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India Overcome West Indies with Record 406-Run Chase in 2nd ODI

Historic Victory for India in Guwahati

In an extraordinary cricket match at Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, India achieved their highest ever ODI chase by successfully pursuing a massive target of 406 runs set by West Indies. The victory came by eight wickets, marking a landmark in India's cricket history.

West Indies Post Their Highest ODI Total

The West Indies batting lineup impressed with a combined effort that led to their highest ODI total of 405 for seven. This innings featured three centuries, a first in their ODI records:

  • John Campbell: 101 off 68 balls, including 9 fours and 5 sixes, achieving a quick 65-ball century reminiscent of Chris Gayle's style.
  • Shai Hope: Anchored the innings with 104 from 94 deliveries, featuring 8 fours and 3 sixes, despite being dropped on 27 by Virat Kohli.
  • Amir Jangoo: Scored 114 off 77 balls with 13 fours and 3 sixes, marking his second ODI century in 69 balls.

This total surpassed their previous best of 389 against England in 2019. The pitch at Barsapara favored batting, exposing India's inexperienced pace attack. Kuldeep Yadav was the standout bowler for India, taking 2 wickets for 65 runs.

India’s Record-Breaking Chase

Chasing 406, Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma began aggressively, laying the foundation for the record chase. Their opening partnership yielded 255 runs, the second-highest for India.

  • Rohit Sharma: Scored 101 runs off 75 balls with 10 fours and 6 sixes, reaching his 35th ODI century in just 72 deliveries. This was his second-fastest century, making him only the third Indian to reach 12,000 ODI runs, behind Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. At 39 years and 153 days, he became the oldest batsman to score an ODI hundred in India, breaking Sunil Gavaskar's long-standing record. He was dismissed LBW by Jayden Seales at 255/1 in the 26.2nd over.
  • Shubman Gill: The captain played a monumental innings, scoring an unbeaten 223 runs off 133 balls, including 6 sixes. His double century was the fastest ever in ODI cricket, achieved in 117 balls. This is the highest individual score by an Indian captain in ODIs, surpassing Virat Kohli’s record. Gill is only the second player after Rohit Sharma to score multiple double hundreds in ODIs. His composed innings guided India to an eight-wicket win, sealing the series 2-0.

After Rohit's dismissal, Virat Kohli entered but was caught attempting a ramp shot for 29 runs. Ruturaj Gaikwad, unbeaten on 31, supported Gill as they completed the chase in 43.3 overs with 39 balls remaining.

Match Summary

  • West Indies: 405/7
  • India: 406/2 in 43.3 overs
  • Result: India won by 8 wickets

Records Set During This Match

  • India’s highest ODI chase ever: 406 runs (previous best 359 vs Ireland, 2007)
  • Highest ODI chase against West Indies: 406 beats 321
  • Five centuries in one match: John Campbell (101), Shai Hope (104), Amir Jangoo (114), Rohit Sharma (101), Shubman Gill (223*)
  • Second highest opening partnership for India: Rohit and Gill put on 255 runs
  • Gill’s 223: highest score by an Indian captain and second player with multiple double hundreds
  • Fastest ODI double century ever: 117 balls by Shubman Gill
  • Rohit Sharma’s 35th ODI hundred and 12,000 ODI runs milestone
  • Oldest ODI century on Indian soil: Rohit at 39 years, 153 days

What’s Next?

The third ODI will take place on October 2, with India already having secured the series 2-0. With Shubman Gill in peak form, scoring 223 not out with six sixes, India aims to complete a series whitewash.

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