Scoring a double century in ODIs is quite a sensational achievement because even if a batsman plays one wrong shot, he gets dismissed. As a result, scoring a double hundred in the 50-over isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. So far in the history of ODIs, nine cricketers scored a double century.
Notably, Rohit Sharma is the only cricketer in the history of ODIs to have slammed three double centuries. A batsman needs to be extra careful in terms of the shot selection and his acumen to accelerate the innings when it matters the most. In this article, let’s go through the fastest double centuries in ODIs by balls.
1. Ishan Kishan
Ishan Kishan etched his name into the record books when he scored the fastest double century in the history of the 50-over format. The young southpaw achieved the feat in the dead rubber against Bangladesh, in which he took only 126 balls to score the double century in Chattogram in 2022.
He constructed his innings with the help of 24 fours and 10 hits over the fence at a strike rate of 160.30. His imperious double hundred helped India post 409/8 in their quota of 50 overs. On the other hand, Bangladesh were bowled out for 182. India won the game by 227 runs and Ishan Kishan was named the Man of the Match.
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2. Glenn Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell drew plaudits from every nook and corner of the cricket fraternity when he single-handedly guided his team to an epic victory over the Afghanistan cricket team in the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023. When the Aussies were struggling at 91/7 with 201 more runs to win the game, Maxwell set up a rock-solid foundation.
The all-rounder scored an unbeaten 201* off 128 balls including 21 fours and 10 sixes, which is the second-fastest double century in ODIs and also the highest-ever individual score in the run-chase. Batting first Afghanistan set up a target of 292. In reply, Australia chased down the target and won the game by 3 wickets. Maxwell was adjudged the Player of the Match for his impressive innings at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
3. Chris Gayle
West Indies’ most experienced campaigner Chris Gayle is one of the most destructive batters in the history of the sport. He scored the third-fastest double-century in ODIs as he achieved the feat in just 138 balls against the Zimbabwe cricket team in the 2015 edition of the ODI World Cup in Canberra.
The left-handed batsman scored 215 off 147 balls including 10 fours and 16 sixes, which helped West Indies post 372/2 in 50 overs. On the contrary, Zimbabwe were bowled out for 289 as West Indies won the game by 73 runs. Gayle was named the Man of the Match.
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