Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gillhave moved to second place on India's list of highest ODI opening partnerships after producing a remarkable 255-run stand against West Indies in Guwahati.
The pair joined forces during India's chase of 406 in the second ODI on September 30, 2026. Rohit scored 101 from 75 balls, while Gill continued until the end of the chase with an unbeaten 223.
Their 255-run partnership fell just three runs short of India's all-time ODI record for an opening stand.
India's Highest ODI Opening Partnerships
Rank | Opening Pair | Runs | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Sachin Tendulkar & Sourav Ganguly | 258 | 2001 |
2 | Rohit Sharma & Shubman Gill | 255 | 2026 |
3 | Sachin Tendulkar & Sourav Ganguly | 252 | 1998 |
4 | Ajinkya Rahane & Shikhar Dhawan | 231 | 2014 |
5 | Rohit Sharma & KL Rahul | 227 | 2019 |
6 | Rohit Sharma & Shubman Gill | 212 | 2023 |
7 | Shikhar Dhawan & Rohit Sharma | 210 | 2018 |
The 255-run partnership is now India's second-highest opening stand in men's ODI cricket.
Rohit and Gill Break Their Previous Record
The Guwahati partnership was not the first major stand between Rohit and Gill.
The pair previously recorded a 212-run opening partnership in 2023.
Their latest 255-run effort surpassed that mark by 43 runs and moved them into second place on India's all-time list.
The partnership also provided the foundation for India's successful chase of 406, with Rohit setting the tempo before Gill took charge after his dismissal.
Rohit Sharma Hits 101
Rohit played an aggressive innings at the top of the order, scoring 101 from 75 deliveries.
His century included:
10 fours
6 sixes
101 runs
75 balls
Rohit's century also came during another major career milestone, as he crossed 12,000 ODI runs during the innings.
The opener's attacking approach gave India the momentum required to begin the record chase strongly.
Shubman Gill Completes Historic 223*
After Rohit's dismissal, Shubman Gill continued his extraordinary innings.
The India captain finished unbeaten on 223 from 133 balls, including 26 fours and eight sixes.
Gill's double century played a central role in India's successful pursuit of the 406-run target.
The innings also added Gill to the exclusive list of Indian batters with multiple ODI double centuries, joining Rohit Sharma.
Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly Still Hold the Record
Despite Rohit and Gill's 255-run stand, the Indian record remains with Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly.
The legendary pair scored 258 runs for the first wicket in 2001, leaving Rohit and Gill just three runs short of the record.
Tendulkar and Ganguly also occupy third place on the list after putting together another huge 252-run partnership in 1998.
Rohit-Gill Partnership Adds to India's ODI Records
The record-breaking partnership came during one of India's most remarkable ODI run chases.
West Indies posted 405/7, setting India a target of 406.
India responded with 406/2 in 43.3 overs, winning the match by eight wickets.
Rohit's 101 and Gill's unbeaten 223 formed the core of the successful chase, while their 255-run opening partnership provided India with a commanding platform.
The partnership also highlighted the combination of Rohit's experience and Gill's aggressive batting approach at the top of India's ODI order.
India's Top 7 ODI Opening Partnerships
258 — Sachin Tendulkar & Sourav Ganguly, 2001
255 — Rohit Sharma & Shubman Gill, 2026
252 — Sachin Tendulkar & Sourav Ganguly, 1998
231 — Ajinkya Rahane & Shikhar Dhawan, 2014
227 — Rohit Sharma & KL Rahul, 2019
212 — Rohit Sharma & Shubman Gill, 2023
210 — Shikhar Dhawan & Rohit Sharma, 2018
FAQs
What is India's highest opening partnership in ODI cricket?
India's highest ODI opening partnership is 258 runs, scored by Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly in 2001.
What is Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill's highest ODI opening partnership?
Their highest partnership is now 255 runs, recorded against West Indies in Guwahati in 2026.
Who scored 101 in India's 255-run opening partnership?
Rohit Sharma scored 101 runs from 75 balls.
How many runs did Shubman Gill score?
Shubman Gill scored an unbeaten 223 runs from 133 balls.
Where does the Rohit-Gill partnership rank?
Their 255-run stand ranks second among India's highest ODI opening partnerships.
How close were Rohit and Gill to the Indian record?
Their 255-run partnership was three runs short of Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly's record of 258.
Final Word
Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill have added another major partnership to India's ODI record book.
Their 255-run stand against West Indies is now India's second-highest opening partnership, behind Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly's 258-run effort from 2001.
With Rohit contributing a century and Gill producing an unbeaten double century, the partnership proved decisive in India's successful 406-run chase in Guwahati.
