[WATCH] Shubman Gill Reaches Hundred with Elegant Boundary vs Afghanistan

Team India skipper Shubman Gill produced a breathtaking century against Afghanistan in the second ODI in Lucknow on June 17. Continuing his scintillating run of form, he brought up his ninth ODI hundred in the 50-over format, further strengthening his reputation as one of the most consistent young batters.

Coming off a match-winning unbeaten 84 in the first ODI, Gill looked in sublime touch from the moment he arrived at the crease after India lost Yashasvi Jaiswal in the second over. The right-hander played a series of exquisite strokes on his way to the milestone, hitting 12 boundaries and two towering sixes.

Gill reached the three-figure mark with a superb 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 in 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

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 9th ODI hundred! 🔥

A superb century in just 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 2 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 magnificent CENTURY under pressure! 🇮🇳🔥 A true captain's innings, and the entire 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 in the World at the Moment. 👏 pic.twitter.com/QjWt6oU7lg

— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) June 17, 2026

Ishan Kishan Ends Three-Year Wait with First Century Since 2023

Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan marked his return to the Indian side with a powerful century in Lucknow. He came 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 wide delivery from Sami through the backward point boundary with a well-timed stroke.

Visibly relieved, Kishan removed his helmet to celebrate the landmark, while captain Shubman Gill congratulated him with a smile. At the time of writing, India were 307/2 after 36 overs, with Gill and Kishan dominating the Afghan bowling attack.

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