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What does Gill's 223 not out reveal about ODI balance?

Gill's record chase highlights concerns about flat pitches diminishing the balance between bat and ball in ODIs.

Shubman Gill scored an unbeaten 223 off 133 balls as India chased down 406 to beat West Indies by eight wickets in the second ODI in Guwahati on Wednesday. He reached his second ODI double century off 117 balls, the fastest in the format's history. Rohit Sharma made 101 as the opening pair put on 255 runs, the second-highest partnership for India in ODIs. West Indies had posted 405 for seven after three of their batters scored centuries. The match produced 811 runs across 93.3 overs on a flat pitch that offered little assistance to bowlers. Former India pacer Madan Lal said such surfaces reduce the contest between bat and ball and questioned whether curators will change their approach.

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