Take a bow, Ishan Kishan: Twitter celebrates his record-breaking double century

Ishan Kishan smashed the fastest double hundred in the history of ODI cricket to power India to a massive 409 for 8 against Bangladesh in third and final ODI at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram on Saturday.

Put in to bat, Kishan, who came into the side in place of an injured Rohit Sharma, blasted 210 off 131 balls for his maiden ODI hundred. He hit 24 fours and 10 maximums.

Playing just his 10th ODI, he impressed cricket fans with his magnificent 210. Twitter erupted in celebration, with many commending the 24-year-old.

“Take a bow Ishan Kishan. Fastest double hundred in the history of the game,” wrote former cricketer Venkatesh Prasad.

Take a bow Ishan Kishan. Fastest double hundred in the history of the game. This is the way that India has to adopt. Might not come off on a few days but any day a better approach. Such a joy to watch. #INDvsBAN pic.twitter.com/LZc9XCdFJF

— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) December 10, 2022

A sheer work of brilliance and who does it better than @ishankishan51. Congratulations on the majestic double hundreds brother! #IndvsBAN pic.twitter.com/IOw2NMMAa9

— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) December 10, 2022

Former cricketer Virender Sehwag was also full of praise for the youngster.

That’s the way to do it. Brilliant from Ishan Kishan. This is the approach that will do Team India a world of good. #INDvsBAN pic.twitter.com/PepchFwFF1

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— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) December 10, 2022

Exuberance of youth at its best. Well done. As a youngster this is how you catch the bull by the horns and grab your opportunity with both hands - @ishankishan51 #INDvsBAN #ishankishan pic.twitter.com/5ZtQbKk8qN

— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) December 10, 2022

While also becoming the youngest to get a double, Kishan overshadowed Virat Kohli's 91-ball 113, as India took Bangladesh bowlers to the cleaners in the final game of the three-match series.

Opening the batting in the absence of injured skipper Rohit Sharma, the 24-year-old left-hander grabbed the opportunity with both hands, and reached the double hundred in 126 balls, quicker than anyone else in this format.

The West Indies' Chris Gayle held the previous record with his 138-ball double ton against Zimbabwe in 2015.

(With inputs from PTI)