Gill’s double ton, Rohit’s century power India to record chase; WI series sealed 2-0

Mangalore Today News Network

Guwahati, Oct 1, 2026: India pulled off a record chase against the West Indies on Wednesday, defeating the visitors by eight wickets in the second ODI to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Shubman Gill led the chase with an unbeaten 233 off 133 balls, including 26 fours and eight sixes, while Rohit Sharma smashed 101 off 75 balls, with 10 fours and six sixes.

India reached 406 for two in 43.3 overs, sealing victory with 39 balls to spare. The opening pair put on 255 runs for the first wicket.

The West Indies had earlier posted their highest-ever ODI total of 405 for seven in 50 overs, powered by centuries from John Campbell (108), Shai Hope (104) and Amir Jangoo (114).

For India, Kuldeep Yadav was the most successful bowler with two wickets for 65 runs.

Brief scores: West Indies 405/7 in 50 overs (John Campbell 108, Shai Hope 104, Amir Jangoo 114) lost to India 406/2 in 43.3 overs (Rohit Sharma 101, Shubman Gill 233*).