In One Day International (ODI) cricket, plenty of records have been created and shattered since its inception but in the last 12 years, cricket fans have witnessed batters hitting double tons in ODIs, which was a far-fetched dream once.

So far, there have been nine instances when someone has scored a double century in ODI cricket. Out of which six have been racked up by Indian batters including three alone by the incumbent India skipper Rohit Sharma.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Talking about the record of scoring the fastest double tons, here also, the chart is getting ruled by Indian players only. Of the five fastest double centurions, three are Indians with their rapid knocks.&nbsp; Recently, 24-year-old Ishan Kishan, who has played many swashbuckling innings in the Indian Premier League, used his experience and skills to pull off the feat. Let's take a look at the five fastest double tons scored in ODI history:

5. Fakhar Zaman 210* (156 balls) vs Zimbabwe in 2018

In 2018, Pakistan batter<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/search/?q=Fakhar+Zaman" title="Fakhar zaman" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Fakhar Zaman</a> became the sixth player to smash a double hundred in ODIs. During Pakistan’s tour of Zimbabwe in 2018, the left-handed batter smashed unbeaten 210 runs off 156 deliveries in the fourth ODI to become the only Pakistan batter to score a double hundred in ODIs.

In the match, Zaman along with his opening partner Imam-ul-Haq gave a solid start to the Pakistan team. The opening duo stitched together a record partnership of 304 runs. The Southpaw, while playing the best knock of his career, scored a century off just 92 deliveries.

After notching up his ton, he accelerated the innings and reached his double hundred off just 148 deliveries. With this, he also broke Saeed Anwar’s record of 194 runs against India (1997).

Later after ending his innings on 210 runs off 156 deliveries, he also became the fifth-highest individual scorer in ODIs by surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s 200. The dashing Pakistan batter decorated his massive innings with 24 fours and five maximums.

4. Sachin Tendulkar 200* (147 balls) vs South Africa in 2010

In 2010,<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-analysis/5-current-batters-who-can-go-close-to-sachin-tendulkars-record-of-51-test-centuries/" title="Sachin Tendulkar" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Sachin Tendulkar</a>, by hitting 200* runs off just 147 deliveries against South Africa in Gwalior, became the first player in ODIs to score a double ton.

Playing the second game of the three-match series against the Proteas in Gwalior, India came out to bat first after winning the toss. Losing an early wicket of Virender Sehwag at a score of 25, India didn’t get an ideal beginning in the match.

However, the Master Blaster, with his indomitable spirit, struck an amazing 194-run stand with Dinesh Karthik and scored his century too, off just 90 balls. Noticing things going India’s way, Tendulkar later became more aggressive and crossed the 150-run mark also in just 118 deliveries.

At the end of the innings, the Master Blaster created history by scoring a double hundred with 25 fours and three sixes. With his majestic innings, India posted 401 runs on the board, which later proved to be unscalable for the Proteas as they got folded for just 248. For his remarkable performance, Tendulkar also got the Player of the Match award.

3. Virender Sehwag 219 (149 balls) vs West Indies in 2011

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/virender-sehwags-son-aaryavir-named-in-delhi-u-16-squad-for-vijay-merchant-fixture-against-bihar/" title="Virender Sehwag" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virender Sehwag</a> during his playing days was renowned for playing in a fierce style. In ODIs, he achieved a lot with his class batting, but in 2011, by scoring a double-hundred against the West Indies, he added another feather to his illustrious cap.

Locking horns with the Windies in the fourth ODI in Indore, the Men in Blue were looking to seal the five-match series after winning the first two games. After winning the toss in the match, India batted first and delivered a humongous target of 419 to the opponents with Sehwag’s explosive knock of 219 runs off 149 balls, which included 25 fours and seven sixes.

While achieving the stellar record, he dominated the West Indian bowlers and breached the double-hundred mark off just 140 deliveries. At the end of the game, he also received the Player of the Match award for his memorable innings, which helped India pummel the visitors by 153 runs.

