Shubman Gill smashed an unbeaten 223 off 133 balls and Rohit Sharma contributed a blazing 101 off 75 balls as India pulled off their highest-ever successful men's ODI run-chase, overhauling a mammoth 406-run target set by the West Indies to win the 2nd ODI by eight wickets with 39 balls to spare at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on 30 September 2026. The victory is also the second-highest successful run-chase in ODI history, surpassed only by South Africa's 438-run chase against Australia in 2006.

Gill's Historic Innings

In what will be remembered as one of the greatest innings in one-day cricket, Gill dominated with 26 boundaries and eight sixes, finishing at an astonishing strike rate of 167.67. He brought up his fifty off 39 balls, reached his century off just 62 deliveries, and stormed to 150 off 89 balls before completing his double century off a mere 117 deliveries — breaking Ishan Kishan's world record of 126 balls for the fastest ODI double-century. Notably, this is Gill's second career ODI double-century, making him the only captain in cricket history to score double hundreds in both Tests and ODIs while leading his side. His unbeaten 223 also surpassed Glenn Maxwell's 201 not out against Afghanistan in 2023 as the highest individual score in an ODI run-chase. Battling severe leg cramps in the oppressive Guwahati humidity in the final stages, Gill refused to relent, continuing to pull, drive, and loft with supreme elegance.

The Record Opening Stand

Gill and Rohit launched an extraordinary assault from the very first over, racing India to 50 in seven overs and 100 inside 12 overs. Their 255-run opening partnership is the highest opening stand for India in an ODI run-chase, reducing the required run-rate from a steep 8.12 runs per over to a formality within barely half the innings. India also reached 200 in 21.1 overs, their fastest team double-hundred in 50-over cricket. The stand was broken when Jayden Seales trapped Rohit lbw with an off-cutter. Rohit's century also carried him past the landmark of 12,000 ODI runs, cementing his place among the game's all-time greats.

West Indies' Record Total — and Why It Wasn't Enough

The West Indies had posted a formidable 405/7 in 50 overs, powered by three centurions — Amir Jangoo (114), captain Shai Hope (104), and John Campbell (101). It was only the sixth instance in ODI history of three centurions in a single innings, and the first-ever 400-plus ODI total for the West Indies. Campbell's hundred came off just 65 balls, the second-fastest by a West Indian in ODIs. Hope surpassed Brian Lara with his 20th ODI century. Roston Chase (29*) and Shamar Joseph (14*) added 36 runs in the last five overs to push the total past 400. On any other day, such a total would have been match-winning.

India's Bowling Concerns

Despite the famous victory, India's bowling performance offered little comfort. Debutant Auqib Nabi conceded 84 runs — the most by any Indian bowler on ODI debut, surpassing Karsan Ghavri's 83 against England at Lord's in 1975. Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja took two wickets each but at high economy rates. Kuldeep also reached the milestone of 200 ODI wickets in 123 games, with only Mohammed Shami (104 games) reaching the landmark faster among Indians. The pace attack — led by Prasidh Krishna and Gurnoor Brar — struggled to create meaningful impact in consecutive games, a trend that will concern the team management.

How the Match Ended

Virat Kohli made a breezy 29 off 19 balls before holing out to a relay catch at the boundary by Sherfane Rutherford off Shamar Joseph. Ruturaj Gaikwad then provided calm, composed support with an unbeaten 31 off 37 balls, hitting the winning single to cap an extraordinary night of cricket in Guwahati. India now lead the series and will look to address their pace bowling concerns ahead of the next fixture.

Brief Scores: West Indies 405/7 in 50 overs (Amir Jangoo 114, Shai Hope 104, John Campbell 101; Kuldeep Yadav 2-65, Ravindra Jadeja 2-75) lost to India 406/2 in 43.3 overs (Shubman Gill 223*, Rohit Sharma 101; Shamar Joseph 1-52, Jayden Seales 1-78) by eight wickets.