In one of the most extraordinary ODIs ever played, India pulled off the second-highest successful run-chase in ODI history, surpassing West Indies’ enormous total of 405/7 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.
Kuldeep Yadav had the most controlled spell of the game on a flat, high-scoring ground in Guwahati, collecting 2/65 in 10 overs and attaining his 200th ODI wicket milestone. Ravindra Jadeja offered support from the other end, finishing with 2/75. The pace attack struggled for movement in the air, with Gurnoor Brar giving away 2/96 in 10 overs and Prasidh Krishna conceding 1/45 in 5 overs, making spinners’ control essential in limiting West Indies to 405.
India accomplished the remarkable chase in just 43.3 overs, scoring 406/2. Under the captaincy of Shubman Gill (223*), the team demonstrated exceptional batting prowess. Gill’s knock featured the swiftest double century in ODI cricket history, achieved in just 117 balls, alongside the most substantial individual score recorded in a chase scenario. His performance was complemented by veteran Rohit Sharma‘s (101) century, which formed part of a commanding 255-run partnership for the opening wicket completed in under 25 overs. Virat Kohli (29) also contributed a few runs, while Ruturaj Gaikwad (31*) finished the game, enabling the team to secure an 8-wicket victory with 39 balls to spare.
The visiting team formed their most impressive total in ODI cricket, joining an exclusive group of only five other teams to achieve three century-makers within a single ODI innings. John Campbell (101) started with aggression in the powerplay, scoring a century. Captain Shai Hope (104) also hammered a century while providing stability throughout the middle phase. Amir Jangoo (114) also further contributed with explosive finishing. Although the team surpassed 400 runs, West Indies experienced a slight momentum loss during the middle-overs spin bowling, forfeiting approximately 15–20 potential additional runs.
The West Indies bowling unit struggled considerably to maintain consistent lines and lengths under the sustained pressure applied by the opening batsmen, offering boundary opportunities throughout the innings. Alzarri Joseph and Keemo Paul were quite expensive at the start and thus removed from the attack early on. While Jayden Seales (1/78) and Shamar Joseph (1/52) claimed the innings’ only two wickets, the spin options of Roston Chase and Vitel Lawes failed to restrict the scoring, with the Indian batsmen repeatedly charging down the pitch to play attacking shots over the infield.
With this win, India have secured the three-match ODI series.
Scorecard:
West Indies: 405/7, Overs 50, Amir Jangoo 114, Kuldeep Yadav 2/65
India: 407/2, Overs 43.3, Shubman Gill 223*, Shamar Joseph 1/52
