Shubman Gill Creates History in 2nd ODI. This came after the India captain put up one of his best ODI knocks of his career versus West Indies at Guwahati on September 30, 2026. Gill hit an unbeaten 223 off 133 balls. India won by eight wickets. They chased 406.
Gill’s innings was more than another double-century. He got there in 117 balls. That is the quickest double-century in men’s ODI cricket. He also became only the second batter, after Rohit Sharma, to make more than one ODI double-century.
West Indies set the scene first. They reached 405/7, their best total in men’s ODI history. John Campbell made 101. Shai Hope scored 104. Amir Jangoo finished with 114.
India answered with a strong chase. Rohit Sharma made 101 off 75 balls. Gill then carried it with Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad. India finished on 406/2 in 43.3 overs.
They got the win with 39 balls to spare. India also took a 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. That made the series result out of reach for West Indies.
Shubman Gill Creates History in 2nd ODI With Fastest Double Century
The main talking point from Guwahati was Gill’s double century.
He reached ODI double century number two with 117 deliveries. It became the fastest double-century ever in men’s ODI history.
Shubman Gill Creates History in 2nd ODI. He stayed not out on 223 off 133 balls. India’s chase looked both forceful and well judged. Gill kept things steady, then kept lifting the scoring pace. India stayed ahead through the chase and kept the record run going.
Gill’s century took 62 balls. It was also the fastest ODI century by an Indian captain, based on ICC’s match report. He then sped up more after that.
Gill’s 223* was also the top individual score in a successful ODI chase. In one innings, he hit several big milestones at once.
This knock mattered even more because India were chasing over 400. Instead of holding back, Gill took the attack to the West Indies bowlers early. He kept the chase moving from start to finish.
Gill and Rohit Break Down West Indies
India began the chase with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill.
They put on 255 runs together. That was India’s biggest opening stand at home in ODIs.
Rohit took an attacking role too, but Gill kept the pace building steadily. Rohit reached his hundred off 75 balls. He later got out for 101.
That gave India a solid base for the final part of the chase.
Gill then kept going with Virat Kohli. After that, Ruturaj Gaikwad also joined in.
With Gill’s double century and Rohit’s hundred, India had two centurions in the chase.
Rohit hit a big milestone in his innings. He reached 12,000 ODI runs.
At 39 years old, he also became the oldest Indian batter to make an ODI century.
India Chases 406 in 43.3 Overs
West Indies seemed to put India on the back foot after making 405 for 7.
Then India’s reply flipped the game.
To reach 406, India had to keep scoring at more than eight runs each over. Gill and Rohit handled that in their first stand.
After Rohit got out, Gill kept things steady.
Kohli made 29 off 19 balls before he was dismissed. Gaikwad stayed not out on 30.
India reached 406 for 2 in 43.3 overs.
That meant India won by eight wickets with 39 balls left.
The ICC said it was India’s top ODI chase ever. It was also the second best successful chase in ODI history.
For those who want the full series build up, the India vs West Indies 2nd ODI Live Score Today update can be checked for match details, toss, playing XI, and live notes.
West Indies Made a Mark Before Gill’s Strong Innings
India’s chase took most of the attention, but West Indies also set a big standard with the bat.
They finished on 405 for 7, which is their best total in men’s ODI cricket.
John Campbell hit 101. Shai Hope made 104. Amir Jangoo struck 114.
It was the first time West Indies went past 400 in men’s ODIs. Before this, their highest was 389 against England in 2019.
The match then took an odd turn.
West Indies had three players scoring centuries in the same innings. India added two more centuries in the chase, from Gill and Rohit.
So the game ended with five individual centuries, which is rare in ODI cricket.
Still, even with such a high score, West Indies could not hold back India’s response.
Shubman Gill: Second ODI Double Ton
Gill has now reached 200 in ODI cricket for the second time.
His first ODI double-century arrived earlier in his career. This time he made 223* and became just the second man in ODI history to post more than one double-century. Rohit Sharma is the other player.
The timing matters. For a long stretch, ODI double-centuries were linked most often with Rohit.
Now that same record talk also includes Gill.
The 223* is also Gill’s best ODI total in his career so far.
Before this game, Gill was already seen as one of India’s main ODI batters. This innings adds yet another key page to his record in international cricket.
Gill’s 223* Displays a Higher Gear in ODIs
What stood out most was how fast Gill kept scoring.
He did not switch to slow run-getting after getting to his hundred. He kept pushing forward. The strike rate stayed strong, and India were able to chase a 400-plus target with time still left.
Gill reached his double-century on 117 balls.
After that, he kept going and moved past 200. He ended with 223* off 133 deliveries.
This knock points to three traits that matter in today’s ODI batting. There was steady aggression, the ability to adjust over a long innings, and a clear push forward once he crossed a major milestone.
