Shubman Gill surpasses MS Dhoni with fastest 1,000 ODI runs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Shubman Gill reached 1,000 ODI runs in just 954 balls during a match against Afghanistan in Lucknow on June 18, 2026. His milestone came as he scored a commanding 154 runs, forming a record 224-run partnership with Ishan Kishan, who also made 125 runs. This performance placed Gill third on the all-time Indian list for the fastest to 1,000 ODI runs, joining Kapil Dev. India's innings concluded with a total of 402 runs, showcasing dominant batting performance despite a late Afghanistan comeback.
- •Shubman Gill scored 154 runs off 110 balls.
- •Gill surpassed MS Dhoni's record for fastest 1,000 ODI runs.
- •He partnered with Ishan Kishan for a 224-run stand.
- •India posted a total of 402 runs in their innings.
- •Gill has nine ODI centuries to his name.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Shubman Gill surpasses MS Dhoni, enters elite India ODI list
"Shubman Gill achieved a significant milestone by reaching 1,000 ODI runs in just 954 balls, surpassing MS Dhoni. This feat came during his brilliant 154 against Afghanistan, where he partnered with Ishan Kishan for a massive 224-run stand. Gill's century, his ninth in ODIs, was a masterclass in aggressive batting, further solidifying his status as a top modern-day Indian batter.
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