India Secures Record ODI Chase Against West Indies with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill Leading

India pulled off the highest-ever run chase in One Day International cricket, overcoming a massive target of 406 runs set by West Indies. The thrilling second ODI at Barsapara Cricket Stadium ended with India winning by eight wickets in an unforgettable encounter.

West Indies Post Their Highest ODI Total

The visitors set a daunting target of 405 for seven, their best ever ODI score, thanks to three centuries:

• John Campbell: 101 runs from 68 balls, hitting nine fours and five sixes.
• Shai Hope: 104 runs off 94 balls, including eight fours and three sixes.
• Amir Jangoo: 114 runs from 77 balls, featuring thirteen fours and three sixes.

This total surpassed their previous highest of 389 against England in 2019. The flat pitch at Barsapara exposed India's inexperienced pace attack, though Kuldeep Yadav took 2 wickets for 65 runs.

Record-Breaking Chase Led by Gill and Sharma

Openers Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma began aggressively, putting on 255 runs together — the second-highest opening partnership for India in ODIs.

• Rohit Sharma: Scored 101 runs from 75 balls with 10 fours and 6 sixes, reaching his 35th ODI century in just 72 deliveries. This was the second-fastest century of his career. He became the third Indian after Kohli and Tendulkar to cross 12,000 ODI runs and is now the oldest batsman to hit an ODI hundred in India at 39 years and 153 days, surpassing Sunil Gavaskar's record.
• Shubman Gill: Remained unbeaten on 223 runs off 133 balls, smashing the fastest double century in ODI history, reaching 200 in 117 balls. His innings included six sixes and set several records: highest individual ODI score by an Indian captain, second player overall to hit multiple double hundreds in ODIs, and the highest score by any captain in ODIs, breaking Virat Kohli's record.

After Sharma’s dismissal, Virat Kohli joined but was out for 29 attempting a ramp shot. Ruturaj Gaikwad supported Gill with an unbeaten 31 runs to steer India home comfortably.

Match Summary

• West Indies: 405/7 (50 overs)
• India: 406/2 (43.3 overs)
• Result: India won by 8 wickets

Records Shattered During the Match

• Highest ODI chase by India: 406 (previous best 359 vs Ireland, 2007)
• Highest ODI chase against West Indies: 406 (previous best 321)
• Five centuries scored in one match (Campbell, Hope, Jangoo, Rohit, Gill)
• Second-highest opening stand for India: 255 runs by Rohit and Gill
• Fastest double century in ODI history: Gill's 223 off 133 balls (double ton in 117 balls)
• Rohit's 35th ODI century and crossing 12,000 ODI runs
• Oldest ODI century on Indian soil: Rohit at 39 years and 153 days

Looking Ahead

With the series already secured 2-0, India looks to complete a whitewash in the third ODI scheduled for October 2. Gill's form, highlighted by his unbeaten 223 with six sixes, promises an exciting contest ahead.