• IND vs NZ: Shubman Gill breaks Virat Kohli's record of most runs in three bilateral ODIs

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    IND vs NZ: Shubman Gill breaks Virat Kohli's record of most runs in three bilateral ODIs
    Gill set a new powerplay record by getting out to a quick start. Gill started the ODI series with a magnificent double-century...

    Digital Desk: Indian batter Shubman Gill who has proved himself as the most prominent player is continually smashing records. The India opener set a new standard in one-day international cricket when he struck a half-century in the third of three one-day internationals against New Zealand at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. 

    Gill took the attack to the new-ball bowlers after New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat, scorching over 40 in just 8 overs in a 50-plus opening stand with skipper Rohit Sharma.

    Shubman Gill broke Virat Kohli's Indian record for most runs scored in a three-match bilateral one-day international series. Gill needed 36 runs to surpass Virat Kohli's 283-run total in a three-match bilateral series. 

    Gill got off to a fast start, hitting fifty in 33 balls as he exceeded 300 runs in his past three ODI innings. Kohli set the record during the New Year's series against Sri Lanka, making 200 runs in three games (113, 4, and 166).

    Gill broke the powerplay record by getting off to a fast start. Gill began the ODI series with a brilliant double hundred and followed it up with an unbeaten 40 in India's 8-wicket triumph in the second game. 

    Shubman Gill made his debut against New Zealand in 2019 but had to sit out a few times before making an impressive comeback into the Indian ODI team last year. 

    Shubman Gill returned from a West Indies tour last year with scores of 64, 43, and an undefeated 98. He then batted brilliantly for 82 against Zimbabwe before reaching his first ODI century.

    Shubman Gill put on a strong performance in 2023. He started the series against the host Sri Lankans with a clean 70 and finished with a superb 116. Three days later, he scored 208 against New Zealand, showcasing his brilliance and ability to lead the innings in the 50-over game.

    Shubman Gill broke Sachin Tendulkar's 24-year-old record for the most runs scored against the Kiwis. Tendulkar set the record at the same stadium in Hyderabad where Gill broke it.