India Achieves Highest ODI Chase with Gill's 223 and Rohit's Century Against West Indies

Record-Breaking Victory in Guwahati: India Chases Down 406 Against West Indies

In a remarkable second ODI at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, India achieved its highest-ever successful chase in One Day International cricket by surpassing a massive target of 406 set by West Indies. The match ended with India winning by eight wickets, powered by extraordinary batting performances.

West Indies Posts Highest ODI Total with Three Centuries

The visitors posted 405 for seven, marking their first time crossing 400 runs in an ODI. This score included three centuries:

• John Campbell: 101 runs off 68 balls (9 fours, 5 sixes), reaching his hundred in 65 balls.
• Shai Hope: 104 runs off 94 balls (8 fours, 3 sixes), anchoring the innings despite a crucial drop on 27 by Virat Kohli.
• Amir Jangoo: 114 runs off 77 balls (13 fours, 3 sixes), his second ODI century achieved in 69 balls.

This total surpassed their previous best of 389 against England in 2019. India's inexperienced pace attack struggled on the flat pitch, with Kuldeep Yadav being the most effective bowler, taking 2 wickets for 65 runs.

India's Chase Led by Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma

The chase began explosively, with openers setting a strong foundation:

• Opening Partnership: 255 runs between Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, the second-highest opening stand for India in ODIs.
• Rohit Sharma: Scored 101 runs off 75 balls, including 10 fours and 6 sixes, achieving his 35th ODI century. His century came in 72 deliveries, making it the second-fastest of his career. He was dismissed lbw by Jayden Seales at 255/1 in the 26.2nd over. Rohit now stands as the third Indian to reach 12,000 ODI runs and is the oldest player to score an ODI hundred on home soil at 39 years and 153 days.

Shubman Gill then took charge, playing an innings that will be remembered for ages:

• He scored an unbeaten 223 runs off 133 balls, registering the highest individual score by an Indian captain in ODIs, breaking Virat Kohli’s record.
• Gill reached his double century in just 117 balls, the fastest double hundred ever in ODI history.
• He became only the second player in ODI history to score multiple double centuries after Rohit Sharma.
• This was his 11th ODI century, starting with a steady approach before accelerating to guide India to victory.

Final Moments and Key Stats

After Rohit’s dismissal, Virat Kohli joined but fell for 29 attempting a ramp shot. Ruturaj Gaikwad remained unbeaten on 31, supporting Gill till the end. India finished on 406 for 2 in 43.3 overs, winning by eight wickets with 39 balls to spare.

• Final Score: India 406/2 (43.3 overs) defeated West Indies 405/7
• Top Performers: Shubman Gill 223*; Rohit Sharma 101; John Campbell 101; Shai Hope 104; Amir Jangoo 114

Records Shattered in Guwahati

• India’s highest ODI chase ever, surpassing the previous 359 against Ireland in 2007.
• Highest ODI run chase against West Indies, beating the prior 321-run target.
• Five centuries in a single match, combining three from West Indies and two from India.
• Second highest opening partnership for India in ODIs: 255 runs.
• Shubman Gill’s 223 is the highest score by an Indian captain in ODIs.
• Fastest ODI double century by Gill in 117 balls, overtaking Ishan Kishan’s 126-ball effort.
• Rohit Sharma’s 35th ODI hundred and crossing 12,000 ODI runs, making him the third Indian to do so.
• Oldest Indian to score an ODI century on home soil.

Looking Ahead

The series is already won by India with the 2-0 lead. The third ODI scheduled for October 2 might see India aiming for a clean sweep, with Shubman Gill in spectacular form after his unbeaten 223 featuring six sixes.