India produced a stunning batting display in Guwahati on Wednesday, chasing down West Indies’ mammoth 406-run target in just 43.3 overs to win the second ODI by eight wickets.
Captain Shubman Gill led the extraordinary chase with an unbeaten 223, while Rohit Sharma scored 101 as India reached 406 for two. The victory marked only the second time in ODI history that a team has successfully chased a total above 400.
Gill’s innings was packed with records. He reached his double century from 117 balls, making it the fastest 200 in ODI cricket. His 223 is also the highest individual score in an ODI run chase and the highest score by an ODI captain.
The 27-year-old struck 24 fours and seven sixes during his remarkable innings. He also extended his record to 11 ODI centuries in 69 matches.
Gill and Rohit gave India a flying start, adding 255 for the opening wicket. The partnership became India’s second-highest opening stand in ODI cricket. Rohit, meanwhile, became part of a remarkable innings alongside another double-centurion—the only other Indian batsman with multiple ODI double centuries.
West Indies had earlier posted 405 for seven, with three centuries. Amir Jangoo scored 114, Shai Hope made 104 and John Campbell contributed 101.
Their combined effort helped West Indies cross the 400-run mark, but the total proved insufficient on a batting-friendly Guwahati pitch.
The match also created an ODI record, with five centuries scored in the same game—the first time the feat has been achieved in the format.
India’s bowlers eventually restricted West Indies from pushing the total even higher. Kuldeep Yadav claimed two wickets for 65 runs in 10 overs and reached 200 ODI wickets, becoming the second-fastest Indian bowler to the landmark.
The West Indies innings lost momentum late on, with five wickets falling for 82 runs in the final 11 overs.
But with Gill producing an extraordinary unbeaten 223 and Rohit adding a century, India completed the chase with 39 deliveries remaining, turning what appeared to be a daunting target into a remarkable eight-wicket victory.
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