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Shubman Gill Scores Fastest ODI Double Century as India Chase 406 Against West Indies

Analysed 30 Sept 2026·32 sources analysed·Guwahati, India·Sports
Shubman Gill Scores Fastest ODI Double Century as India Chase 406 Against West IndiesPreviousNext

India captain Shubman Gill scored the fastest double century in men's ODI cricket, reaching 200 runs off 117 balls against West Indies in Guwahati. His unbeaten 223 helped India chase a record 406, the second-highest successful ODI run chase, with Rohit Sharma contributing 101. Gill became only the second player after Rohit to score multiple ODI double centuries and broke several records, including the fastest century by an Indian captain. India won by eight wickets, sealing the series 2-0.

Sentiment
83%
TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 15 sources

We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (83/100). Lens Score 30/100.

Outlets measured: freepressjournal, thetribune, indiatoday, indianexpress, thetribune, english, moneycontrol, indiatvnews, and 7 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.

AI analysis of 15 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 30 Sept 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Sentiment — Positive (83/100)

Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–92/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.

Coverage timeline

news18 broke this story on 30 Sept, 03:21 pm. Other outlets followed.

30 Sept, 03:21 pm15 sources · 80 min30 Sept, 04:41 pm
AI analysis by the TBN Bias Engine · beat methodology byOjas Kale· Founder & Editor
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  1. 1
    news1830 Sept, 03:21 pm
    Shubman Gill Hits Fastest Century By An Indian Captain, Breaks Rohit Sharma's Record
  2. 2
    freepressjournal30 Sept, 03:35 pm
    Shubman Gill Leads From The Front, India Captain Smashes 62-Ball Century In IND Vs WI 2nd ODI
  3. 3
    httpswwwoutlookindiacom30 Sept, 03:54 pm
    Shubman Gill's Answer To West Indies' 405: A Blistering 62-Ball Century Outlook India
  4. 4
    mint30 Sept, 04:09 pm
    Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill smash centuries as India chase 406 runs in Guwahati 2nd ODI vs West Indies Mint
  5. 5
    news1830 Sept, 04:17 pm
    Shubman Gill Hits Double-Century Vs West Indies, Breaks Multiple World Records
  6. 6
    indiatvnews30 Sept, 04:18 pm
    First-time ever! India vs West Indies 2nd ODI creates history with Rohit Sharma's century - India TV News
  7. 7
    freepressjournal30 Sept, 04:18 pm
    Shubman Gill Smashes Double Century Off 117 Balls, Leads India's Massive Chase From The Front
  8. 8
    indiatvnews30 Sept, 04:23 pm
    Shubman Gill smacks fastest double century in ODI history, only second to Rohit Sharma in most 200s - India TV News
  9. 9
    moneycontrol30 Sept, 04:23 pm
    Shubman Gill scripts history with second ODI double century, joins Rohit Sharma in elite list- Moneycontrol.com
  10. 10
    english30 Sept, 04:23 pm
    Shubman Gill Shatters Records! Hits Fastest ODI Double Century In History
  11. 11
    thetribune30 Sept, 04:23 pm
    Rohit Sharma-Shubman Gill put on 2nd-highest opening stand for India in ODIs during 2nd WI clash - The Tribune
  12. 12
    indianexpress30 Sept, 04:26 pm
    Gill cracks 200, becomes only 2nd batter with multiple ODI double centuries
  13. 13
    indiatoday30 Sept, 04:36 pm
    Shubman Gill hits fastest ODI double hundred, joins Rohit Sharma with multiple 200s
  14. 14
    thetribune30 Sept, 04:37 pm
    Gill breaks Kishan's record for fastest ODI double hundred - The Tribune
  15. 15
    freepressjournal30 Sept, 04:41 pm
    India Captain Shubman Gill Smashes Fastest Double Century In ODI History During IND Vs WI 2nd ODI; VIDEO

Story context

Category
Sports
Location
Guwahati, India
Sources analysed
32
Last analysed
30 Sept 2026
Key entities
One Day InternationalShubman GillCaptain (cricket)Rohit SharmaGuwahatiIndiaBatting (cricket)InningsCentury (cricket)Virat KohliWest IndiesBoundary (cricket)