In a spectacular display of batting prowess, India achieved its highest successful run chase in One Day International (ODI) history on September 30, 2026. The team chased down a daunting target of 406 runs against the West Indies during the second ODI match held in Guwahati.
Shubman Gill led the charge with an explosive double century, scoring an impressive 223 runs off just 133 balls. His innings included a staggering 26 fours and eight sixes. Rohit Sharma complemented him brilliantly, contributing a well-crafted hundred, finishing with 101 runs off 75 balls.
This remarkable victory came in just 43.3 overs, marking India as only the second team—after South Africa—to successfully complete a chase of over 400 runs in ODI history. The final score saw India winning by eight wickets.
The win also secured the series for India, making it a standout moment for the team and its fans alike. It was just the second instance ever where a team managed to chase down such an enormous total since South Africa’s legendary run chase against Australia back in 2006.
The opening duo of Gill and Sharma established their dominance early on. They formed a formidable partnership that amassed an impressive total of 255 runs before Sharma was dismissed. This collaboration ranks as one of India’s highest opening partnerships in ODIs; only Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly’s record stand of 258 stands taller.
After Rohit’s departure, Virat Kohli entered the fray but couldn’t replicate his earlier form from the first ODI, being out for just 29 runs off 19 balls. Ruturaj Gaikwad then stepped up alongside Gill to guide India home smoothly with six overs remaining. Gaikwad added valuable support with his composed innings of 31 off 37 deliveries.
The West Indies bowlers faced relentless pressure throughout the match—none managed to maintain an economy rate below seven runs per over. Only Jayden Seales and Shamar Joseph were able to claim wickets for their side amidst India’s batting onslaught.
West Indies Batting Highlights
Before India’s batting fireworks took center stage, West Indies put forth an impressive performance themselves with bat in hand. They posted a formidable total of 405/7 after concluding their fifty overs—a feat largely attributed to stellar performances from John Campbell, Shai Hope, and Amir Jangoo.
- Cambell kicked things off aggressively with 101 runs from 68 balls.
- Hope anchored the innings skillfully with 104 runs off 94 deliveries while hitting eight fours and three sixes.
- Jangoo finished strong with a dazzling 114 off 77, including thirteen fours and three sixes—quickly accelerating from his previous score of fifty-nine to reach three figures within mere deliveries.
Bowlers Struggled
Kuldeep Yadav emerged as India’s leading bowler but still conceded runs at times—finishing his spell at two wickets for sixty-five runs. The high-scoring action kept spectators on edge throughout this thrilling contest—a match that will forever echo through cricketing annals as one filled with power-packed performances on both sides.