India vs New Zealand ODI: Shubman Gill hits double century

India vs New Zealand ODI: Shubman Gill smashed three back to back sixes in the 49th over to become the fifth Indian to score a double century in ODI cricket. He almost played though the innings, finally falling on 208 off 149 balls off the second ball of the last over. India vs New Zealand ODI: Shubman Gill hits double century.

On Wednesday, Shubman Gill blazed his way to 208 off 149 balls with the help of 19 boundaries and nine sixes to ensure India post a big total. Along with skipper Rohit Sharma (34), Shubman Gill shared 60 runs for the opening wicket before going ballistic.

Daryl Mitchell (2/30) and Henry Shipley (2/74) picked up two wickets each for the visitors. This is a three-match ODI cricket series, with the second and third matches to be played in Raipur and Indore, respectively. It will be followed by another three-match T20 contest between these two sides.

Lokesh Rahul and Axar Patel are missing for India in this series. The duo have been given time off for family commitments after the Sri Lanka series. Ishan Kishan comes into the Indian eleven in place of Rahul. He will keep wickets, but will bat in the middle order. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill will continue to open the innings.

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All-rounder Shardul Thakur takes Axar Patel’s spot in the team. Wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav and off-spin all-rounder Washington Sundar also retain their spots ahead of leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and pacer Umran Malik.