Image: Social media erupts as Shubman Gill plays a masterclass to script historic run chase for India / © Free Press Journal
In the second ODI against West Indies in Guwahati, India completed a remarkable chase of 406 runs, winning by 8 wickets with 39 balls to spare. West Indies posted 405/5 after centuries from John Campbell, Shai Hope and Amir Jangoo, but India’s top order responded strongly.
Rohit Sharma scored 101, while Shubman Gill produced a historic unbeaten 223 from 133 balls. Gill became only the second batter after Rohit Sharma to register multiple ODI double-centuries and also recorded the fastest ODI double hundred, reaching 200 in 117 balls. India raced to 406/2 in 43.3 overs, their highest successful ODI chase. The victory gave India an unassailable 2-0 lead in the 3-match series.
Ruturaj Gaikwad remained unbeaten on 31, helping Gill complete the chase. The match produced 812 runs and 4 centuries, making it one of the highest-scoring ODI contests. West Indies’ batting showed considerable strength, but their bowling struggled badly, taking only 2 wickets. For India, the result also highlighted the quality of their batting depth and Gill’s outstanding leadership performance.