Shubman Gill : India’s rising cricket superstar, Shubman Gill, continues his red-hot form, smashing his eighth ODI century in the Champions Trophy 2025 opener against Bangladesh. With this feat, the Indian vice-captain has surpassed Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan, and even Sachin Tendulkar, becoming the fastest Indian to reach eight ODI tons.
Shubman Gill Surpasses Virat Kohli, Smashes Eighth ODI Ton in Champions Trophy Opener
Gill’s Record-Breaking Century
The world’s No. 1 ODI batter played a composed knock, reaching his century in 125 deliveries, guiding India to a comfortable six-wicket victory in Dubai. This was Gill’s second consecutive ODI hundred, following his 112-run innings against England earlier this month. His recent performances highlight his incredible consistency, with scores of 87, 60, 112, and now a ton against Bangladesh.
Fastest Indian to 8 ODI Hundreds – Gill Creates History
Gill achieved the milestone in just 51 innings, shattering the previous records held by Indian legends:
🏏 Shubman Gill – 51 innings
🏏 Shikhar Dhawan – 57 innings
🏏 Virat Kohli – 68 innings
🏏 Gautam Gambhir – 98 innings
🏏 Sachin Tendulkar – 111 innings
With an ODI average of over 62 and a strike rate of 100, Gill is proving to be India’s most dependable batter in the format.
Tough Pitch, Gritty Knock
While Gill’s century was a historic moment, it was also one of India’s slowest ODI hundreds in recent years. His 125-ball ton is the second-slowest by an Indian since 2010, only behind Sachin Tendulkar’s 100th international ton against Bangladesh in 2012.
Despite the slow start, Gill’s innings was crucial in securing India’s first win in the tournament. He was well-supported by Rohit Sharma (41) and KL Rahul (41), helping India chase down the target with over 20 balls to spare.
What’s Next for Gill and Team India?
With Gill in prime form, India will look to continue their winning momentum in the Champions Trophy. Can he break more records and lead India to the title?
