India's record-breaking eight-wicket victory over West Indies in Guwahati produced one of the most extraordinary nights in ODI cricket history, with Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma rewriting the record books during a sensational chase of 406.
West Indies appeared to have taken control of the second ODI after posting a massive 405/7 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on September 30, 2026. John Campbell, Shai Hope and Amir Jangoo all scored centuries as the visitors registered their highest-ever ODI total.
India, however, responded with an astonishing batting performance. Captain Shubman Gill smashed an unbeaten 223 off 133 balls, while Rohit Sharma struck 101 off 75 balls. India reached 406/2 in only 43.3 overs to win by eight wickets with 39 balls remaining.
India vs West Indies 2nd ODI: Match Summary
| Match Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs West Indies, 2nd ODI |
| Date | September 30, 2026 |
| Venue | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
| West Indies | 405/7 (50 overs) |
| India | 406/2 (43.3 overs) |
| Result | India won by 8 wickets |
| Shubman Gill | 223* off 133 balls |
| Rohit Sharma | 101 off 75 balls |
| Opening Partnership | 255 runs |
1. Five Centuries in a Single ODI
One of the most remarkable features of the match was the sheer number of individual hundreds.
West Indies produced three centurions in their innings. John Campbell scored 101, captain Shai Hope made 104 and Amir Jangoo struck 114.
India then responded with centuries from Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, taking the match total to five individual hundreds.
It was the first men's ODI to feature five individual centuries, making the Guwahati contest unique in the history of the format.
2. India Complete Their Highest Successful ODI Chase
West Indies' 405/7 left India needing 406 runs to win. No Indian team had previously successfully chased a target this large in ODI cricket.
India completed the chase in just 43.3 overs, reaching 406/2 with 39 deliveries still unused.
It comfortably surpassed India's previous highest successful ODI chase of 362 against Australia in Jaipur in 2013.
Second-Highest Successful Chase in Men's ODI History
India's 406 was also the second-highest successful run chase in men's ODI history.
The world record remains South Africa's legendary chase against Australia in Johannesburg in 2006, when the Proteas successfully chased a target of 435 by scoring 438/9.
India's achievement therefore joined one of ODI cricket's most exclusive lists of high-scoring run chases.
3. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill Share a 255-Run Opening Stand
The foundation of India's record chase was laid by Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill.
The pair added a massive 255 runs for the opening wicket in only 26.2 overs.
It became India's joint-second-highest opening partnership in ODI cricket, matching the 255-run partnership between Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly against Kenya in 2001.
Rohit and Gill ensured that the required run rate never became unmanageable despite India chasing more than eight runs per over from the beginning.
4. Shubman Gill Records Highest Score in an ODI Chase
The defining innings of the match came from Indian captain Shubman Gill.
Gill remained unbeaten on 223 from only 133 balls, producing the highest individual score ever recorded by a batter during an ODI run chase.
He surpassed Glenn Maxwell's unbeaten 201 against Afghanistan at the 2023 ODI World Cup in Mumbai.
| Player | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | 223* | West Indies |
| Glenn Maxwell | 201* | Afghanistan |
| Fakhar Zaman | 193 | South Africa |
| Shane Watson | 185* | Bangladesh |
| MS Dhoni | 183* | Sri Lanka |
5. Shubman Gill Smashes Fastest ODI Double Century
Gill did not merely score a double century; he reached the landmark faster than anyone before him in men's ODI cricket.
The India captain completed his 200 in just 117 deliveries.
That broke Ishan Kishan's previous record of 126 balls, achieved against Bangladesh in Chattogram in 2022.
| Player | Balls to 200 | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | 117 | West Indies |
| Ishan Kishan | 126 | Bangladesh |
| Glenn Maxwell | 128 | Afghanistan |
| Pathum Nissanka | 136 | Afghanistan |
| Chris Gayle | 138 | Zimbabwe |
Gill Becomes Second Batter With Multiple ODI Double Hundreds
The 223* was Gill's second double century in ODI cricket.
His first came against New Zealand in Hyderabad in January 2023, when he scored 208 from 149 deliveries.
Gill therefore became only the second men's batter after Rohit Sharma to score multiple ODI double centuries.
Rohit remains the leader with three ODI double hundreds.
6. Rohit Sharma Crosses 12,000 ODI Runs
Gill was not the only Indian batter rewriting the record books in Guwahati.
Rohit Sharma crossed 12,000 ODI runs during his century, becoming the seventh men's batter overall to reach the milestone.
More significantly for Indian cricket, Rohit became only the third Indian after Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli to reach 12,000 ODI runs.
Rohit reached the milestone in his 282nd ODI innings.
Rohit Sharma Smashes His 35th ODI Century
The veteran opener converted his start into another memorable hundred, scoring 101 from 75 balls.
It was Rohit's 35th ODI century, strengthening his position among the most prolific century-makers in the history of 50-over international cricket.
His aggressive innings was particularly important because it allowed Gill to settle into the chase without India's required run rate spiralling upwards.
7. Rohit Sharma Adds Another Six-Hitting Milestone
Rohit's innings also added to his extraordinary reputation as one of international cricket's greatest six-hitters.
His sixes against West Indies further extended his record-breaking six-hitting numbers and underlined the aggressive approach that powered India's 255-run opening partnership.
West Indies Create History Before India Rewrite It
The remarkable aspect of the match was that West Indies had created several records of their own before India began the chase.
John Campbell smashed 101 from 68 balls, Shai Hope made 104 from 94 deliveries and Amir Jangoo hammered 114 from 77 balls.
Their performances powered West Indies to 405/7, the highest total in the team's ODI history.
On most occasions, a score above 400 would be enough to win comfortably. Instead, it became the starting point for an even more extraordinary second innings.
Gill's 62-Ball Century Sets Up Historic Double Hundred
Gill's acceleration was evident long before he reached 200.
He completed his century in only 62 balls, the fastest ODI hundred of his career and, according to contemporary match reports, the fastest ODI century by an Indian captain.
Gill then needed only another 55 deliveries to move from 100 to 200.
A Night That Rewrote the ODI Record Books
The second ODI between India and West Indies will be remembered as far more than another high-scoring international.
Five batters scored hundreds, West Indies registered their highest ODI total, India completed their highest successful ODI chase, Rohit Sharma crossed 12,000 runs and Shubman Gill produced both the fastest double century and highest individual score in an ODI chase.
India eventually finished on 406/2 in 43.3 overs, completing an eight-wicket victory and taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.
On a night when 405 appeared enormous, Gill, Rohit and India turned it into another entry in the record books.
