Shubman Gill Reaches 7,000 International Runs
Indian cricket team captain Shubman Gill achieved a major milestone on June 17, 2026, by completing 7,000 runs in international cricket. The feat was accomplished during the second ODI against Afghanistan at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
Gill played a sensational knock of 154 runs off 110 balls, hitting 22 fours and two sixes at a strike rate of 140.00, despite struggling with heat and cramps. He reached the 7,000-run mark during this innings.
Career Statistics
In 140 matches and 173 innings across all formats, Gill now has 7,029 runs at an average of 46.24 and a strike rate of 81.87, with 21 centuries and 29 fifties, and a best score of 269.
- Tests (41 matches, 74 innings): 2,969 runs at an average of 44.37, with 11 centuries and 8 fifties, best 269.
- ODIs (63 matches, 63 innings): 3,191 runs at an average of 59.09, with 9 centuries and 18 fifties, best 208.
- T20Is (36 matches, 36 innings): 869 runs at an average of 28.03, strike rate 138.59, with 1 century and 3 fifties.
Fastest to 150 by an Indian
Gill took 108 balls to reach 150, making it the third fastest by an Indian in ODIs. Ishan Kishan holds the record with 103 balls against Bangladesh in 2022, followed by Virat Kohli's 106 balls against Sri Lanka in 2023.
Partnership Record
Gill and Ishan Kishan (125 off 79 balls, 14 fours, 7 sixes) added 224 runs for the third wicket, the third best for India for that wicket. Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid's 237-run stand against Kenya in 1999 remains the highest.
Gill reached his century in 77 balls, while Kishan took 71 balls. This is the first instance of two Indian batters scoring hundreds in 80 or fewer balls in the same ODI, and the eighth overall for any team.
Fastest ODI Century by an Indian Captain
Gill's century is the fourth fastest by an Indian captain in ODIs. Rohit Sharma holds the record with a 63-ball ton against Afghanistan in the 2023 World Cup.
Match Summary
Afghanistan won the toss and opted to field. Centuries from Gill (154) and Ishan (125) powered India to 402 all out in 49.5 overs. Nangeyaliya Kharoti took 4/76, and Rashid Khan claimed 3/48 for Afghanistan. Afghanistan need 403 to level the series.