2. Chris Gayle 215 (147 balls) vs Zimbabwe in the 2015 World Cup

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/search/?q=Chris+Gayle" title="Chris Gayle" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Gayle</a>, popularly known as 'The Universe Boss', has been a brilliant batter for the West Indies over the years. In the 23 years of his iconic career, he redefined the nature of opening batting with his amazing performances. Back in the 2015 World Cup, by scoring a whirlwind 215 against Zimbabwe off just 147 deliveries, Gayle helped his team to register an emphatic victory by 73 runs (D/L method).&nbsp;

In the 15th match of the World Cup 2015, the West Indies faced Zimbabwe after vanquishing Pakistan in their previous game by 150 runs. While batting first after winning the toss, the West Indies lost Dwayne Smith on the second delivery of the game, but before things could go out of hand for the Windies Gayle stepped up to the occasion.

Taking control of the game, Gayle alongside Marlon Samuels hammered the Zimbabwe bowlers by stitching a colossal partnership of 372 runs. He notched up his double ton off just 138 balls. The batter from Jamaica was adjudged the Player of the Match for his magnificent knock and also because he bagged figures of 2/35.

1. Ishan Kishan 210 (131 balls) vs Bangladesh in 2022

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/dont-call-only-suryakumar-yadav-mr-360-ajay-jadeja-lavishes-praises-on-ishan-kishan-following-double-century-knock/" title="Ishan Kishan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ishan Kishan</a> has registered his name on the list of the greats who have scored double-hundreds in ODIs. Playing against Bangladesh at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram in the third game of the India-Bangladesh ODI series 2022-23, the 24-year-old smashed dashing 210 runs off just 131 balls. Riding on his double ton, the Men in Blue also crushed the Bangla Tigers by 227 runs.&nbsp;

After conceding an unassailable lead to Bangladesh by delivering below-par displays in the first two ODIs, the Indian team caused a sense of despondency among its fans. But, in the third game, when Bangladesh won the toss and invited India to bat first, Indian supporters got a great chunk of happiness when Rohit’s replacement Ishan Kishan scored a century in just 85 balls.

After crossing the ton in a swift manner, the youngster became more ferocious as he made the game memorable by scoring 200 runs off just 126 deliveries. The youngster decorated his innings with 24 fours and ten maximums.

Fakhar Zaman, Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar

In One Day International (ODI) cricket, plenty of records have been created and shattered since its inception but in the last 12 years, cricket fans have witnessed batters hitting double tons in ODIs, which was a far-fetched dream once. 
So far, there have been nine instances when someone has scored a double century in ODI cricket. Out of which six have been racked up by Indian batters including three alone by the incumbent India skipper Rohit Sharma.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Talking about the record of scoring the fastest double tons, here also, the chart is getting ruled by Indian players only. Of the five fastest double centurions, three are Indians with their rapid knocks.&nbsp; Recently, 24-year-old Ishan Kishan, who has played many swashbuckling innings in the Indian Premier League, used his experience and skills to pull off the feat. Let's take a look at the five fastest double tons scored in ODI history:
<h2>5. Fakhar Zaman 210* (156 balls) vs Zimbabwe in 2018</h2>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1671193714524_Fakhar-Zaman-210-vs-ZIMbabwe.jpeg" width="640" height="400" alt layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
In 2018, Pakistan batter<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/search/?q=Fakhar+Zaman" title="Fakhar zaman" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Fakhar Zaman</a> became the sixth player to smash a double hundred in ODIs. During Pakistan’s tour of Zimbabwe in 2018, the left-handed batter smashed unbeaten 210 runs off 156 deliveries in the fourth ODI to become the only Pakistan batter to score a double hundred in ODIs.
In the match, Zaman along with his opening partner Imam-ul-Haq gave a solid start to the Pakistan team. The opening duo stitched together a record partnership of 304 runs. The Southpaw, while playing the best knock of his career, scored a century off just 92 deliveries.
After notching up his ton, he accelerated the innings and reached his double hundred off just 148 deliveries. With this, he also broke Saeed Anwar’s record of 194 runs against India (1997).
 Later after ending his innings on 210 runs off 156 deliveries, he also became the fifth-highest individual scorer in ODIs by surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s 200. The dashing Pakistan batter decorated his massive innings with 24 fours and five maximums.

