India chased down a mammoth target of 406 with 8 wickets and 39 balls to spare in the 2nd ODI against the West Indies, completing their highest-ever successful run chase in One Day International (ODI) cricket history. Led by skipper Shubman Gill’s unbeaten 223 off 133 balls and Rohit Sharma’s rapid century (101 off 75), the Men in Blue sealed an unassailable 2-0 series lead in the three-match bilateral series.
Match Snapshot & Key Details
| Category | Details |
| Match | India vs West Indies, 2nd ODI (West Indies tour of India, 2026) |
| Date | September 30, 2026 |
| Result | India won by 8 wickets (with 39 balls remaining) |
| Series Status | India leads 3-match series 2-0 |
| West Indies Total | 405/7 in 50.0 overs (RR: 8.10) |
| India Total | 406/2 in 43.3 overs (RR: 9.33) |
| Top Batters | IND: Shubman Gill 223* (133), Rohit Sharma 101 (75)WI: Amir Jangoo 114 (77), Shai Hope 104 (94) |
| Top Bowlers | IND: Kuldeep Yadav 2/65 (10), Ravindra Jadeja 2/75 (10)WI: Shamar Joseph 1/52 (6), Jayden Seales 1/78 (8) |
West Indies Post Their Highest-Ever ODI Total (405/7)
Electing to bat first, the West Indies produced their finest batting performance in the format, racking up 405 for 7—their highest total in ODI cricket.
The Caribbean side’s innings was anchored by two sensational centuries:
- Amir Jangoo (114 off 77 balls): Played an electric knock filled with aggressive strokeplay against both pace and spin, accelerating the middle overs.
- Shai Hope (104 off 94 balls): Provided a masterclass in anchoring, stabilizing the innings before launching an assault in the death overs.
Despite the batting onslaught on a batting-friendly surface, India’s spin duo prevented an even larger score:
- Kuldeep Yadav claimed 2 wickets for 65 runs in his 10 overs.
- Ravindra Jadeja contained the middle overs, finishing with 2 for 75 in his full quota.
The visitors closed on 405/7 in 50 overs, leaving India with a daunting 406-run target—a figure never before chased down by an Indian side.
Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma Obliterate the Target
Facing an intimidating required run rate of 8.12 from the outset, India mounted a ruthless counter-attack.
Blistering Opening Stand
Rohit Sharma set the tone from ball one, smashing a 75-ball 101. His aggression forced the West Indies bowling attack onto the defensive immediately, ensuring the required run rate remained within reach. Rohit departed to Jayden Seales (1/78), but the foundation was firmly laid.
Shubman Gill’s Historic Double Century (223*)
Indian captain Shubman Gill delivered an all-time classic ODI masterclass. Reaching three figures at better than a run-a-ball, Gill shifted gears in the latter half of the innings, dispatching both pace and spin across all parts of the ground.
Gill finished unbeaten on 223 runs off just 133 deliveries, overtaking all previous benchmarks for the highest individual score by a captain in Men’s ODI cricket.
Comfortable Finish
Following Virat Kohli’s brief cameo, Ruturaj Gaikwad (30* off 36) joined his captain at the crease. The pair guided India smoothly past the target in the 44th over. Gaikwad clipped Roston Chase to short mid-wicket for a single on the third ball of the 44th over to seal the win at 406/2 in 43.3 overs.
Major Records Broken
- India’s Highest Successful ODI Chase: 406/2 surpassed India’s previous record chase of 362/1 against Australia (Jaipur, 2013).
- Highest Individual Score by an ODI Captain: Shubman Gill’s 223* surpassed Virender Sehwag’s 219 (scored against West Indies in 2011).
- West Indies’ Highest Team Total in ODIs: The visitors’ 405/7 broke their previous national ODI record.
- Fastest Team 400+ Chase: India required only 261 legal deliveries (43.3 overs) to scale 406 runs, operating at an astonishing run rate of 9.33.
Series Context
With this 8-wicket triumph, India takes an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series against the West Indies. The comprehensive victory reinforces India’s dominance at home and highlights the aggressive, high-tempo template adopted under Shubman Gill’s leadership.
