Shubman Gill Achieves Marvellous Feat During IND vs NZ clash
Shubman Gill achieved the feat in the 21st match of the ICC World Cup 2023 against New Zealand by scoring another half century.
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Shubman Gill shattered Hashim Amla's colossal ODI record. The opening batter surpassed the Proteas great's tally of 40 innings to become the quickest batter to score 2000 runs in 50-over cricket in 38 deliveries.
In the twenty-first match of the ICC World Cup 2023, against New Zealand, Shubman Gill accomplished the feat. India got off to an outstanding start in their match against New Zealand thanks to the batter's sublime touch and a series of breathtaking exploits.
Gill, a Shubman, amassed an astounding fifty in the previous match and then added another twenty-six against New Zealand. Together with team captain Rohit Sharma (46), he contributed 71 runs and gave his team an additional explosive start that laid the groundwork for a subsequent victory.
This year, shubman Gill has been in outstanding form in the ODIs. As of 2023, he holds the record for most runs scored in 50-over cricket, amassing 1325 across 23 matches at an average of over 66. He has accumulated 5 tonnes and 6 half-centuries thus far this year.
Due to his captivating form leading up to the ICC World Cup 2023, he will be an indispensable member of the team. The opening batter is visually appealing, so it is not unexpected that he records a massive tonne in the following contest.
In the match between New Zealand and India, the team managed by Rohit Sharma emerged victorious by four wickets. New Zealand was dismissed for 273 runs on the grounds that Mohammed Shami had taken five wickets. Subsequently, following a strong partnership between the openers, Virat Kohli led his team home with a crucial 95 runs off the bat.
Fastest 2000 ODI Runs By Batters
In addition to Hashim Amla and Shubman Gill, former Pakistan cricketer Zaheer Abbas is present, having accomplished the same feat in 45 innings. Kevin Pietersen, Babar Azam, and Rassie van der Dussen scored 2000 ODI runs in the course of 45 innings.
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