In Guwahati, India chased 406 to beat West Indies with Gill’s 223* (133 balls) and a 255-run opening stand with Rohit Sharma; former players and commentators reacted across social platforms.
Shubman Gill scored an unbeaten 223 off 133 balls to guide India to a 406-run chase, India’s highest successful ODI chase and the second-highest chase overall.
Gill’s 223* is the fastest ODI double century on record and the highest individual score by an Indian captain in ODIs.
Former players including Irfan Pathan, Ravichandran Ashwin, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan publicly praised Gill’s innings.
# Overview Shubman Gill scored an unbeaten 223 off 133 balls as India chased 406 to beat West Indies in the second ODI at Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati. The opening stand between Gill and Rohit Sharma yielded 255 runs and set the platform for a record chase. India won by eight wickets.
# Match sequence and scorecard highlights West Indies batted first and produced their highest ODI total, 405 for 7. Three West Indies batters—John Campbell (101 off 68), Shai Hope (104 off 94) and Amir Jangoo (114 off 77)—registered centuries. India elected to field first after winning the toss.
Lower-order and middle-order support included Virat Kohli (29 off 19) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (31* off 37), which helped India seal the chase with eight wickets in hand.
# Records and milestones
# Bowling and oppositional context West Indies' innings featured aggressive batting that overwhelmed several Indian bowlers. Gurnoor Brar finished 2/96, Ravindra Jadeja 2/75, Kuldeep Yadav 2/65 and debutant Auqib Nabi went 0/84 in 8.5 overs. Despite conceding 405, West Indies lost as India produced a higher-run batting response.
Several former internationals and domestic stalwarts posted immediate reactions on social platforms. Irfan Pathan called Gill's form 'unreal' on X. Ravichandran Ashwin congratulated Gill's performance on X. Yuvraj Singh called the knock a 'wonderful display of maturity and calmness' on Instagram. Suresh Raina described Gill's innings as a statement, and Shikhar Dhawan noted its pace and significance.
# Player form and broader context
# Takeaway
Guwahati (Assam) [India], September 30 (ANI): The cricketing fraternity came alive as Indian skipper Shubman Gill scored a massive unbeaten double ton during India's record-breaking chase against West Indies at Guwahati during the second ODI on Wednesday. A 255-run opening stand between centurion Rohit Sharma and Gill
Guwahati (Assam) [India], September 30 (ANI): The cricketing fraternity came alive as Indian skipper Shubman Gill scored a massive unbeaten double ton during India's record-breaking chase against West Indies at Guwahati during the second ODI on Wednesday. A 255-run opening stand between centurion Rohit Sharma and Gill
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 1 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh heaped praise on Indian skipper Shubman Gill after his record-breaking double century during India's historic 406-run chase against the West Indies in the second ODI of the three-match series on Thursday. During the second ODI, Gill
Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 1 (ANI): Indian batter Rohit Sharma hailed his opening partner and skipper Shubman Gill for his brutal double ton in a record-breaking chase against West Indies in the second ODI at Guwahati on Wednesday, saying that after fielding for a whole innings, such a big knock shows his 'deter
West Indies had three centurions as they hit their first 400-plus ODI total ... and still lost convincingly to India's juggernaut
Guwahati (Assam) [India], September 30 (ANI): Indian skipper Shubman Gill delivered a masterclass during record-breaking chase of 406 runs against West Indies, registering the fastest century by an Indian skipper and the fastest double hundred in ODI history. During the second ODI, Gill put on a massive 255-run opening
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