{
  "id": 10998365,
  "title": "Gill's 223, Rohit's 101 power India to record 406-run chase against West Indies",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/gills-223-rohits-101-power-india-to-record-406-run-chase-against-west",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-30T17:31:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-vs-west-indies/shubman-gills-223-rohit-sharmas-101-power-india-to-record-406-run-chase-against-west-indies/articleshow/134599751.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Shubman Gill delivered an unbeaten 223 off just 133 balls, becoming the fastest player to score a double century in ODI history. Playing alongside him was Rohit Sharma, who contributed 101 runs off 75 balls. Together, they accelerated India's chase towards the formidable target of 406 set by West Indies. India managed to chase down the target by amassing 406 runs for just two wickets, completing the chase with 39 balls to spare and securing an emphatic eight-wicket victory. This marked India's second successful chase of a 400-plus target in One Day Internationals, following South Africa's accomplishment against Australia in 2006.\n\nGill's innings included 26 fours and eight sixes, while Rohit Sharma smashed 10 fours and six sixes. The opening duo put on an impressive 255 runs for the first wicket, providing a strong foundation for India's chase. Despite facing discomfort from cramps and a painful neck, Gill maintained his focus and dismantled the West Indies bowling attack. He became the highest individual score in an ODI chase and also the highest by a captain in the format, boasting an impressive tally of 11 ODI hundreds in his 69 matches.\n\nThe Guwahati conditions were not favorable for bowlers, yet skill, discipline, intent, appetite, and fitness were necessary to surmount the challenge. Gill's innings exemplified precisely what was required as India completed the second successful chase of 400-plus in ODIs within just 43.3 overs. These conditions also underscored the significance of Kuldeep Yadav's figures of 2-65 from 10 overs, making him the second-fastest Indian to reach 200 ODI wickets during the match. Part-time off-spinner Naman Dhir conceded 38 runs in 6.1 overs before being replaced due to injury.\n\nPrior to this encounter, West Indies posted their highest-ever ODI total of 405 for seven, thanks to centuries from John Campbell, Shai Hope, and Amir Jangoo. Campbell's 101 off 68 balls, including nine fours and five sixes, proved instrumental in setting the tone for the West Indies' pursuit of the 400-plus mark. Self-proclaimed admirer of Chris Gayle, Campbell unleashed pure power and freedom against the Indian attack, showcasing his destructive prowess in the process.\n\nHope and Jangoo maintained a steady scoring rate, averaging approximately eight runs per over throughout the middle and late stages of the innings. Hope, in particular, displayed resiliency, scoring 104 off 94 balls, including eight fours and three sixes. He also showcased his attacking nature when dropped on 27 by Virat Kohli at short midwicket. Jangoo contributed 114 off 83 balls, including 13 fours and three sixes, becoming the first West Indies player to score three centuries in the same ODI innings. However, their efforts fell short as India wrapped up the match comfortably in the final 11 overs.",
  "summary": "India became only the second team to chase a target of 400 or more in men's ODIs, after South Africa chased 438 against Australia in Johannesburg in 2006. India finished on 406 for two in 43.3 overs after West Indies had posted their highest ODI total of 405 for seven.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}