The Test tour of Australia was not as expected for the Indian team, as they suffered a 3-1 defeat in the 5-match Test series. Now, with all the players back in the country, everyone’s focus is on the Champions Trophy, set to begin on February 19. In preparation for the tournament, Team India will have the opportunity to play a three-match ODI series against England on home ground starting February 6. The squad for the Champions Trophy will be announced before this series. The upcoming ODI series against England is crucial for Shubman Gill, who struggled with the bat during the Australia tour and will be eager to regain his form. Additionally, Shubman Gill will have a chance to achieve a significant milestone in the history of ODI cricket.
Shubman Gill Could Reach a Big Milestone with 2500 Runs in ODIs
Shubman Gill has shown great performance in ODIs, especially on home soil. The squad for the upcoming ODI series against England hasn’t been announced yet, but Gill is almost certain to be part of it. So far, he has scored 2,328 runs in 47 matches, with an average of 58.2, including 6 centuries and 13 half-centuries. Gill has also hit a double century, with his highest score being 208.
Shubman Gill in ODI since 2022:
64(53), 43(49), 98*(98), 82*(72), 33(34), 130(97), 3(7), 28(26), 49(57), 50(65), 45*(42), 13(22), 70(60), 21(12) & 116(97) & 208(149) pic.twitter.com/VT517kRRxr
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 18, 2023
If he plays in the series against England and scores 172 more runs, he will become the fastest player to reach 2500 runs in ODI cricket.
Shubman Gill Eyes Hashim Amla’s Record
SHUBMAN GILL BECOMES THE FASTEST IN HISTORY TO REACH 2,000 ODI RUNS. pic.twitter.com/Yix6IyXk3f
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 22, 2023
Currently, the record for the fastest 2500 runs in ODIs is held by South Africa’s Hashim Amla, who achieved it in 53 matches. Gill has 5 matches to break this record, and there is hope he will manage to do it. The series against England will also help him get back to his best form before the Champions Trophy.
