India Achieves Record-Breaking 406-Run Chase Against West Indies in 2nd ODI

India's Highest ODI Chase Seals Series Against West Indies

In an unforgettable night at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, India chased down a towering target of 406 runs set by West Indies in the second ODI on Wednesday. The victory by eight wickets not only clinched the match but also marked India's highest-ever successful run chase in One Day Internationals.

West Indies Post Historic Total with Three Centuries

The West Indies team set a challenging target of 405 for seven, their highest ODI total to date. This was powered by three centuries, a first in their history:

• John Campbell: 101 off 68 balls, hitting 9 fours and 5 sixes, reaching his hundred in 65 balls emulating Chris Gayle's style.
• Shai Hope: 104 off 94 balls, contributing 8 fours and 3 sixes, played a pivotal anchor role despite being dropped on 27.
• Amir Jangoo: 114 off 77 balls, with 13 fours and 3 sixes, marking his second ODI century with a 69-ball ton.

The total surpassed their previous best of 389 against England in 2019. The flat pitch at Barsapara and India's inexperienced pace attack were factors that allowed such a high score, with Kuldeep Yadav being the standout bowler for India, taking 2 wickets for 65 runs.

India's Chase Led by Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma

The Indian innings started aggressively, led by captain Shubman Gill and veteran opener Rohit Sharma. Their partnership laid the foundation for the record chase:

• Opening Partnership: Gill and Rohit added 255 runs together, the second-highest opening stand ever for India.
• Rohit Sharma: Scored 101 runs from 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 became the oldest batsman to hit an ODI century in India at 39 years and 153 days, surpassing Sunil Gavaskar's previous record.
• Shubman Gill: Played an unbeaten innings of 223 runs off 133 balls, the highest individual score by an Indian captain in ODIs. He reached his double century in just 117 balls, setting the record for the fastest double hundred in ODI history. This was his 11th ODI century and made him only the second player after Rohit Sharma to score multiple double hundreds in ODIs.

After Rohit's dismissal, Virat Kohli joined Gill but could only add 29 runs before being caught attempting a ramp shot. With support from Ruturaj Gaikwad, who remained unbeaten on 31, Gill guided India home with 39 balls to spare.

Match Summary

• West Indies Innings: 405/7 (50 overs)
• India Innings: 406/2 (43.3 overs)
• Result: India won by 8 wickets

Records Broken During the Match

• India's highest ODI chase: 406 runs (previously 359 vs Ireland, 2007)
• Highest ODI chase against West Indies: 406 beats 321
• Five centuries scored in the match: Campbell (101), Hope (104), Jangoo (114), Rohit (101), Gill (223*)
• Second-highest opening partnership for India: 255 runs between Rohit and Gill
• Gill's 223 is the highest score by an Indian captain in ODIs and the fastest double hundred ever
• Rohit's 35th ODI hundred and crossing 12,000 ODI runs, joining Kohli and Tendulkar as the only Indians to do so
• Rohit becomes the oldest batsman to score an ODI hundred on Indian soil

Looking Ahead

With the series secured 2-0, India now looks to complete a whitewash in the third ODI scheduled for October 2. Shubman Gill's form, highlighted by his unbeaten 223 including six sixes, will be key as the team aims to keep the momentum going.