India vs West Indies 2nd ODI 2026: Shubman Gill Leads Historic Run Chase
- India vs West Indies 2nd ODI 2026: Shubman Gill Leads Historic Run Chase
- The second ODI between India and West Indies on September 30, 2026, turned into one of the most extraordinary run-fests in ODI cricket. At the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, India chased down a massive 406-run target in just 43.3 overs, defeating West Indies by eight wickets and taking an unassailable 2–0 lead in the three-match series.
- West Indies Post a Record Total
After India won the toss and chose to bowl, West Indies produced a remarkable batting performance. They finished on 405/7 in 50 overs, their first-ever 400-plus ODI total and their highest score in men’s ODIs.
John Campbell set the tone with a blistering 101 off 68 balls, while captain Shai Hope scored 104 and Amir Jangoo smashed 114 off 77 balls. The trio’s centuries made it only the sixth time that three batters had scored hundreds in the same ODI innings.
Kuldeep Yadav was India’s leading bowler, taking 2/65, while Ravindra Jadeja and Gurnoor Brar also claimed two wickets each. - Gill and Rohit Rewrite the Record Books
Chasing 406 looked like an enormous challenge, but India’s opening pair immediately put West Indies under pressure.
Rohit Sharma scored 101 from 75 balls, recording his 35th ODI century, while captain Shubman Gill produced one of the greatest ODI innings of his career.
The pair added a stunning 255 runs for the opening wicket, India’s highest partnership against West Indies in ODIs.
Rohit’s dismissal did little to slow India down. Gill continued his assault and finished unbeaten on 223 from just 133 deliveries, including 26 fours and eight sixes. His innings became the fastest double-century in ODI history. - India Complete a Historic Chase
India eventually reached 406/2 in 43.3 overs, winning with 39 balls remaining. It was the second-highest successful chase in ODI history, behind South Africa’s famous 438-run chase against Australia in 2006.
The match produced a staggering 811 runs, with five centuries across the two innings. It was a remarkable display of modern ODI batting, with both teams repeatedly attacking the bowling.
Gill’s Historic Double Century
Gill’s 223* was the defining moment of the match. He became the second batter after Rohit Sharma to score multiple ODI double centuries and also recorded the highest individual score by a captain in ODI cricket.
His performance was particularly significant because India were chasing a target that would normally be considered extremely difficult. Rather than simply guiding India to victory, Gill dominated the chase from start to finish.
Series Situation
India entered the second ODI with a 1–0 lead, having won the opening match in Thiruvananthapuram by eight wickets. Virat Kohli had scored an unbeaten 139 in that game and crossed the landmark of 15,000 ODI runs, becoming only the second player after Sachin Tendulkar to reach the milestone. R
After the second ODI, India lead the three-match series 2–0. The third ODI is
Conclusion
The India-West Indies second ODI of 2026 will be remembered for extraordinary batting from both sides. West Indies made history by scoring 405, but India’s response was even more remarkable. Rohit Sharma’s century provided the foundation, while Shubman Gill’s unbeaten 223 transformed an intimidating chase into a spectacular eight-wicket victory.
With Gill leading from the front and India’s batting producing another record-breaking performance, the Guwahati ODI became a memorable chapter in the 2026 India-West Indies series.
