Shubman Gill is one of the top rising stars in the cricket world. The Indian opener is celebrating his 24th birthday today. Gill will make his World Cup debut at the senior level next month, but he has already been a part of the World Cup winning squad at the U-19 level in the year 2018.
Since winning the 2018 U-19 WC, Gill has not looked back. He has established himself as one of the biggest match-winners for the Indian cricket team. On his 24th birthday today, here’s a look at the top five world records held by the young Indian batter.
1. Shubman Gill scored 200 in ODIs at the age of 23
Gill joined the elite list of cricketers with an ODI double hundred earlier this year. He accomplished the feat while playing against the New Zealand cricket team. Gill set a record for the youngest double centurion in ODIs.
2. Shubman Gill has scored fastest 1,500 runs in ODIs
Gill recently broke the world record of Hashim Amla for being the fastest batter to reach 1,500 runs in ODIs. The right-handed batter achieved it in his 29th match.
3. Highest score in IPL playoffs
IPL playoffs put a lot of pressure on the players. Millions of fans across the world watch the matches, but Gill brought his ‘A’ game to the table and scored 129 runs in the Qualifier 2 match against MI.
4. Youngest player to win IPL Orange Cap
It is the dream of every young batter to win the Orange Cap in IPL, but not all batters can win it. Gill achieved this big feat only at the age of 23 during this year’s IPL.
5. Most T20 centuries at age of 23
Happy birthday 𝗦𝗵𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗶𝗹𝗹 💙
— 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒔 (@Shebas_10dulkar) September 8, 2023
– 2018 U19WC M.O.S Award
– Youngest Double Centurion in ODI (23yr)
– Highest T20I score For India (126*)
– Fastest to Score 1500 runs in ODI
– Youngest Indian to Score Century in all formats
– Only Indian Opener to Score 100s in… pic.twitter.com/TV05roXam8
Gill already has five T20 hundreds to his name at the age of 23. No other player aged 23 or less has scored as many hundreds as Gill.
