Guwahati: Shubman Gill produced a record-breaking double century as India chased down West Indies’ imposing 406-run target with eight wickets and 39 balls to spare in the second ODI at the Barsapara Stadium on Wednesday. The victory gave India an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Gill remained unbeaten on 233 off 133 balls, striking 26 fours and eight sixes, as India reached 406 for two in 43.3 overs. His innings was the fastest double century in men’s ODI cricket, surpassing Ishan Kishan’s 126-ball effort against Bangladesh in 2022.
Rohit Sharma provided the perfect support at the other end, scoring 101 off 75 balls, including 10 fours and six sixes. The opening pair put on 255 runs, laying the foundation for India’s highest successful ODI chase.
Gill reached his second ODI double century in just 117 balls, becoming only the second batter after Glenn Maxwell to score a double century while chasing in the format. His unbeaten 233 is also the highest individual ODI score in a successful chase, surpassing Maxwell’s 201 not out against Afghanistan in the 2023 World Cup.
The Indian captain also became the first player to score a double century while leading his side in both Tests and ODIs, having made 269 against England at Edgbaston in 2025. His 233 is the highest individual ODI score by an Indian captain, going past Virender Sehwag’s 219 against the West Indies in 2011.
Gill’s century came off just 62 balls, making it the fastest ODI hundred by an Indian captain. He went past Rohit’s 63-ball century against Afghanistan in the 2023 World Cup. Gill also reached 150 in 89 balls, the fastest by an Indian in ODIs.
The chase began with a clear target for the openers. Gill said the team had aimed to reach 75-80 runs in the first 10 overs without losing a wicket. The plan worked, and India were well ahead of the required rate by the halfway stage.
“At half-time, with 400 on the board, there was a bit of pressure. No matter the pitch or ground, chasing 400 is not easy. I am very proud of that performance and happy to stay unbeaten till the end,” Gill said after the match.
He added that India had expected to be around 200-210 runs after 25 overs but were already at approximately 230-240. That left the pressure on the West Indies as the innings progressed.
Virat Kohli contributed a brisk 29 off 19 balls before falling, while Ruturaj Gaikwad remained unbeaten on 31 off 37 balls to guide India home alongside Gill.
Earlier, the West Indies had posted their highest-ever ODI total of 405 for seven, powered by centuries from John Campbell, Shai Hope and Amir Jangoo.
Campbell set the tone with 101 off 68 balls, hitting nine fours and five sixes. Hope followed with 104 off 94 deliveries, while Jangoo struck 114 off 77 balls, including nine fours and three sixes. Their centuries put India’s bowling attack under sustained pressure, with the visitors threatening to cross 420 at one stage.
India’s bowlers managed to restrict the West Indies towards the end. Kuldeep Yadav was the most successful, taking two wickets for 65 runs. Ravindra Jadeja also claimed two wickets, conceding 75 runs, while Gurnoor Brar finished with figures of two for 96. Debutant Auqib Nabi conceded 84 runs in 8.5 overs without taking a wicket.
Hope’s century was also a landmark in his career. His 20th ODI hundred took him past Brian Lara, who scored 19 centuries in the format. Chris Gayle remains the West Indies’ leading ODI centurion with 25 hundreds.
Rohit, meanwhile, celebrated his 35th ODI century with a small hop and a shout, prompting speculation on social media about the meaning behind the gesture. The opener said he preferred to keep its significance private.
“I’ll keep that celebration for myself. Some things are just meant to be with you and are not to be shared. So that was for me,” he said.
Rohit also credited the partnership with Gill for setting up the chase, saying the pair focused on playing each ball on its merit rather than the scoreboard.
“The wicket was good, and we just wanted to continue batting. We were not thinking about the scoreboard. We were trying to play the merit of the ball and stitch a partnership. Gill was fantastic at the other end. He was in control of his batting,” Rohit said.
Gill admitted that the heat and the West Indies’ aggressive batting had made the first half of the match physically demanding. He said India’s bowlers had done well to pull back the visitors after they looked set for an even bigger total.
The captain also indicated that India could give opportunities to players who have not featured prominently in the series in the final ODI.
India’s record chase was built on the opening partnership, with Gill’s unbeaten double century and Rohit’s hundred turning a daunting target into a comprehensive victory.
(Inputs from ANI, PTI)