India clinched the three-match ODI series against West Indies with a commanding eight-wicket victory in the second match at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, on Wednesday. The hosts produced a spectacular batting display to chase down a formidable target of 406, reaching the required total with 13 balls to spare.
West Indies posted an imposing 405/7 after being asked to bat first, with John Campbell, Shai Hope and Amir Jangoo making centuries. Their aggressive batting appeared to put India under significant pressure, but the hosts responded with an even more remarkable performance.
Shubman Gill led the chase in extraordinary fashion, smashing an unbeaten 223 from 133 balls. His innings included eight sixes and powered India towards their highest successful ODI run chase. Gill also became the fastest batter to reach an ODI double century, according to reports on the match.
At the other end, Rohit Sharma produced a commanding century, adding valuable momentum during a record-breaking opening partnership with Gill. BCCI’s match coverage highlighted their 255-run opening stand, while Rohit also reached 12,000 ODI runs during the innings.
Virat Kohli, who scored a century in the opening ODI, was dismissed for 29 in Guwahati. India nevertheless completed the chase comfortably, securing the series 2-0 with one match still remaining.
