The second ODI played between India and West Indies became a run-fest for the fans. The high-scoring match played at Guwahati displayed a dominating batting lineup where multiple records were established. West Indies batted first and setup a massive target of 405/7, but India was able to chase this huge target in just 43.3 overs with 406/2.

India won the match by 8 wickets and heroes of this run chase were Shubhman Gill and Rohit Sharma. Gill scored an unbeaten double century whereas Rohit Sharma scored a brilliant hundred and added another milestone to his ODI career. The most interesting part of this game was that both teams scored five centuries in total.

West Indies Post 405/7

West Indies won the toss and decided to bat first. The top and middle order displayed excellent batting and accelerated the scoreboard continuously.  John Campbell scored 101 runs, after that Shai Hope took care of scoring and scored 104 runs. In the middle order Amir Jangoo scored 114 runs to finish off the innings with a promising total of 05/7.

Rohit Sharma’s Brilliant Century

Rohit Sharma and Shubhman Gill started India’s chase of 405 runs. Rohit started his innings with aggressive and attacking cricket. He builds up the pressure on West Indies bowlers from the very first over. Rohit Sharma scores 101 runs in just 75 balls and gave a strong start to India. This was his 35th ODI century and along with that he achieved the milestone of 12000 runs in ODI cricket. By the time West Indies got their first wicket India was in complete control of the chase.

Shubhman Gill’s Historic Double Century

The biggest highlight of the match was Shubhman Gill’s 223 runs innings. Gill scored 223 in just 133 balls while being unbeaten till the last ball. The most remarkable achievement was when he completed 200 runs in just 117 balls and made a record of fastest double century in ODI cricket. 

Gill and Rohit’s 255-Run Partnership

 The successful chase foundation was setup by Rohit Sharma and Shubhman Gill for India. Both the openers did a massive partnership of 255 runs. In a target chase of 405, this massive partnership gave an early advantage to Team India. Rohit used his experience while scoring where as Gill created the pressure with his attacking batting style.

Five Centuries in One ODI

The most extraordinary statistics of this match was five individual centuries:

  • John Campbell – 101
  • Shai Hope – 104
  • Amir Jangoo – 114

India’s side:

  • Rohit Sharma – 101
  • Shubhman Gill – 223*

Watching five centuries in a single ODI was a remarkable batting spectacle in its own.

West Indies Three Centuries Go in Vain

The most frustrating aspect for West Indies was that even after three centuries they lost the match. John Campbell, Shai Hope and Amir Jangoo gave excellent performances individually. All three of them scored a century and reached a target of 400 plus which is considerably a good fighting target in ODI cricket. But India’s opening partnership and double century from Shubhman Gill changed the dynamics of the whole run-chase.

A Record-Breaking ODI

This ODI between West Indies and India was special because of multiple records and milestones.

West Indies setup a target of 405/7 and India chased it in just 43.3 overs with won by 8 wickets. Rohit Sharma completed his 12,000 runs and 35th ODI century in the run chase whereas Shubhman Gill Scored the fastest double century of ODI cricket by being unbeaten at 223* runs.

This second ODI between India and West Indies was a complete batting spectacle overall. With this India won the ODI series of West Indies Tour of India by 2-0. Now the focus is on the 5 match T20I series starting on October 6, 2026.