Shubman Gill's Stellar Double Century Leads India to Historic ODI Victory

In a thrilling ODI match in Guwahati, Indian captain Shubman Gill scored a stunning double century, leading his team to chase down 406 runs against the West Indies. This remarkable achievement marks only the second time in ODI history that a team has successfully chased a target of over 400 runs. Gill's performance, along with Rohit Sharma's century, not only secured the match but also clinched the series for India. Discover how the team strategized their chase and Gill's reflections on the intense game.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 30, 2026, 23:58 IST

India's Remarkable Chase Against West Indies

In Guwahati, Assam, on September 30, Indian captain Shubman Gill, who earned the Player of the Match title for his impressive double century, revealed he experienced cramping after a challenging match played under extreme heat.

Gill's magnificent 223 runs, alongside Rohit Sharma's solid century, propelled India to successfully chase down a daunting target of 406 runs against the West Indies in the second ODI on Wednesday.

Reflecting on the pressure of chasing 400 runs, Gill commended his team's performance and expressed satisfaction in finishing the game unbeaten.

He shared that the team approached the chase by breaking it into smaller milestones, targeting 75-80 runs during the powerplay and aiming for 200-210 by the 25th over. Once they reached 230-240, he felt the pressure shifted to the West Indies. Gill also noted that India's bowling during the powerplay could have been better but credited the West Indies for their aggressive batting.

“Every part of my body is cramping right now. It was extremely hot this afternoon. After 13 overs, it felt like we had been fielding for 25 overs due to their batting. It was a fantastic game. At half-time, with 400 runs on the board, there was some pressure. Chasing 400 is never easy, regardless of the pitch or venue. I’m very proud of our performance and happy to remain unbeaten. I break the game into smaller segments. Our initial target in the powerplay was to reach 75-80 runs without losing wickets, which we achieved. We knew that once the ball got older, batting would become easier. I thought if we were around 200-210 by the 25th over, we would be in a good position, but we ended up around 230-240. After that, the pressure was on them, not us. Initially, I felt we didn’t bowl well in the powerplay, similar to the first match. They batted freely and well. At one point, it seemed they might reach 420-430, so limiting them to just 20-30 runs less was a bonus towards the end. Regarding changes for the next game, we might consider giving opportunities to players who haven’t played yet, and we’ll evaluate what combination works best for us,” Gill stated post-match.

India's successful chase of 406 runs in just 43.3 overs marked a historic moment, making them only the second team after South Africa to achieve such a feat in ODI cricket.

The match concluded with India winning by 8 wickets, thereby clinching the three-match ODI series.

This chase was only the second instance in ODI history where a team has successfully chased a target of 400 or more runs, following South Africa's remarkable 438-run chase against Australia in 2006.

Gill, who is not only the captain but also the top-ranked ODI batter, showcased his talent with a stunning 223 runs off 133 balls, featuring 26 fours and 8 sixes. Rohit Sharma also contributed significantly with a fluent 101 runs off 75 balls, including 10 fours and 6 sixes.