IND Vs NZ: Record Alert! Shubman Gill Needs Just 14 Runs To Rewrite ODI History Books

Indian opening batsman Shubman Gill has been setting the cricket world ablaze with his scintillating form in ODIs this year. In 22 matches, the 24-year-old right-handed batsman has already amassed a staggering 1299 runs. As he gears up to take on New Zealand in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, Gill has the opportunity to etch his name in the annals of cricket history by breaking a world record set by the legendary Hashim Amla.

India, riding high on a four-game winning streak, is set to square off against their perennial rivals, New Zealand, in the highly anticipated top-of-the-table clash at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. Both teams have enjoyed an unbeaten run in the tournament, with New Zealand perched atop the ODI World Cup 2023 points table, boasting a total of eight points and an impressive net run rate of +1.923.

For India, breaking the jinx against New Zealand is of paramount importance. They have not managed to secure a victory against the Kiwis in any ICC event match for the past two decades. The Men in Blue are keen to break this spell on Sunday and also claim the coveted No. 1 position in the points table. With Indian batsmen and bowlers delivering stellar performances throughout the World Cup, another exceptional showing is anticipated in their upcoming clash with New Zealand.

Shubman Gill To Become The Fastest To Reach 2,000 ODI Runs

In this crucial match, star opening batsman Shubman Gill, who has been a prolific run-scorer this year with 1299 runs in 22 ODIs, has an opportunity to etch his name in the record books. Gill is tantalizingly close to becoming the fastest batter in ODI cricket history to reach the milestone of 2,000 runs. With 1986 runs to his name in 37 matches, he is just 14 runs away from achieving this remarkable feat.

If Shubman Gill manages to score those 14 runs against New Zealand, he will eclipse South African legend Hashim Amla’s record of being the fastest to reach 2000 runs in ODIs. Amla had achieved this milestone in 40 ODI innings, whereas Shubman Gill has remarkably played only 37 innings.

Shubman Gill’s impressive journey in ODIs includes his rapid ascent to 1000 runs, which he accomplished in just 19 innings, a feat that stands as the joint second-fastest in ODI history. His ODI World Cup 2023 campaign has seen him contribute significantly to the team’s cause.

Having played two matches in the tournament, he has already notched up 69 runs, including a vital half-century. His World Cup debut against Pakistan on October 14 in Ahmedabad saw him score 16 runs, and in the subsequent match against Bangladesh in Pune on October 19, he displayed his prowess by amassing 53 runs.

The cricketing world eagerly awaits Shubman Gill’s performance as he inches closer to a historic achievement. The match against New Zealand promises to be a thrilling encounter, offering fans an opportunity to witness Gill’s potential record-breaking moment and witness the battle between two cricketing giants.