Shubman Gill produced one of the most remarkable ODI innings of his career as India chased down a mammoth 406-run target against West Indies in the second ODI at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati.
Gill smashed an unbeaten 223 off 133 balls, while Rohit Sharma scored a century as India reached 406/2 in 43.3 overs, winning the match by eight wickets with 39 balls remaining.
The victory gives India an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.
West Indies Post 405/7 in 50 Overs
West Indies produced a spectacular batting performance after being asked to bat first.
John Campbell scored 101 from 68 balls, Shai Hope made 104 off 94, and Amir Jangoo smashed 114 from 77 deliveries.
The three centuries helped West Indies reach 405/7, their highest ODI total. It was also only the sixth occasion in men's ODI cricket when three batters from the same team scored centuries in one innings.
West Indies Scorecard
Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
John Campbell | 101 | 68 | 9 | 5 |
Keacy Carty | 9 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
Shai Hope | 104 | 94 | 8 | 3 |
Amir Jangoo | 114 | 77 | 13 | 3 |
Sherfane Rutherford | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Roston Chase | 29* | 25 | 4 | 0 |
Keemo Paul | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Alzarri Joseph | 8 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
Shamar Joseph | 14* | 8 | 1 | 1 |
Total | 405/7 | 50 overs |
For India, Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja took two wickets each. Kuldeep also reached the milestone of 200 ODI wickets during the innings.
Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill Launch Record Chase
India's response began with an extraordinary opening partnership between Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill.
The pair added 255 runs for the first wicket, putting India firmly in control of the chase despite the enormous target.
Rohit played aggressively from the start and completed his century from 72 balls. He eventually departed for 101 from 75 balls, having struck 10 fours and six sixes.
Shubman Gill Smashes Unbeaten 223
Gill then took complete control of the chase.
The India captain finished unbeaten on 223 from 133 balls, hitting 26 fours and eight sixes. His strike rate was 167.67.
Gill reached his double century in just 117 balls, making it the fastest double century in men's ODI cricket. He also became only the second batter after Rohit Sharma to register multiple ODI double centuries.
Gill had already scored a century in the first ODI against West Indies, making his back-to-back hundreds another significant feature of the series.
India Scorecard
Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rohit Sharma | 101 | 75 | 10 | 6 | 134.67 |
Shubman Gill | 223* | 133 | 26 | 8 | 167.67 |
Virat Kohli | 29 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 152.63 |
Ruturaj Gaikwad | 31* | 37 | 2 | 0 | 83.78 |
Total | 406/2 | 43.3 overs |
After Rohit's dismissal, Virat Kohli added a quick 29 from 19 balls before departing. Ruturaj Gaikwad then joined Gill and remained unbeaten on 31 as India completed the chase.
India Complete Highest Successful ODI Chase
India's 406/2 became their highest successful run chase in men's ODI cricket.
The result also made India only the second team to successfully chase a target of 400 or more in men's ODIs. South Africa remain the only other side to have achieved the feat, chasing 438 against Australia in Johannesburg in 2006.
The match also produced a combined total of 811 runs, underlining the extraordinary batting conditions in Guwahati.
India vs West Indies 2nd ODI Result
Match Details | Result |
|---|---|
West Indies | 405/7 (50 overs) |
India | 406/2 (43.3 overs) |
Result | India won by 8 wickets |
Target | 406 |
Series | India lead 2-0 |
Venue | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
Player of the Match | Shubman Gill – 223* |
Key Performers
India
Rohit Sharma: 101 (75)
Ruturaj Gaikwad: 31* (37)
Virat Kohli: 29 (19)
Kuldeep Yadav: 2/65
Ravindra Jadeja: 2/75
West Indies
Amir Jangoo: 114 (77)
Shai Hope: 104 (94)
John Campbell: 101 (68)
What Comes Next?
India have already secured the three-match ODI series with a 2-0 lead.
The third and final ODI is scheduled for October 3, 2026, giving both teams one final opportunity to finish the series strongly.
Conclusion
India completed a remarkable 406-run chase in Guwahati, defeating West Indies by eight wickets and taking an unassailable 2-0 series lead.
West Indies had appeared to set an imposing target after centuries from Campbell, Hope and Jangoo took them to 405/7. But India's response was even more emphatic.
Shubman Gill's unbeaten 223 became the defining innings of the match, while Rohit Sharma's 101 provided the foundation for India's record chase.
The result also added another major entry to Gill's rapidly developing ODI record book, with his fastest double century helping India complete one of the most extraordinary run chases in recent ODI cricket.
