Shubman Gill Added another memorable chapter to his rapidly growing legacy by playing a brilliant innings of 154 runs against afghanistan In the second ODI in Lucknow. Leading India from the front, the stylish opener combined composure with aggression to lead his team to a strong score, also making it the highest individual score by an Indian captain in One Day Internationals.
Shubman Gill set an example by scoring a brilliant century against Afghanistan.
Captaincy often comes with additional responsibility, but Gill accepted the challenge in style at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. The right-handed batsman dominated the Afghan bowling attack from the beginning and scored 154 runs in just 110 balls. His innings included 22 fours and two sixes, showing the right mix of timing and calculated aggression. Batting in difficult conditions, Gill maintained control throughout and made a huge partnership of 224 runs. Ishan KishanWhose aggressive century further strengthened India’s position. This stand laid the foundation for India to post a mammoth total of 402, putting the visitors under immense scoreboard pressure before chasing the target.
Another achievement achieved during the record breaking innings
Gill’s memorable innings was about more than just putting runs on the board. During the innings, he crossed the milestone of 3,000 runs in ODI cricket, reaching the milestone in only his 62nd innings. The feat made him the fastest Indian and fastest Asian batsman to achieve the feat, underscoring the extraordinary consistency he has displayed since making his mark in international cricket. It also cemented his reputation as one of the leading white-ball batsmen of his generation. By playing such an innings while taking on the additional burden of leadership, Gill demonstrated maturity beyond his years and highlighted why he is considered a key figure in India’s future plans.
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Highest individual score by an Indian captain in ODIs
Gill’s innings of 154 has now earned him a place alongside some of the biggest names to lead India in limited overs cricket. top of the list Virender SehwagAnd the historic double century Rohit Sharma, Sachin Tendulkar, Kapil Dev And Virat Kohli It is also included in the innings of the greatest captains.
| Post | captain | score | balls | rival | venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virender Sehwag | 219 | 149 | west indies | Indore | 2011 |
| 2 | Rohit Sharma | 208* | 153 | Sri Lanka | mohali | 2017 |
| 3 | Sachin Tendulkar | 186* | 150 | new zealand | Hyderabad | 1999 |
| 4 | Kapil Dev | 175* | 138 | zimbabwe | tunbridge wells | 1983 |
| 5 | Virat Kohli | 160* | 159 | South Africa | cape town | 2018 |
| 6 | Virat Kohli | 157* | 127 | west indies | Visakhapatnam | 2018 |
| 7 | Shubman Gill | 154 | 110 | afghanistan | Lucknow | 2026 |
