In ODI cricket a double century is a big deal and only a few players achieve it. What’s even more amazing is when a player scores 200 in quick time. It takes strength, skill and endurance to really take over in the 50 over game. The quickest double centuries have changed the way batsmen play and have raised the bar for all. From legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag to today’s big hitters like Ishan Kishan and Glenn Maxwell these quick innings have surprised fans and changed the way ODI batting is done today.
Here are the fastest double centuries in ODI history – bold, aggressive and memorable performances that have changed the game in 50 overs.
Fastest 200s In ODI Cricket History:
| Rank | Player | Balls to 200 | Final Score (Balls) | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ishan Kishan | 126 | 210 (131) | Bangladesh | Chattogram |
| 2 | Glenn Maxwell | 128 | 201* (128) | Afghanistan | Mumbai |
| 3 | Pathum Nissanka | 136 | 210* (139) | Afghanistan | Pallekele |
| 4 | Chris Gayle | 138 | 215 (147) | Zimbabwe | Canberra |
| 5 | Virender Sehwag | 140 | 219 (149) | West Indies | Indore |
| 6 | Shubman Gill | 145 | 208 (149) | New Zealand | Hyderabad |
| 7 | Sachin Tendulkar | 147 | 200* (147) | South Africa | Gwalior |
| 8 | Fakhar Zaman | 148 | 210* (156) | Zimbabwe | Bulawayo |
| 9 | Rohit Sharma | 151 | 264 (173) | Sri Lanka | Kolkata |
| 10 | Rohit Sharma | 151 | 208* (153) | Sri Lanka | Mohali |
1. Ishan Kishan – 210 off 131 balls vs Bangladesh (2022)
Balls to 200: 126
10 Dec 2022, Chattogram. Ishan Kishan stunned the world by scoring the fastest double century in ODIs, reaching 200 in 126 balls. Opening against Bangladesh, Kishan went berserk, hitting 24 fours and 10 sixes in his 210 off 131. This was a coming out party for the young Indian batsman.
2. Glenn Maxwell – 201* off 128 balls vs Afghanistan (2023)
Balls to 200: 128
2023 World Cup, Mumbai. Glenn Maxwell played one of the best ODI innings ever. Coming in at 91 for 7 and with cramps, Maxwell fought to score an unbeaten 201 off 128, reaching his double century in 128 balls. He saved Australia from defeat and etched his name in the history books.
3. Pathum Nissanka – 210* off 139 balls vs Afghanistan (2024)
Balls to 200: 136
9 Feb 2024, Pallekele. Pathum Nissanka became the first Sri Lankan to score a double century in ODIs. His unbeaten 210 off 139, reaching 200 in 136 balls, was a mix of strokeplay and controlled aggression against Afghanistan.
4. Chris Gayle – 215 off 147 balls vs Zimbabwe (2015)
Balls to 200: 138
2015 World Cup. Chris Gayle showed his power and style. 215 off 147 with 16 sixes, he reached 200 in 138 balls. Gayle’s innings changed what an opener could do in an ODI, especially in a big tournament, mixing strength with aggression.
5. Shubman Gill – 208 off 149 balls vs New Zealand (2023)
Balls to 200: 145
18 Jan 2023, Shubman Gill became the youngest player to score a double hundred in ODIs at 23. His calm but explosive 208 off 149 with 19 fours and 9 sixes was against New Zealand. He reached 200 in 145 balls and showed himself as a rising star with patience and power.
6. Virender Sehwag – 219 off 149 balls vs West Indies (2011)
Balls to 200: 140
Virender Sehwag opened the doors for power-hitting in ODIs. 8 Dec 2011, Sehwag hit 219 off 149 against West Indies, reaching 200 in 140 balls. His style set new benchmarks and encouraged batsmen to be aggressive.
7. Sachin Tendulkar – 200* off 147 balls vs South Africa (2010)
Balls to 200: 147
The innings that changed ODI cricket. 24 Feb 2010, Sachin Tendulkar was the first to score a double hundred in ODIs. His unbeaten 200 off 147 against South Africa was skillful with perfect timing and endurance. Tendulkar’s innings broke barriers and showed others that such scores were possible.