<h2>4. Sachin Tendulkar 200* (147 balls) vs South Africa in 2010</h2>
<h2 align="center"><amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1671193455140_Sachin-Tendulkar-200-vs-South-Africa.jpeg" width="640" height="400" alt layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></h2>
In 2010,<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-analysis/5-current-batters-who-can-go-close-to-sachin-tendulkars-record-of-51-test-centuries/" title="Sachin Tendulkar" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Sachin Tendulkar</a>, by hitting 200* runs off just 147 deliveries against South Africa in Gwalior, became the first player in ODIs to score a double ton. 
Playing the second game of the three-match series against the Proteas in Gwalior, India came out to bat first after winning the toss. Losing an early wicket of Virender Sehwag at a score of 25, India didn’t get an ideal beginning in the match.
However, the Master Blaster, with his indomitable spirit, struck an amazing 194-run stand with Dinesh Karthik and scored his century too, off just 90 balls. Noticing things going India’s way, Tendulkar later became more aggressive and crossed the 150-run mark also in just 118 deliveries.
At the end of the innings, the Master Blaster created history by scoring a double hundred with 25 fours and three sixes. With his majestic innings, India posted 401 runs on the board, which later proved to be unscalable for the Proteas as they got folded for just 248. For his remarkable performance, Tendulkar also got the Player of the Match award.

<h2>3. Virender Sehwag 219 (149 balls) vs West Indies in 2011</h2>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1671193606613_Sehwag-219-vs-Windies.jpeg" width="640" height="400" alt layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/virender-sehwags-son-aaryavir-named-in-delhi-u-16-squad-for-vijay-merchant-fixture-against-bihar/" title="Virender Sehwag" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virender Sehwag</a> during his playing days was renowned for playing in a fierce style. In ODIs, he achieved a lot with his class batting, but in 2011, by scoring a double-hundred against the West Indies, he added another feather to his illustrious cap.
Locking horns with the Windies in the fourth ODI in Indore, the Men in Blue were looking to seal the five-match series after winning the first two games. After winning the toss in the match, India batted first and delivered a humongous target of 419 to the opponents with Sehwag’s explosive knock of 219 runs off 149 balls, which included 25 fours and seven sixes.
While achieving the stellar record, he dominated the West Indian bowlers and breached the double-hundred mark off just 140 deliveries. At the end of the game, he also received the Player of the Match award for his memorable innings, which helped India pummel the visitors by 153 runs.

<h2>2. Chris Gayle 215 (147 balls) vs Zimbabwe in the 2015 World Cup</h2>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1671193572306_Chris-Gayle-215-vs-Zimbabwe.jpeg" width="640" height="400" alt layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/search/?q=Chris+Gayle" title="Chris Gayle" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Gayle</a>, popularly known as 'The Universe Boss', has been a brilliant batter for the West Indies over the years. In the 23 years of his iconic career, he redefined the nature of opening batting with his amazing performances. Back in the 2015 World Cup, by scoring a whirlwind 215 against Zimbabwe off just 147 deliveries, Gayle helped his team to register an emphatic victory by 73 runs (D/L method).&nbsp;
In the 15th match of the World Cup 2015, the West Indies faced Zimbabwe after vanquishing Pakistan in their previous game by 150 runs. While batting first after winning the toss, the West Indies lost Dwayne Smith on the second delivery of the game, but before things could go out of hand for the Windies Gayle stepped up to the occasion.
Taking control of the game, Gayle alongside Marlon Samuels hammered the Zimbabwe bowlers by stitching a colossal partnership of 372 runs. He notched up his double ton off just 138 balls. The batter from Jamaica was adjudged the Player of the Match for his magnificent knock and also because he bagged figures of 2/35.

