31 runs) balanced the innings.
• Hardik Pandya (28)- kept on shifting the gears.
• Final Overs: Shubman all by himself hit three sixes during the 47th over to reach 200.

India at 293/6 in the 47th over felt helpless as it seemed that they might not be able to complete 350, but at the end, Gill’s score helped them to make it. Even after Bracewell’s heroic performance at the match, India managed to win. It would have been impossible for India to cross 300 without Gill’s supporting score of 208.

Comparisons with Other Indian Openers

Shubman’s record of 208 holds fourth rank among the top 5 highest individual scores in Indian ODI history.

Top Indian ODI Scores:

Consistency & Average:

• ODI Matches: 55 (mid 2025)

• Runs: 2,640+

• Average: 59.0+

• Centuries: 8

• Strike Rate: 101+

Only Rohit Sharma is the only opening batsman with the highest number of centuries and individual score as well. But, Shubman Gill, in comparison to Sharma, has a better average and conversion rate that even at an early age in his career.

Gill has received appraisals from many senior players and also legendary players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Wasim Akram appreciated Gill’s timing and his mental strategy, calling him the “ Indian player on whom India can build their next era around”. Michael Vaughan told Gill that he reminded him of the young Virat Kohli, but with better gracefulness.

Shubman’s calmness, unique technique, and the eagerness to play for the bigger best are what make him a reliable player in the ODI. As India steps into the new generation of cricketers, Shubman has no doubt already become the face of the future cricket and a permanent solution to the future happenings.

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