Shubhman Gill in the second ODI in Lucknow afghanistan Added another memorable chapter to his rapidly growing legacy by playing a brilliant innings of 154 runs against India. Leading India, the stylish opener combined aggression and composure to lead his team to a strong total and also earned a place in the highest individual score by an Indian captain in ODI cricket.

Shubman Gill set an example with a brilliant century against Afghanistan

Captaincy often brings additional responsibility, but Gill Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium I accepted this challenge brilliantly. The right-handed batsman dominated the Afghan bowling attack from the start, scoring 154 runs in just 110 balls. His innings included 22 fours and two sixes, displaying a perfect blend of timing and calculated aggression. Batting in difficult conditions, Gill maintained control throughout and Ishaan Kishan Made a huge partnership of 224 runs, which further strengthened India’s position. This partnership laid the foundation for India to post an impressive total of 402, putting immense scoreboard pressure on the visitors.

Another milestone achieved during record breaking innings

Gill’s memorable innings was not just important for the score. During this innings, he crossed the milestone of 3,000 runs in ODI cricket, which he achieved in only his 62nd innings. The feat makes him the fastest Indian and fastest Asian batsman to achieve the milestone, underscoring his extraordinary consistency since making his mark in international cricket. It also cemented his reputation as one of the premier white-ball batsmen of his generation. Playing such innings and taking on the additional burden of leadership, Gill displayed maturity beyond his age and showed why he is considered a key figure in India’s future plans.

Highest individual score by Indian captains in ODI cricket

Gill’s 154 runs place him alongside some of the biggest names to lead India in limited overs cricket. in this list Virender Sehwag is at the top with a historic double century, while Rohit Sharma, Sachin Tendulkar, Kapil Dev And Virat Kohli Also included in the innings of great captains.