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India Crushes West Indies in Second ODI with Record 406-Run Chase Led by Gill and Rohit

Historic Victory for India in Guwahati

India pulled off their highest-ever ODI run chase by overcoming a huge target of 406 against the West Indies at Barsapara Cricket Stadium. The team won by eight wickets, delivering an unforgettable batting performance on Wednesday night.

West Indies Sets a Massive Target with Three Centuries

West Indies posted a total of 405 for seven, marking their highest ODI score ever, powered by three centuries:

  • John Campbell: 101 runs from 68 balls, hitting nine fours and five sixes.
  • Shai Hope: 104 runs off 94 deliveries with eight fours and three sixes, anchoring the innings.
  • Amir Jangoo: 114 runs in 77 balls, including thirteen fours and three sixes.

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

India's Record-Breaking Chase

Opening batsmen Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill started aggressively, putting up a partnership of 255 runs — the second-highest opening stand for India in ODIs.

  • Rohit Sharma: Scored 101 runs off 75 balls, including 10 fours and 6 sixes, reaching his 35th ODI century. He was dismissed LBW by Jayden Seales at a strike rate of 134.67.
  • Shubman Gill: Remained unbeaten with a staggering 223 runs from 133 balls, hitting multiple sixes and fours. This is the highest individual score by an Indian captain in ODIs and the second double hundred in ODI history after Rohit himself.

Gill reached his double century in just 117 balls, setting the record for the fastest double hundred in ODI cricket. His innings helped seal the victory well before the final over.

Additional Highlights and Records

  • India's chase of 406 is now their highest ODI run chase, beating the previous best of 359 against Ireland in 2007.
  • The match saw five centuries in total: Campbell, Hope, Jangoo, Rohit, and Gill.
  • Rohit's 35th ODI century places him just 14 behind Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 centuries.
  • Rohit became the oldest player to hit an ODI century on Indian soil at 39 years and 153 days, surpassing Sunil Gavaskar's record.
  • The opening stand of 255 runs is the second highest for India in ODIs.
  • Gill's 223* is the highest score by any captain in ODI history, breaking Virat Kohli's record.
  • Gill became only the second player to score multiple double hundreds in ODIs.
  • India wrapped up the chase with 39 balls to spare, finishing at 406/2 in 43.3 overs.

Final Score Summary

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

Looking Ahead

With this win, India has already secured the series 2-0. The third ODI is scheduled for October 2. If Shubman Gill continues his form, India could complete a series whitewash in what promises to be another exciting encounter.

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