Scoring a double centuries in ODI cricket is an impressive milestone, achieved by only a few players. Sachin Tendulkar was the first male cricketer to reach this feat in 2010, but Ishan Kishan now holds the record for the fastest double centuries in ODI cricket.
Achieving a double centuries in ODI cricket is an extraordinary accomplishment, and only nine players have managed to do this, leading to a total of 12 double centuries in men’s ODIs. Rohit Sharma tops this list with three double centuries. Sachin Tendulkar made history as the first male player to score a double century in ODIs in 2010. The latest player to join this exclusive group is Glenn Maxwell, who reached this milestone during the 2023 ODI World Cup.
Fastest Double Centuries in ODI History
Here’s the list of the top 10 fastest double centuries in ODI cricket:
| Batsman | Team | Opponent | Year | Balls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishan Kishan | India | Bangladesh | 2022 | 126 |
| Glenn Maxwell | Australia | Afghanistan | 2023 | 128 |
| Chris Gayle | West Indies | Zimbabwe | 2015 | 138 |
| Virender Sehwag | India | West Indies | 2011 | 140 |
| Shubman Gill | India | New Zealand | 2023 | 145 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | India | South Africa | 2010 | 147 |
| Fakhar Zaman | Pakistan | Zimbabwe | 2018 | 148 |
| Rohit Sharma | India | Sri Lanka | 2014 | 151 |
| Rohit Sharma | India | Sri Lanka | 2017 | 151 |
| Martin Guptill | New Zealand | West Indies | 2015 | 153 |
1. Ishan Kishan – 126 balls vs Bangladesh, 2022
Ishan Kishan made history with his double centuries in ODI against Bangladesh in 2022, reaching the milestone in just 126 balls. He scored 210 runs off 131 balls, hitting 24 fours and 10 sixes, achieving a strike rate of 160.31. This performance also made him the youngest player to score a double century in ODIs.
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2. Glenn Maxwell – 128 balls vs Afghanistan, 2023
In the recent World Cup match against Afghanistan, Glenn Maxwell played a stunning innings despite being injured. Australia was in trouble at 91/7, but Maxwell scored an incredible 201 runs from 128 balls, helping Australia secure a thrilling three-wicket victory.
3. Chris Gayle – 138 balls vs Zimbabwe, 2015
During the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup, Chris Gayle scored 215 runs off 147 balls, reaching his double centuries in ODI in just 138 balls. He hit 10 fours and 16 sixes, becoming the fourth player to score a double century in ODIs and the first to do so in a World Cup match.
4. Virender Sehwag – 140 balls vs West Indies, 2011
Virender Sehwag was the second player to score a double century in ODIs during a series against the West Indies in 2011. He reached 200 runs in only 140 balls, finishing with 219 runs from 149 balls, a record that stood until Rohit Sharma surpassed it in 2014.
5. Shubman Gill – 145 balls vs New Zealand, 2023
At just 23 years old, Shubman Gill became the youngest player to score a double century in ODIs. He achieved this against New Zealand in Hyderabad, scoring 208 runs off 149 balls, with 19 fours and 9 sixes, reaching the milestone in 145 balls.
6. Sachin Tendulkar – 147 balls vs South Africa, 2010
Sachin Tendulkar’s double century against South Africa in 2010 was one of his finest performances. He became the first player in ODI history to score a double ton, finishing with an unbeaten 200 runs from 147 balls, which included 25 fours and 3 sixes.
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7. Fakhar Zaman – 148 balls vs Zimbabwe, 2018
Fakhar Zaman made history in 2018 as the first Pakistani player to score a double century in ODIs. He achieved this against Zimbabwe, finishing with 210 runs from 148 balls, hitting 24 fours and 10 sixes.
8. Rohit Sharma – 151 balls vs Sri Lanka, 2014
Rohit Sharma is the only player to have scored three double centuries in ODIs. His fastest came against Sri Lanka in 2014, where he scored 200 runs off 151 balls, ultimately scoring 264 runs from 173 balls.
9. Rohit Sharma – 151 balls vs Sri Lanka, 2017
Later in 2017, Rohit Sharma scored another double century against Sri Lanka. He remained unbeaten with 208 runs off 153 balls, helping India set a strong total of 392 runs.
10. Martin Guptill – 153 balls vs West Indies, 2015
In the 2015 World Cup quarterfinal, Martin Guptill scored 200 runs from 153 balls, becoming the first New Zealand player to achieve a double century in ODIs. He finished with 237 runs off 163 balls.
This list highlights the incredible talent and skill of these cricketers who have made their mark in ODI history.
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