West Indies Achieve Historic Milestone with Three Centuries in ODI Match
A Historic Day at Barsapara Stadium
Fans at Barsapara Stadium witnessed an extraordinary display of batting prowess from the West Indies, marking the first occasion where three players from the Caribbean scored centuries in a single ODI inning.
The match showcased a variety of batting styles, starting with an aggressive performance by opener John Campbell, followed by a composed century from captain Shai Hope, and concluding with a stylish knock from rising star Amir Jangoo. As the two-time World Cup champions aim for qualification for the 2027 ODI World Cup, they demonstrated a level of dominance not seen in recent years.
A Trio of Historic Centuries
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This match marked the first time in ODI history that the West Indies scored three centuries in a single inning. It is only the sixth instance overall, with South Africa achieving this feat three times. The team's collective effort propelled them to their highest ODI total, surpassing the previous record of 389 against England in 2019. By the end of their innings, the West Indies posted 405 runs for the loss of 7 wickets, leaving Indian bowlers Gurnoor Brar (2/96 in 10 overs), debutant Auqib Nabi (0/84 in 8.5 overs), and Ravindra Jadeja (2/75) struggling against the onslaught.
This match also marked the third occasion where India conceded over 400 runs on home soil, following South Africa's 438/4 in 2015 and Sri Lanka's 411/8 in 2009.