<h2>1. Ishan Kishan 210 (131 balls) vs Bangladesh in 2022</h2>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1670663765641_Ishan.jpeg" width="640" height="400" alt layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/dont-call-only-suryakumar-yadav-mr-360-ajay-jadeja-lavishes-praises-on-ishan-kishan-following-double-century-knock/" title="Ishan Kishan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ishan Kishan</a> has registered his name on the list of the greats who have scored double-hundreds in ODIs. Playing against Bangladesh at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram in the third game of the India-Bangladesh ODI series 2022-23, the 24-year-old smashed dashing 210 runs off just 131 balls. Riding on his double ton, the Men in Blue also crushed the Bangla Tigers by 227 runs.&nbsp;
After conceding an unassailable lead to Bangladesh by delivering below-par displays in the first two ODIs, the Indian team caused a sense of despondency among its fans. But, in the third game, when Bangladesh won the toss and invited India to bat first, Indian supporters got a great chunk of happiness when Rohit’s replacement Ishan Kishan scored a century in just 85 balls.
After crossing the ton in a swift manner, the youngster became more ferocious as he made the game memorable by scoring 200 runs off just 126 deliveries. The youngster decorated his innings with 24 fours and ten maximums.

In One Day International (ODI) cricket, plenty of records have been created and shattered since its inception but in the last 12 years, cricket fans have witnessed batters hitting double tons in ODIs, which was a far-fetched dream once. 
So far, there have been nine instances when someone has scored a double century in ODI cricket. Out of which six have been racked up by Indian batters including three alone by the incumbent India skipper Rohit Sharma.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Talking about the record of scoring the fastest double tons, here also, the chart is getting ruled by Indian players only. Of the five fastest double centurions, three are Indians with their rapid knocks.&nbsp; Recently, 24-year-old Ishan Kishan, who has played many swashbuckling innings in the Indian Premier League, used his experience and skills to pull off the feat. Let's take a look at the five fastest double tons scored in ODI history:
<h2>5. Fakhar Zaman 210* (156 balls) vs Zimbabwe in 2018</h2>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1671193714524_Fakhar-Zaman-210-vs-ZIMbabwe.jpeg" width="640" height="400" alt="">
In 2018, Pakistan batter<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/search/?q=Fakhar+Zaman" title="Fakhar zaman" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Fakhar Zaman</a> became the sixth player to smash a double hundred in ODIs. During Pakistan’s tour of Zimbabwe in 2018, the left-handed batter smashed unbeaten 210 runs off 156 deliveries in the fourth ODI to become the only Pakistan batter to score a double hundred in ODIs.
In the match, Zaman along with his opening partner Imam-ul-Haq gave a solid start to the Pakistan team. The opening duo stitched together a record partnership of 304 runs. The Southpaw, while playing the best knock of his career, scored a century off just 92 deliveries.
After notching up his ton, he accelerated the innings and reached his double hundred off just 148 deliveries. With this, he also broke Saeed Anwar’s record of 194 runs against India (1997).
 Later after ending his innings on 210 runs off 156 deliveries, he also became the fifth-highest individual scorer in ODIs by surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s 200. The dashing Pakistan batter decorated his massive innings with 24 fours and five maximums.

<h2>4. Sachin Tendulkar 200* (147 balls) vs South Africa in 2010</h2>
<h2 align="center"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1671193455140_Sachin-Tendulkar-200-vs-South-Africa.jpeg" width="640" height="400" alt=""></h2>
In 2010,<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-analysis/5-current-batters-who-can-go-close-to-sachin-tendulkars-record-of-51-test-centuries/" title="Sachin Tendulkar" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Sachin Tendulkar</a>, by hitting 200* runs off just 147 deliveries against South Africa in Gwalior, became the first player in ODIs to score a double ton. 
Playing the second game of the three-match series against the Proteas in Gwalior, India came out to bat first after winning the toss. Losing an early wicket of Virender Sehwag at a score of 25, India didn’t get an ideal beginning in the match.
However, the Master Blaster, with his indomitable spirit, struck an amazing 194-run stand with Dinesh Karthik and scored his century too, off just 90 balls. Noticing things going India’s way, Tendulkar later became more aggressive and crossed the 150-run mark also in just 118 deliveries.
At the end of the innings, the Master Blaster created history by scoring a double hundred with 25 fours and three sixes. With his majestic innings, India posted 401 runs on the board, which later proved to be unscalable for the Proteas as they got folded for just 248. For his remarkable performance, Tendulkar also got the Player of the Match award.

