Shubman Gill 223 Runs: India Beat West Indies in 2nd ODI

Shubman Gill's Double Century Stuns West Indies: India Chase Down 406 in the 2nd ODI

Is Shubman Gill back at his very best? After his latest performance against West Indies, the answer looks like a loud yes. India's captain smashed a brilliant double century in the second ODI in Guwahati and turned a huge target of 406 into a comfortable win.

A Strong Start to the Series

India won the first ODI with a fine batting display. Gill scored 110 off 108 balls, while Virat Kohli hit 139 off just 88 balls. Their partnership won the match and gave India a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

West Indies Post a Massive 405

On September 30, 2026, India won the toss and chose to bowl at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. West Indies made the most of the chance. Three batters scored centuries: John Campbell (101 off 68 balls), Shai Hope (104 off 94 balls) and Amir Jangoo (114 off 77 balls). Roston Chase then added a quick cameo, helping the visitors score 76 runs in the last ten overs and finish on 405 for 7. Kuldeep Yadav was India's best bowler with 2 wickets for 65 runs.

Many fans felt the target was simply too big for India.

Rohit and Gill Change the Game

India's reply began with confidence. Rohit Sharma opened with Gill and made 101 off 75 balls. The pair had India at 152 without loss after only 16 overs, which took a lot of pressure off the chase.

Then Gill took complete control. He finished on 223 off 133 balls, and India won the match by eight wickets. A century in the first game and a double century in the second is a rare run of form in ODI cricket.

Why This Innings Matters

Chasing more than 400 is one of the toughest jobs in limited-overs cricket, and very few teams manage it. Here are the key points that made this chase special:

A fast start: The opening stand gave India a platform that most chasing teams never get. An opener batting deep: Gill stayed at the crease through the innings, so India never had to take big risks late. Captain leading from the front: Gill is India's ODI captain, and he scored big runs while carrying the extra responsibility. Good timing for the World Cup: This series is an important part of India's preparation for the 2027 ODI World Cup, and form like this helps the team plan its batting order.

This is why many fans call Gill the "Prince of Indian cricket." His innings showed both skill and calm under pressure.

What to Expect in the 3rd ODI

The third and final ODI will be played on October 3, 2026, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh. The match starts at 2:00 PM IST and can be watched on the Star Sports Network. All eyes will be on Gill to see if he can carry this form into the final game. West Indies have shown they can score heavily, so another high-scoring contest is possible.

Whatever happens next, this series has already reminded cricket fans why Shubman Gill is one of India's most exciting batters.