IND vs NZ: Shubham Gill scripts history as he becomes fastest Indian to score 1000 Runs in ODIs

Shubham Gill scripted history as he crossed the 1000 ODI runs mark in India's first match against New Zealand of the 3-match series. The match took place at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday (January 18). Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan's record of 1000 ODI runs was broken by Gill with the blistering innings.

The 23-year-old began the match at 106 runs short of the 1000-run mark and he smashed a sublime century. Meanwhile, Imam-ul-Haq of Pakistan and Gill are tied for the second-fastest players in ODI cricket to surpass the mark. Meanwhile, Fakhar Zaman, who accomplished the record in 18 innings, is currently ranked first.

Gill enthralled his fans when in the fourth ball of the 33rd over he drove through mid-wicket to hit a boundary and reach 1000 runs in ODI cricket.

Fewest innings to reach 1000 ODI runs by an Indian cricketer

19 - Shubman Gill
24 - Virat Kohli/ Shikhar Dhawan
25 - Navjot Singh Sindhu/ Shreyas Iyer

In the third ODI against Sri Lanka, Gill struck 114 runs, his second consecutive century, to help India build a strong victory alongside Kohli. During his spectacular innings, the 23-year-old once more exuded utter composure as he hammered 15 fours and two sixes to reach the triple-digit mark. He didn't allow the Black Caps bowlers much of a chance to outwit him.

FAQs:

1. Names of the Indian cricket player, who have the fewest innings to reach 1000 ODI runs.
   Shubham Gill, Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan, Navjot Singh Sidhu, and Shreyas Iyer are Indian cricket players, who have the fewest innings to reach 1000 ODI runs.
2. What is the age of Shubham Gill?
   Shubham Gill is the youngest Indian player, who is 23 years old.