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When West Indies accumulated 405 for seven at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, the visitors appeared to have constructed an unassailable total. Crossing the 400-run barrier for the first time in their One Day International history, Shai Hope’s side pushed India into chasing the highest target ever put before them on home soil. Yet, in 43.3 overs of calculated execution, Indian captain Shubman Gill rendered that historic score insufficient, guiding the hosts to an eight-wicket victory and clinching an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
The 405-Run Caribbean Surge in Guwahati
West Indies signaled their intent immediately in the opening Powerplay, taking advantage of a flat pitch and fast outfield against India's new-ball pair of Prasidh Krishna and Auqib Nabi, who each conceded 35 runs in their opening bursts. Although Keacy Carty fell for 9 to a catch by Naman Dhir off Krishna with the score at 37, opener John Campbell mounted a relentless assault. Campbell raced to a 29-ball half-century and completed a 65-ball century featuring nine boundaries and five sixes. Alongside captain Shai Hope, Campbell anchored a 110-run second-wicket partnership off just 79 balls, driving the West Indies to 96 for one at the end of the 10-over Powerplay and 158 for two by the 20th over.
Gurnoor Brar made the key breakthrough in the 19th over when Dhir caught Campbell for 101, but the visitors maintained their scoring tempo. Amir Jangoo closed in on a hundred while Hope provided stability before India finally earned his breakthrough. India’s attack found sustained control difficult on a surface offering minimal assistance, though Ravindra Jadeja stemmed the flow through the middle and late overs. Jadeja wrapped up his 10-over spell with figures of two for 75, capping his effort by removing Alzarri Joseph late in the innings, caught by Rohit Sharma at deep square leg. Late strikes from Shamar Joseph—including a six off Jadeja and a boundary over short third off Brar—pushed West Indies past the 400-mark in the final over, closing their innings at a landmark 405 for seven.
Gill's Masterclass Redefines Captaincy Limits
Faced with an initial required rate of 8.12 runs per over, India's opening combination of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill dismantled the West Indies attack from the outset, bringing up nearly 100 runs within the first 10 overs. After Rohit's aggressive departure, Gill took full command of the chase, ultimately recording the fastest double century in ODI history.
Gill’s innings blended wristy placement against spin with crisp lofted driving off the seamers. Joined in the closing stages by Ruturaj Gaikwad, Gill rapidly pushed past individual milestones. In the 44th over, with India needing fewer than 20 runs, Gill whipped off-spinner Roston Chase to the deep mid-wicket boundary on 43.1 to reach 222. He moves to 222, which is the highest score by any skipper in ODIs,
noted commentator Raunak Kapoor during the broadcast. Gill then took a single on the next ball to move to 223 before Gaikwad stroked the winning run on 43.3 to close out the match at 406 for two with 39 balls remaining.
Gill finished unbeaten on 223*, eclipsing the momentum established in India's opening match win in Thiruvananthapuram and settling the series with one game to spare.
| Innings | Total | Key Batting Performances | Notable Bowling Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Indies | 405/7 (50.0 overs) | John Campbell 101 (65), Amir Jangoo (near-century), Shai Hope (31* off 39 at 20-over mark) | Ravindra Jadeja 2/75 (10.0 overs) |
| India | 406/2 (43.3 overs) | Shubman Gill 223* (fastest ODI double-ton), Rohit Sharma (rapid start), Ruturaj Gaikwad (finishing run) | Roston Chase (bowled final over) |
The victory showcases India's top-order power when chasing extreme totals, leaving the West Indies with tactical adjustments to make before the final match after failing to defend their highest-ever ODI team score.
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