Wed Feb 12 11:39:02 UTC 2025: ## Shubman Gill Breaks Hashim Amla’s Record, Becomes Fastest to 2500 ODI Runs
**Ahmedabad, India** – Shubman Gill etched his name in ODI history during the third India-England one-day international at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. While India’s innings was underway (with Gill and Virat Kohli building a strong partnership after Rohit Sharma’s early dismissal), Gill achieved a remarkable feat: he became the fastest batter to reach 2500 ODI runs.
Gill reached the milestone in just 50 innings, surpassing South African legend Hashim Amla’s previous record of 51 innings. Pakistan’s Imam-ul-Haq sits in third place with 52 innings. Other notable players like Viv Richards (56 innings) and Jonathan Trott (56 innings) also trail Gill in this prestigious achievement.
Gill’s current ODI statistics are impressive: In 50 matches, he averages 60.38 with a strike rate of 101.72, accumulating a total of 2536 runs. His performance in the ongoing match further cemented his place as a rising star in the world of ODI cricket. The match is still underway at the time of reporting, with India progressing strongly.
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