Shubman Gill has achieved yet another historic milestone, becoming the fastest Indian batter to score eight ODI centuries, surpassing legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir, and Shikhar Dhawan. Gill reached this feat in just 51 innings, breaking the previous record held by Shikhar Dhawan, who took 57 innings.
Gill’s record-breaking century against Bangladesh
Gill’s latest ton came in India’s Champions Trophy 2025 opener against Bangladesh, where he played a composed knock of 101 off 129 balls*, guiding India to a six-wicket victory in Dubai. His innings was a mix of patience and aggression, ensuring India chased down the target of 229 with ease.
With this hundred, Gill has now scored three ODI centuries against Bangladesh, further underlining his dominance over the opposition.
Fewest innings to eight ODI centuries for India
Shubman Gill – 51
Shikhar Dhawan – 57
Virat Kohli – 68
Gautam Gambhir – 98
Sachin Tendulkar – 111
Gill’s rise as India’s next batting superstar
Since making his ODI debut in 2019, Gill has grown into one of India’s most consistent batters. His ability to adapt to different conditions and bowlers has drawn comparisons with some of the greatest Indian batters. At just 25 years old, he has already amassed over 2,500 ODI runs and boasts an impressive average above 55.
His century against Bangladesh also made him the second youngest Indian to score eight ODI hundreds, trailing only Virat Kohli. With his remarkable consistency, Gill is on track to break several more records in the coming years.
As India continues its Champions Trophy 2025 campaign, Gill will remain a key player in their quest for another ICC title.