West Indies Dominate India with Stellar Centuries in Second ODI

In a remarkable display of batting, the West Indies scored 405 runs against India in the second ODI, with John Campbell, Shai Hope, and Amir Jangoo each hitting centuries. Campbell's explosive 101, Hope's steady 104, and Jangoo's rapid 114 set a daunting target for India. Despite Kuldeep Yadav's efforts with the ball, the Indian bowlers struggled to contain the West Indies' aggressive batting. The match sets the stage for an exciting continuation of the three-match series in Guwahati.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 1, 2026, 00:01 IST

West Indies' Batting Brilliance in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam) [India], September 30: The West Indies showcased an extraordinary batting performance, amassing an impressive total of 405 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their 50 overs against India during the second ODI at Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.

John Campbell initiated the assault on the Indian bowlers right from the powerplay, setting a thrilling tone with his century. Captain Shai Hope capitalized on two dropped catches to secure his own hundred, while Amir Jangoo captivated the audience with a rapid-fire innings, moving from 59 runs off 54 balls to a century in just 70 deliveries.

Campbell's explosive innings of 101 runs off 68 balls included nine boundaries and five sixes, giving the West Indies a robust start.

Shai Hope, the captain, played a pivotal role in stabilizing the innings with a well-crafted 104 runs off 94 balls, featuring eight fours and three sixes. Meanwhile, Amir Jangoo further propelled the innings with a fluent 114 runs off 77 balls, decorated with 13 fours and three sixes.

The trio of centurions placed the West Indies in a dominant position, maintaining a brisk scoring rate throughout their innings.

For India, Kuldeep Yadav emerged as the standout bowler, taking 2 wickets for 65 runs. Despite claiming seven wickets, the Indian bowlers struggled to rein in the West Indies batsmen.

The Indian pace attack, including Prasidh Krishna, Auqib Nabi, and Gurnoor Brar, faced a tough challenge as the West Indies batters relentlessly applied pressure. Even spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav found it difficult to make significant breakthroughs until late in the innings. Ultimately, the West Indies concluded their innings at 405/7, setting India a formidable target of 406 runs in the second ODI.

The three-match series continues with India now tasked with chasing this monumental total in Guwahati.