Shubman Gill’s 223, Rohit Sharma’s 101 power India to score 406 runs in the chase against West Indies

Shubman Gill bats during the second one-day international cricket match between India and West Indies in Guwahati, India, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. (AP Photo) Shubman Gill’s unbeaten 223 off 133 balls, the fastest double century in ODI history, and Rohit Sharma’s 101 helped India chase down 406 against West Indies in the second ODI in Guwahati on Wednesday. India completed their highest-ever chase in the format with 39 balls to spare, winning by eight wickets and taking an elusive 2-0 lead in the three-match series.India became only the second team to chase a target of 400 or more in men’s ODIs after South Africa chased 438 against Australia in 2006.Gill remained unbeaten on 223 off 133 balls, hitting 26 fours and 8 sixes, while Rohit scored 101 off 75 balls with 10 fours and six sixes. The opening pair added 255 runs for the first wicket, allowing India to start the chase.Gill’s innings was the highest individual score in an ODI chase and the highest by a captain in the format.The 27-year-old had to deal with cramps and a sore neck during the innings but continued to dismantle the Windies attack. He now has 11 ODI sets in 69 matches.Gill’s innings came alongside Rohit, the only other batsman to score multiple double centuries in ODIs.The conditions in Guwahati offered little help to the bowlers. However, the batsmen still needed skill, discipline, intent, gusto and fitness to complete the chase. Gill’s innings ensured it all as India completed the second successful 400-plus chase in ODI history in just 43.3 overs.The conditions also put into context Kuldeep Yadav’s figures of 2-65 from 10 overs. Kuldeep became the second fastest Indian to reach 200 ODI wickets during the match. Part-time bowler Naman Dhir, when injured, conceded only 38 runs in 6.1 overs before leaving the field.Earlier, centuries from John Campbell, Shai Hope and Amir Jangoo helped West Indies post their first 400-plus total in ODI cricket. Their 405 for seven surpassed their previous best of 389 against England in 2019.Campbell set the tone after West Indies were sent into bat, reaching his century in 65 balls. He scored 101 off 68 balls, with nine fours and five sixes, as West Indies took advantage of India’s inexperienced pace attack.Campbell, a self-confessed admirer of Chris Gayle, channeled the inside space boss perfectly and pulled down the Indian attack with brute force and freedom in his 101 off 68 balls (9×4, 5×6).Hope and Jangoo then kept the score around eight runs in the middle and late stages of the innings.Hope played both the role of anchor and aggressor. Virat Kohli dropped him for 27 at short midwicket, the ball breaking through his hands, and took advantage of the dismissal.The West Indies captain went on to score 104 off 94 balls, hitting eight fours and three sixes as he kept the scoring rate high and prevented India from making a comeback.Jangoo provided additional support, combining a controlled hitting game with attacking strikes. He reached his second ODI century in 69 balls and finished with 114 off 83 balls, including 13 fours and three sixes.It was the first time West Indies had three centurions in the same ODI innings. However, they only scored 82 for five in the final 11 overs, a period that ultimately proved significant as India completed the chase with relative ease.