Gill's 223 Powers India to Record ODI Chase Victory

The Cliff News | 1 October 2026

In an extraordinary display of batting prowess, India achieved their highest-ever ODI chase by overwhelming a target of 406 against the West Indies in Guwahati. Young sensation Shubman Gill was the architect of this historic victory, smashing an unbeaten 223 off just 133 balls, which also stands as the fastest double century in One Day International history. This remarkable chase marks only the second instance of a 400+ target being successfully overhauled in ODIs.

The visitors, sent in to bat on a batting paradise of a pitch, had earlier posted a formidable 405/7, powered by centuries from John Campbell (101), Shai Hope (104), and Amir Jangoo (114). India's bowlers, including debutant Auqib Nabi who conceded 84 runs from his 8.5 overs, struggled to contain the onslaught.

Record-Breaking Chase Achieved

India's pursuit of the mammoth total was spearheaded by an opening partnership of 255 runs between Gill and captain Rohit Sharma. Sharma contributed a fluent 101 off 72 deliveries before being dismissed for 255, a stand that fell just three runs short of the Indian record for the first wicket.

The partnership between Sharma and Gill set the foundation for a monumental chase. India reached 200 in just 21.1 overs, their quickest in ODIs, demonstrating an aggressive intent from the outset. The openers' rapid scoring pace ensured India remained ahead of the required run rate throughout the innings.

Gill's Explosive Innings

While Gill's innings was ultimately dominant, it began with a touch of fortune. Early in his innings, he survived a close call on an edge that went for four. However, he soon found his rhythm, progressively taking control of the innings. He reached his century off a mere 62 balls, outpacing Sharma.

Gill continued his onslaught, notably taking 25 runs off one over from Jayden Seales alongside Virat Kohli, as India raced to 300 in 29.1 overs, the fastest by any team in an ODI. His double century, a milestone achieved off 117 balls, further cemented his place in the record books, surpassing Ishan Kishan's previous mark.

West Indies Post Strong Total

Earlier in the day, the West Indies innings was built around significant partnerships. John Campbell got the innings off to a brisk start with a century, forming a 110-run stand for the second wicket with Shai Hope. Following Campbell's dismissal, Hope and Amir Jangoo combined for a rapid 182-run partnership off 131 balls, pushing the West Indies total towards the 400-run mark.

Despite some late wickets, including Kuldeep Yadav taking his 200th ODI wicket, the West Indies managed to post a challenging 405. However, their bowlers found little assistance from the placid pitch as India's batsmen proved unstoppable.

Series Secured

With this emphatic victory, India has taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. The win not only signifies a significant achievement in ODI history but also showcases the depth and firepower of the Indian batting lineup. The performance also underscores Shubman Gill's rapidly growing stature as one of the world's premier batsmen.

The third ODI is scheduled to take place on [Date] at [Venue], with India looking to complete a series whitewash. The West Indies, meanwhile, will aim for a consolation victory and aim to learn from the tough lessons handed to them in this high-scoring encounter.

Brief Scores: West Indies 405/7 in 50 overs (Amir Jangoo 114, Shai Hope 104, John Campbell 101; Kuldeep Yadav 2-65, Ravindra Jadeja 2-75, Gurnoor Brar 2-96) lost to India 406/2 in 43.3 overs (Shubman Gill 223*, Rohit Sharma 101; Shamar Joseph 1-52, Jayden Seales 1-78) by 8 wickets.