Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill’s special pose after India’s record-breaking run chase against West Indies in Guwahati goes viral on internet. After chasing down a mammoth 406-run target in the second ODI,
the two Indian openers posed together, with Rohit signaling three fingers while Gill signaled two.
The gesture had a special meaning. Rohit Sharma has three ODI double centuries to his name, while Shubman Gill, following his extraordinary innings in Guwahati, now has two. Gill became only the second batter in ODI history to register multiple double centuries, joining Rohit in the elite club.
Shubman Gill’s post after scoring double hundred
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Rohit-Gill now have second highest partnership for first wicket in ODIs for India
The moment came after a sensational batting display from the Indian opening pair. Chasing West Indies’ imposing 405/7, Rohit and Gill put together a breathtaking 255-run partnership for the first wicket. The stand is the second-highest opening partnership for India in ODI cricket and provided the perfect platform for what eventually became a historic chase.
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Rohit contributed a brilliant 101 off 75 balls, registering his 35th ODI century and also crossing the landmark of 12,000 ODI runs during the innings. Gill, meanwhile, continued his stunning form by remaining unbeaten on 223 off 133 balls.
The India captain reached his double century in just 117 balls, setting the record for the fastest ODI double century. His innings included 26 fours and eight sixes as he guided India home with 39 balls to spare.
The eight-wicket victory also sealed the ODI series for India, giving them an unassailable 2-0 lead. However, beyond the records and numbers, the post-match photograph of Rohit and Gill celebrating their combined tally of five ODI double centuries offered a memorable glimpse of the bond between the former captain and the current India skipper.
