Top 10 Fastest Double Centuries in ODI Cricket (Updated 2026)
Fastest Double Centuries in ODI Cricket
The fastest double centuries in ODI cricket highlight some of the most thrilling and powerful batting efforts ever seen in the sport. These innings blend speed, technique, and fearless boundary hitting, overwhelming bowlers and exciting fans worldwide. Here’s a list of the Top 10 quickest double centuries, featuring players who pushed the limits of what’s achievable in one-day cricket.
Top 10 Fastest Double Centuries in ODI History (Updated)
- Rank: 1
- Player: Shubman Gill
- Balls to 200: 117
- Opponent: West Indies
- Venue: Guwahati
- Date: Sep 30, 2026
- Rank: 2
- Player: Ishan Kishan
- Balls to 200: 126
- Opponent: Bangladesh
- Venue: Chattogram
- Date: Dec 10, 2022
- Rank: 3
- Player: Glenn Maxwell
- Balls to 200: 128
- Opponent: Afghanistan
- Venue: Mumbai
- Date: Nov 7, 2023
- Rank: 4
- Player: Pathum Nissanka
- Balls to 200: 136
- Opponent: Afghanistan
- Venue: Pallekele
- Date: Feb 9, 2024
- Rank: 5
- Player: Chris Gayle
- Balls to 200: 138
- Opponent: Zimbabwe
- Venue: Canberra
- Date: Feb 24, 2015
- Rank: 6
- Player: Virender Sehwag
- Balls to 200: 140
- Opponent: West Indies
- Venue: Indore
- Date: Dec 8, 2011
- Rank: 7
- Player: Shubman Gill
- Balls to 200: 145
- Opponent: New Zealand
- Venue: Hyderabad
- Date: Jan 18, 2023
- Rank: 8
- Player: Sachin Tendulkar
- Balls to 200: 147
- Opponent: South Africa
- Venue: Gwalior
- Date: Feb 24, 2010
- Rank: 9
- Player: Fakhar Zaman
- Balls to 200: 148
- Opponent: Zimbabwe
- Venue: Bulawayo
- Date: Jul 20, 2018
- Rank: 10
- Player: Rohit Sharma
- Balls to 200: 151
- Opponent: Sri Lanka
- Venue: Kolkata
- Date: Nov 13, 2014
Details of Selected Innings
- Shubman Gill (Sep 30, 2026, Guwahati vs West Indies): Reached 200 off 117 balls, finishing unbeaten at 223 runs from 133 balls with 26 fours and 8 sixes. Led India to an eight-wicket victory chasing 405.
- Ishan Kishan (Dec 10, 2022, Chattogram vs Bangladesh): Scored 210 off 131 balls, hitting his double century in 126 deliveries before getting out in the 35th over. His aggressive innings hinted at potential for an even bigger score.
- Glenn Maxwell (Nov 7, 2023, Mumbai vs Afghanistan): Achieved 200 in 128 balls, remained unbeaten on 201. Battled cramps but kept scoring relentlessly during a tense ODI World Cup match.
- Pathum Nissanka (Feb 9, 2024, Pallekele vs Afghanistan): Hit 210* in 139 balls with a 200 reached in 136 deliveries, showing calmness and precise shot selection amid falling wickets.
- Chris Gayle (Feb 24, 2015, Canberra vs Zimbabwe): Marked his double century in 138 balls, scoring 215 off 147, reinforcing his reputation as one of the most dangerous ODI batsmen.
- Virender Sehwag (Dec 8, 2011, Indore vs West Indies): First captain to score an ODI double century, reaching 200 in 140 balls and finishing with 219 off 149 deliveries.
- Shubman Gill (Jan 18, 2023, Hyderabad vs New Zealand): At just 145 balls to 200, he became the youngest batter to score a double hundred in ODIs, ending with 208 runs from 149 balls.
- Sachin Tendulkar (Feb 24, 2010, Gwalior vs South Africa): Reached 200 in 147 balls, finished unbeaten on exactly 200, blending aggression with control perfectly.
- Fakhar Zaman (Jul 20, 2018, Bulawayo vs Zimbabwe): Reached his first double century in 148 balls, ending on 210 not out from 156 deliveries.
- Rohit Sharma (Nov 13, 2014, Kolkata vs Sri Lanka): Took 151 balls for 200, eventually scoring a record 264 off 173, showcasing timing and power at Eden Gardens.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who scored the fastest 200 in ODI? Shubman Gill holds the record with 200 off 117 balls.
- How many double centuries has Sachin Tendulkar scored? He has one ODI double century.
- How many double centuries does Rohit Sharma have? Rohit Sharma has scored three ODI double centuries.
- Who scored triple centuries in Test cricket? Players like Virender Sehwag (twice), Chris Gayle, Karun Nair, and David Warner have scored triple hundreds.
- Who has the fastest 150 in ODI? AB de Villiers holds that record.
