India vs New Zealand: Shubman Gill scored a half-century in the second consecutive ODI, know his statistics

Updated: 14-01-2026, 09.46 AM

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Indian cricket team captain Shubman Gill played a brilliant half-century (56) in the second ODI match against New Zealand cricket team. He also scored a half-century (56) in the first ODI of the series. However, he could not convert both the innings into centuries. This was the 17th half-century of Gill’s ODI career and only the fourth against the Kiwi team. Gill was caught by Kyle Jamieson on a short ball by Daryl Mitchell.

Such was Gill’s innings and partnership.

Gill faced 53 balls and scored 56. 9 fours and 1 six came from his bat. His strike rate was 105.66. He made a partnership of 70 runs in 74 balls with Rohit Sharma for the first wicket. Gill has so far played 14 ODI matches against New Zealand and has managed to score 735 runs in 14 innings with an excellent average of 66.81. He has also scored 2 centuries with his bat.

A look at Gill’s ODI career

Gill played his first ODI against New Zealand in the year 2019. He has played 60 matches and has managed to score 2,930 runs in his 60 innings with an excellent average of 56.34. Apart from 8 centuries, 17 half-centuries have come from his bat. His best score has been 208 runs. Gill had also played this innings against New Zealand only. Gill has scored the most runs in his ODI career against New Zealand.

Gill and Rohit made 50+ runs partnership 13 times in India

The record for the highest opening partnership of 50+ runs for the team during ODI cricket in India is in the name of Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag, who have achieved this feat 14 times. At the same time, the pair of Gill and Rohit have made a partnership of more than 50 runs 13 times and have come second in this list. In the first match of the series, both had added 39 runs.