The India vs West Indies second ODI in 2026 turned into a spectacular contest that had everything a cricket fan could ask for — explosive batting, record-breaking performances and a thrilling run chase.
Played at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, the match saw both teams put on an incredible batting display. West Indies posted a huge total of 405/7, but India responded with an even more remarkable performance, chasing down the target with eight wickets in hand.
West Indies Set the Stage on Fire
After being asked to bat first, West Indies’ top order immediately put pressure on the Indian bowling attack. The Caribbean side maintained an aggressive approach throughout the innings and crossed the 400-run mark.
John Campbell, Shai Hope and Amir Jangoo all scored centuries, giving West Indies tremendous momentum. Their aggressive stroke play and excellent partnerships helped the visitors finish with a massive 405 runs.
For India, the bowlers struggled to contain the West Indies batsmen on a good batting surface. However, they knew that their strong batting lineup still gave them a chance of chasing the enormous target.
India Begin the Chase in Style
India’s response was spectacular from the very beginning.
Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill walked out with a clear attacking approach. Instead of allowing the huge target to create pressure, the Indian openers took the attack to the West Indies bowlers.
Rohit brought up another ODI century, playing a mixture of powerful drives, pulls and attacking shots. His innings provided India with the perfect platform.
At the other end, Gill looked unstoppable.
Shubman Gill Produces a Stunning Knock
The biggest highlight of the match was undoubtedly Shubman Gill’s unbeaten 223.
Gill combined patience with extraordinary power as he dominated the West Indies bowling attack. His innings included boundaries all around the ground and helped India maintain an extraordinary scoring rate throughout the chase.
His partnership with Rohit Sharma gave India the momentum they needed. Even after Rohit was dismissed, Gill continued attacking and guided India closer to the target.
The young Indian captain eventually completed a remarkable double century, turning the chase into one of the most memorable ODI innings of the year.
India Complete a Record Chase
India reached 406/2 in 43.3 overs, completing a remarkable eight-wicket victory.
The result was particularly impressive because West Indies had scored more than 400 runs. India not only chased the target but did so with plenty of overs remaining.
The match produced a staggering 811 runs, highlighting just how dominant the batting was on both sides.
A Match Full of Records
The second ODI produced several memorable achievements.
- West Indies recorded their first ODI total above 400.
- Three West Indies batsmen scored centuries in the same innings.
- Rohit Sharma scored another ODI century.
- Shubman Gill scored an unbeaten double century.
- India successfully chased a target of 406.
- The match produced more than 800 runs.
These numbers underline just how extraordinary the game was.
What the Result Means for the Series
India’s victory gave them a 2–0 lead in the three-match ODI series. After winning the opening match, India confirmed the series victory with another impressive performance in Guwahati.
West Indies, despite their enormous total, will be disappointed that such a strong batting performance did not result in victory. Their bowlers were unable to stop India’s aggressive chase.
The third ODI now gives both teams another opportunity to finish the series strongly.
Final Thoughts
The second ODI between India and West Indies was much more than an ordinary cricket match. It was a spectacular batting contest in which both teams crossed the boundaries of what seemed possible.
West Indies’ 405/7 was an extraordinary effort, but India’s response was even more remarkable. Rohit Sharma’s century gave the chase a strong foundation, while Shubman Gill’s unbeaten double century turned a difficult target into a memorable victory.
The Guwahati ODI will certainly be remembered as one of the most entertaining matches of the 2026 India-West Indies ODI series.
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