<h2>3. Virender Sehwag 219 (149 balls) vs West Indies in 2011</h2>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1671193606613_Sehwag-219-vs-Windies.jpeg" width="640" height="400" alt="">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/virender-sehwags-son-aaryavir-named-in-delhi-u-16-squad-for-vijay-merchant-fixture-against-bihar/" title="Virender Sehwag" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virender Sehwag</a> during his playing days was renowned for playing in a fierce style. In ODIs, he achieved a lot with his class batting, but in 2011, by scoring a double-hundred against the West Indies, he added another feather to his illustrious cap.
Locking horns with the Windies in the fourth ODI in Indore, the Men in Blue were looking to seal the five-match series after winning the first two games. After winning the toss in the match, India batted first and delivered a humongous target of 419 to the opponents with Sehwag’s explosive knock of 219 runs off 149 balls, which included 25 fours and seven sixes.
While achieving the stellar record, he dominated the West Indian bowlers and breached the double-hundred mark off just 140 deliveries. At the end of the game, he also received the Player of the Match award for his memorable innings, which helped India pummel the visitors by 153 runs.

<h2>2. Chris Gayle 215 (147 balls) vs Zimbabwe in the 2015 World Cup</h2>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1671193572306_Chris-Gayle-215-vs-Zimbabwe.jpeg" width="640" height="400" alt="">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/search/?q=Chris+Gayle" title="Chris Gayle" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Gayle</a>, popularly known as 'The Universe Boss', has been a brilliant batter for the West Indies over the years. In the 23 years of his iconic career, he redefined the nature of opening batting with his amazing performances. Back in the 2015 World Cup, by scoring a whirlwind 215 against Zimbabwe off just 147 deliveries, Gayle helped his team to register an emphatic victory by 73 runs (D/L method).&nbsp;
In the 15th match of the World Cup 2015, the West Indies faced Zimbabwe after vanquishing Pakistan in their previous game by 150 runs. While batting first after winning the toss, the West Indies lost Dwayne Smith on the second delivery of the game, but before things could go out of hand for the Windies Gayle stepped up to the occasion.
Taking control of the game, Gayle alongside Marlon Samuels hammered the Zimbabwe bowlers by stitching a colossal partnership of 372 runs. He notched up his double ton off just 138 balls. The batter from Jamaica was adjudged the Player of the Match for his magnificent knock and also because he bagged figures of 2/35.

<h2>1. Ishan Kishan 210 (131 balls) vs Bangladesh in 2022</h2>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1670663765641_Ishan.jpeg" width="640" height="400" alt="">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/dont-call-only-suryakumar-yadav-mr-360-ajay-jadeja-lavishes-praises-on-ishan-kishan-following-double-century-knock/" title="Ishan Kishan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ishan Kishan</a> has registered his name on the list of the greats who have scored double-hundreds in ODIs. Playing against Bangladesh at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram in the third game of the India-Bangladesh ODI series 2022-23, the 24-year-old smashed dashing 210 runs off just 131 balls. Riding on his double ton, the Men in Blue also crushed the Bangla Tigers by 227 runs.&nbsp;
After conceding an unassailable lead to Bangladesh by delivering below-par displays in the first two ODIs, the Indian team caused a sense of despondency among its fans. But, in the third game, when Bangladesh won the toss and invited India to bat first, Indian supporters got a great chunk of happiness when Rohit’s replacement Ishan Kishan scored a century in just 85 balls.
After crossing the ton in a swift manner, the youngster became more ferocious as he made the game memorable by scoring 200 runs off just 126 deliveries. The youngster decorated his innings with 24 fours and ten maximums.

In One Day International (ODI) cricket, plenty of records have been created and shattered since its inception but in the last 12 years, cricket fans have witnessed batters hitting double tons in ODIs,

5 Fastest double hundreds in ODI history

Here we take a look at the five fastest double hundreds recorded in ODI history.

4. Sachin Tendulkar 200* (147 balls) vs South Africa in 2010