ODI cricket has witnessed some extraordinary feats over the years, and scoring a double-century is one of the most remarkable achievements a batter can accomplish. Here, we explore the top 5 fastest double centuries in One Day Internationals (ODIs), showcasing incredible innings and record-breaking performances.
5. Shubman Gill – 145 balls vs New Zealand, 2023
Shubman Gill became the youngest batter to score a double century in ODIs at just 23 years and 132 days. He achieved this feat against New Zealand in Hyderabad in 2023. Gill scored 208 off 149 deliveries, including 19 boundaries and 9 sixes. His double century came off 145 balls, a remarkable achievement for such a young player.
4. Virender Sehwag – 140 balls vs West Indies, 2011
In 2011, Virender Sehwag became only the second player in ODI history to score a double century. He did so in just 140 balls during a bilateral series against the West Indies. Sehwag’s swashbuckling 219 off 149 balls, which included 25 fours and 7 sixes, stood as the highest individual score in ODIs until 2014 when Rohit Sharma broke the record.
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3. Chris Gayle – 138 balls vs Zimbabwe, 2015
Chris Gayle stormed to a double century in just 138 balls during the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup. Playing against Zimbabwe, Gayle hammered 215 runs from 147 deliveries, including 10 fours and 16 towering sixes. Gayle was the first cricketer to score a double century in the World Cup, and his innings helped the West Indies to a dominant 73-run victory.
2. Glenn Maxwell – 128 balls vs Afghanistan, 2023
In one of the most remarkable innings in recent memory, Glenn Maxwell, despite being injured, scored 201* off 128 balls against Afghanistan in the 2023 World Cup. Australia was in deep trouble at 91/7, but Maxwell’s incredible performance, battling cramps and physical discomfort, led his team to a miraculous three-wicket win.
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1. Ishan Kishan – 126 balls vs Bangladesh, 2022
Ishan Kishan holds the record for the fastest double century in ODI cricket. In 2022, he blasted 210 runs off 131 balls against Bangladesh, reaching the 200-run mark in just 126 balls. His innings included 24 fours and 10 sixes, with a staggering strike rate of 160.31. Kishan’s performance was not only the fastest but also made him the youngest cricketer to score a double century in ODIs.