For India, such an innings is useful as they plan ahead for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Virat Kohli’s Part in the Chase
Virat Kohli did not hit a century in the second ODI. That was after his 139* in the first match.
In this match, he scored 29 runs off 19 balls before he got out.
Even so, his contribution still helped. India had enough batting options, so Gill could stay on the front foot.
Kohli came into the second ODI after reaching a major landmark in the first game.
His 139* versus West Indies had nine sixes. It also put him over 15,000 ODI runs. He made his 55th ODI century as well.
If you are tracking that earlier storyline, the Virat Kohli Six-Hitting Century article covers his 139* and the record stretch from the first ODI.
Taken together, Kohli’s know-how and Gill’s control of the innings form a key piece of India’s ODI batting setup.
Kuldeep Yadav Reaches 200 ODI Wickets
India’s batting drew most of the attention. Even so, Kuldeep Yadav hit a clear milestone of his own.
In Guwahati, he took 2/65. That effort put him on 200 ODI wickets.
The ICC said he became the quickest Indian spinner to get to the mark. He also sits as the third-fastest spinner in the world. He reached it in 123 matches.
Kuldeep had already made an impact in the first ODI. He finished with four wickets for 40.
With him still able to take wickets, India gain a useful option during the middle overs.
His knack for breaking partnerships without letting the rate run away matters even more as India shape their ODI XI for the 2027 World Cup.
Shai Hope Makes His 20th ODI Century
West Indies captain Shai Hope turned in another strong knock.
He made 104 as West Indies posted 405/7.
That hundred was Hope’s 20th in ODI cricket. It also helped him pass Brian Lara in the list of West Indies batters with the most ODI centuries.
Ahead of Hope is only Chris Gayle, who has 25 ODI centuries.
Hope’s innings underlined why he is a key part of the West Indies top and middle order.
Still, West Indies needed more from their bowlers after setting India a big chase.
Amir Jangoo Keeps Playing at a High Level
Amir Jangoo was a standout name for West Indies as well.
He scored 114 and played a major role in the team’s record total.
His hundred came after Justin Greaves made 101 in the opening ODI.
Greaves did not play the second match. He had a calf injury after his first-ODI hundred.
Jangoo used the chance well. West Indies kept their momentum through his spell of batting.
Even with the big scores, West Indies could not turn it into a win.
India Close Out the Series 2-0
India’s win in the second ODI gives them a 2-0 lead in the three-game series.
They had already won the first ODI at Thiruvananthapuram. That match ended with India winning by eight wickets.
The second ODI also went India’s way by eight wickets. So both games shared the same result margin.
The third ODI will be played on October 3 in New Chandigarh.
After that, the last ODI will decide whether India can complete a clean sweep. West Indies, meanwhile, will aim to end the series with a win.
Shubman Gill’s 223* and why it counts
Shubman Gill’s 223* is not just another big score.
It also shows how he is growing into a key leader in India’s next crop of captains.
He made a 200-plus total while chasing 406. That is the kind of bold start India would like from its opening pair.
This knock also landed in the same match as Rohit Sharma’s century.
So the innings had both calm experience and fresh leadership in one game.
For India’s ODI season, this could end up being one of those innings people point to later.
India’s build-up for the 2027 World Cup
The India vs West Indies ODI series is part of India’s run-up to the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.
The BCCI has named an ODI squad that lists Shubman Gill as captain.
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav are also included, along with other players fighting for spots.
Gill’s showing in Guwahati highlights his importance in India’s top order.
Meanwhile, strong efforts from Kuldeep Yadav and the newer faces will give India more clarity about their options before the World Cup.
Shubman Gill Makes History in the 2nd ODI: Main Points
- The match brought big numbers right away.
- Gill made 223 not out off 133 balls.
- He reached 200 in 117 balls. That is the quickest ODI double hundred.
- India chased 406 and did it in 43.3 overs.
- Rohit Sharma scored 101 and went past 12,000 ODI runs.
- India pulled off their best successful ODI chase ever.
- West Indies made 405/7, their top ODI total.
- Shai Hope hit his 20th ODI century.
- Amir Jangoo made 114.
- Kuldeep Yadav reached 200 ODI wickets.
- There were five individual hundreds in the game.
- India won to take a 2-0 series lead.
Closing Notes
Gill wrote his name in the record books again in the second ODI. He stayed unbeaten on 223 against West Indies in Guwahati.
His second ODI double century came fast. He is only the second player in men’s ODI cricket to score more than one double century. India then used his innings to push through the 406 chase.
Rohit hit 101. Virat Kohli added runs too. Ruturaj Gaikwad finished unbeaten on 30. India reached the target with 39 balls to spare.
West Indies posted 405/7 and showed strong batting. Still, their bowlers could not control India in the chase.
With India up 2-0, the third ODI on October 3 is next. Gill’s 223* should be remembered as the key moment from Guwahati, and as one of the biggest batting efforts in ODI cricket in 2026.
