India's Record ODI Chase: Gill's 223* and Rohit's Century Propel India Past West Indies
Historic Victory in Guwahati: India Overcomes 406-Run Target
India stunned fans at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium by chasing down a massive 406 runs against West Indies in the second ODI, securing an eight-wicket victory. The match was marked by remarkable performances from Shubman Gill, who remained unbeaten on 223, and Rohit Sharma, who scored a commanding century.
West Indies' Record Total with Three Centuries
West Indies posted their highest-ever ODI total of 405 for seven wickets, driven by three centuries—a first in their history:
- John Campbell: 101 runs off 68 balls, featuring 9 fours and 5 sixes, reaching his hundred in 65 balls.
- Shai Hope: 104 runs off 94 balls, hitting 8 fours and 3 sixes, anchoring the innings and accelerating after being dropped on 27 by Virat Kohli.
- Amir Jangoo: 114 runs off 77 balls, including 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 flat pitch favored batting, and India's inexperienced pace attack struggled, though Kuldeep Yadav stood out with 2 wickets for 65 runs.
India's Record-Breaking Chase
Chasing 406, Gill and Rohit started aggressively, putting on a 255-run opening partnership—the second-highest for India. Rohit reached his 35th ODI century in just 75 balls, striking 10 fours and 6 sixes with a strike rate of 134.67 before being dismissed LBW by Jayden Seales at 255/1 in the 26.2nd over.
- Rohit Sharma: 101 runs off 75 balls, his second fastest ODI century, becoming the oldest Indian to score a hundred on home soil at 39 years and 153 days, surpassing Sunil Gavaskar's record.
- Shubman Gill: Scored an unbeaten 223 runs off 133 balls, making it the highest individual ODI score by an Indian captain and the fastest double century in ODI cricket, reaching 200 in 117 balls. He is only the second player after Rohit Sharma to hit multiple double hundreds in ODIs.
After Rohit's dismissal, Virat Kohli joined but was caught out attempting a ramp shot for 29 runs. With Ruturaj Gaikwad unbeaten on 31, Gill calmly guided India to the target in 43.3 overs with 39 balls remaining.
Final Match Summary
- India: 406/2 in 43.3 overs (Shubman Gill 223*, Rohit Sharma 101)
- West Indies: 405/7
- Result: India won by 8 wickets
Records Shattered in Guwahati
- India's highest ODI chase ever: 406 runs (previously 359 vs Ireland, 2007)
- Highest chase against West Indies: 406 beats 321
- Most centuries in a single match: 5 (Campbell 101, Hope 104, Jangoo 114, Rohit 101, Gill 223*)
- Second highest opening partnership for India: 255 runs by Rohit and Gill
- Gill's 223*: Highest ODI score by an Indian captain and second player with multiple double centuries
- Fastest double century in ODIs: Gill's 200 in 117 balls
- Rohit's 35th ODI century, crossing 12,000 runs, joining Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli as third Indian to do so
- Oldest ODI century on Indian soil: Rohit Sharma at 39 years and 153 days
Looking Ahead
The third ODI is scheduled for October 2, with India already sealing the series 2-0. Riding on Gill's extraordinary form and the momentum from this win, India aims for a clean sweep against West Indies.
