India produced a remarkable chase in the second ODI against West Indies, hunting down 406 with eight wickets in hand as captain Shubman Gill remained unbeaten on 223 and shared a record-breaking opening partnership with Rohit Sharma.
West Indies had appeared to put themselves in a commanding position after posting 405/7 in 50 overs, with three batters reaching centuries. But India’s response was relentless. The chase was completed in just 43.3 overs, with India finishing on 406/2.
The defining contribution came from Gill, who transformed an enormous target into a successful pursuit with an extraordinary unbeaten 223 from 133 balls.
West Indies pile up 405
West Indies’ innings was built around three substantial individual scores.
John Campbell provided the early momentum with a 68-ball 101, striking nine fours and five sixes. Shai Hope, the West Indies captain and wicketkeeper, followed with 104 from 94 balls, while Amir Jangoo produced the highest score of the innings with a 77-ball 114.
Jangoo’s innings contained 13 fours and three sixes, while Hope struck eight fours and three sixes.
Those contributions pushed West Indies to 405/7, a total that demanded an exceptional response from India.
India’s bowlers did manage to take wickets, but none of them were able to completely contain the scoring. Gurnoor Brar, Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav claimed two wickets each, while Prasidh Krishna took one.
The West Indies total of 405 also meant India had to produce one of their biggest ODI chases.
Gill and Rohit tear into the chase
India’s reply began with a partnership that quickly changed the complexion of the contest.
Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill put together 255 for the opening wicket, which the Indian cricket team described as the second-highest opening stand for India in ODIs.
Rohit contributed a rapid 101 from 75 balls, hitting 10 fours and six sixes. Gill, however, stayed on throughout the chase and took the innings into another gear.
His unbeaten 223 from 133 balls was the centrepiece of India’s pursuit. He struck 26 fours and eight sixes, finishing with a strike rate of 167.67.
The opening stand alone took India beyond the halfway mark of the target and left West Indies needing wickets quickly.
Rohit eventually fell for 101, dismissed lbw by Jayden Seales, but the breakthrough did little to slow India.
Kohli falls, but the chase never loses control
India lost a second wicket when Virat Kohli was dismissed for 29 from 19 balls, caught by Sherfane Rutherford off Shamar Joseph.
At that stage, however, the platform created by Gill and Rohit had already put India firmly on course.
Gill remained unbeaten, while Ruturaj Gaikwad joined him and finished on 31 not out from 37 balls.
There was no late collapse or scramble for the finish. India reached 406/2 in 43.3 overs, completing the chase with 39 balls remaining.
Gill’s unbeaten double-century was also enough to earn him the Player of the Match award.
A huge West Indies total, but an even bigger Indian response
The match had two very different innings.
West Indies produced three centuries — Campbell’s 101, Hope’s 104 and Jangoo’s 114 — to reach 405/7. India then answered with a monumental opening stand and Gill’s unbeaten 223.
The numbers underline just how decisive the first-wicket partnership was. The 255-run stand between Gill and Rohit gave India the foundation for the chase, and even after Rohit and Kohli departed, Gill remained at the crease to finish the job.
West Indies used six bowlers during India’s innings. Seales and Shamar Joseph took one wicket apiece, while Alzarri Joseph, Keemo Paul, Roston Chase and Vitel Lawes went wicketless.
In the end, the target of 406 proved nowhere near enough.
India’s 406/2 in 43.3 overs completed an eight-wicket victory, with Gill’s 223 not out standing at the heart of one of the most extraordinary chase performances recorded in this match.
SCORECARD
West Indies — 405/7 (50 overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Campbell | 101 | 68 | 9 | 5 | 148.53 |
| Keacy Carty | 9 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 90.00 |
| Shai Hope (c & wk) | 104 | 94 | 8 | 3 | 110.64 |
| Amir Jangoo | 114 | 77 | 13 | 3 | 148.05 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Roston Chase | 29* | 25 | 4 | 0 | 116.00 |
| Keemo Paul | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 37.50 |
| Alzarri Joseph | 8 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Shamar Joseph | 14* | 8 | 1 | 1 | 175.00 |
Extras: 23
Total: 405/7 (50 overs, RR: 8.1)
Did not bat: Jayden Seales, Vitel Lawes
India Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prasidh Krishna | 5 | 0 | 45 | 1 | 9.00 |
| Auqib Nabi | 8.5 | 0 | 84 | 0 | 9.50 |
| Gurnoor Brar | 10 | 0 | 96 | 2 | 9.60 |
| Naman Dhir | 6.1 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 6.20 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 10 | 0 | 75 | 2 | 7.50 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 10 | 0 | 65 | 2 | 6.50 |
India — 406/2 (43.3 overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | 101 | 75 | 10 | 6 | 134.67 |
| Shubman Gill (c) | 223* | 133 | 26 | 8 | 167.67 |
| Virat Kohli | 29 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 152.63 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | 31* | 37 | 2 | 0 | 83.78 |
Extras: 22
Total: 406/2 (43.3 overs, RR: 9.33)
Did not bat: KL Rahul (wk), Naman Dhir, Ravindra Jadeja, Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna
West Indies Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Seales | 8 | 0 | 78 | 1 | 9.80 |
| Alzarri Joseph | 8 | 0 | 89 | 0 | 11.10 |
| Shamar Joseph | 6 | 0 | 52 | 1 | 8.70 |
| Keemo Paul | 3 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 16.30 |
| Roston Chase | 8.3 | 0 | 63 | 0 | 7.40 |
| Vitel Lawes | 10 | 0 | 73 | 0 | 7.30 |
Result
India won by 8 wickets.
Player of the Match: Shubman Gill — 223 (133)*
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