Shubman Gill hits unbeaten 223 as India chase down 406 in Guwahati
India captain Shubman Gill scored an unbeaten 223 to lead his team to a four-wicket victory over the West Indies in their second ODI match on Wednesday in Guwahati.
Record-breaking chase against West Indies
India chased down a target of 406 to win by eight wickets with 39 balls remaining. This performance marks the second-highest successful run chase in men's ODI history, following South Africa's record of 438 runs in 2006. The West Indies posted 405-7 after three centuries were scored in their innings.
Opening partnership sets the tone
Openers Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma built a stand of 255 runs off 158 balls to set up the victory. Rohit Sharma contributed 101 runs while Gill reached his second double century in ODI cricket with 26 fours and eight sixes. The duo helped India reach the target despite the West Indies bowling attack taking a beating on the batting-friendly pitch.
Series lead secured for hosts
The win gives India an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series against the West Indies. Gill became the fastest player to reach 200 runs in ODI history with his innings of 133 balls. Both players expressed satisfaction after overcoming the difficult task of chasing a high total.
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