Team India skipper Shubman Gill produced a wide ranging century against Afghanistan within the second ODI in Lucknow on June 17. Continuing his scintillating run of form, he brought up his ninth ODI hundred within the 50-over format, further strengthening his popularity as probably the most consistent young batters.
Coming off a match-winning unbeaten 84 in the primary ODI, Gill looked in sublime touch from the moment he arrived on the crease after India lost Yashasvi Jaiswal within the second over. The proper-hander played a series of exquisite strokes on his approach to the milestone, hitting 12 boundaries and two towering sixes.
Gill reached the three-figure mark with an excellent boundary off Bilal Sami, guiding the ball through backward square leg. He celebrated the achievement by removing his helmet and bowing in his trademark style to acknowledge the applause. Head coach Gautam Gambhir was seen delighted within the dressing room, while teammates Yashasvi Jaiswal and Kuldeep Yadav rose to applaud the milestone.
Watch the video here:
Shubman Gill in his element ✨
Well played Captain 👏
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— BCCI (@BCCI) June 17, 2026
Listed here are some twitter reactions:
Shubman Gill registers his maiden ODI century as captain 💯🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/N9SL5lsBtB
— Shubman Gill Fc (@ShubmanGill7fc) June 17, 2026
Captain Shubman Gill smashes his ninth ODI hundred! 🔥
An excellent century in only 77 deliveries against Afghanistan 👏🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/qtfsfYtGq4
— Shubman Gill Fc (@ShubmanGill7fc) June 17, 2026
TAKE A BOW, CAPTAIN SHUBMAN GILL. 🙇♂️
He played a sensational innings, he scored 154 runs from 110 balls including 22 fours and a pair of sixes against Afghanistan in second ODI match – What a remarkable Knock by Captain Gill. pic.twitter.com/23AjTO6Q4l
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) June 17, 2026
– Fifty in first ODI Match.
– Hundred in second ODI Match.CAPTAIN SHUBMAN GILL IS DOMINATING IN THIS ODI SERIES AGAINST AFGHANISTAN. 🥶🌟 pic.twitter.com/kBM5LlojxA
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) June 17, 2026
150 FOR CAPTAIN SHUBMAN GILL 🇮🇳
He dominate Odi and Test format. #INDvsAFG pic.twitter.com/ka7yL47PLT
— Ujala Singh (@imujalasingh) June 17, 2026
Captain’s knock! 🫡💯
Shubman Gill leads from the front with a powerful CENTURY under pressure! 🇮🇳🔥 A real captain’s innings, and your complete team rises to applaud the special moment. 👏👏
Leading by example, delivering when it matters most! 💙🏏#ShubmanGill #Century pic.twitter.com/RR24luOtO1— GlobexSports (@pah_thra) June 17, 2026
🚨 SHUBMAN GILL HAS COMPLETED 7000 RUNS IN INTERNATIONAL CRICKET 🚨
– The Best Batter within the World on the Moment. 👏 pic.twitter.com/QjWt6oU7lg
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) June 17, 2026
Ishan Kishan Ends Three-12 months Wait with First Century Since 2023
Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan marked his return to the Indian side with a robust century in Lucknow. He got here to the crease after Rohit Sharma was dismissed by Rashid Khan and initially took time to settle before shifting gears after reaching his half-century.
From there, Kishan accelerated rapidly, scoring 53 runs off just 19 deliveries to bring up his hundred. He reached the milestone by driving a large delivery from Sami through the backward point boundary with a well-timed stroke.
Visibly relieved, Kishan removed his helmet to rejoice the landmark, while captain Shubman Gill congratulated him with a smile. On the time of writing, India were 307/2 after 36 overs, with Gill and Kishan dominating the Afghan bowling attack.
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