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On This Day in 2023: Shubman Gill became the youngest ever batter to score a Double Hundred in ODIs

By Sandy Verma

Exactly three years ago to this day, a 23-year-old Shubman Gill walked out in Hyderabad and unleashed absolute carnage. On January 18, 2023, he didn’t just score runs; he etched his name in history, becoming the youngest batter in men’s ODIs to smash a double century at just 23 years 132 days of age. His 208 against New Zealand wasn’t just a knock; it was a statement that the ‘Prince’ had arrived.

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Fast forward to January 18, 2026. The date is the same. The opponent is the same. But the man is different.

Today, Shubman Gill isn’t just the young prodigy looking to cement his spot; he is Captain Gill, leading India out against those very same Kiwis. It’s almost poetic. Three years ago, he played freely as a rising star; today, he walks out with the weight of leadership and a series on the line in Indore.

From being the youngest double centurion to the man calling the shots, life has come full circle for Gill. The Kiwis surely remember the damage he did last time; now, they have to deal with him as the boss. Talk about destiny!

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