India vs West Indies 2nd ODI: Gill’s Record 223 Leads India To Stunning Eight-Wicket Win In Guwahati
India produced a stunning run chase in Guwahati, chasing down 406 against the West Indies by eight wickets with 39 balls to spare, turning a daunting target into a one-sided finish.
West Indies had looked firmly in control after posting 405/7, with centuries from John Campbell (101 off 68), Shai Hope (104 off 94) and Amir Jangoo (114 off 77). Despite losing seven wickets, the visitors kept the scoreboard moving at a relentless pace.
India responded in spectacular fashion. Rohit Sharma gave the chase a blistering start with 101 off 75 balls, before captain Shubman Gill took the attack apart with a record-breaking unbeaten 223 off 133 balls. His innings featured 25 fours and eight sixes, with Gill reaching his double century in just 117 deliveries.
Rohit and Gill added a remarkable 255-run opening partnership, effectively taking the pressure out of the chase. Virat Kohli chipped in with a quick 29 before Ruturaj Gaikwad joined Gill to complete India’s extraordinary chase.
India reached 406/2 in just 43.3 overs, sealing an emphatic eight-wicket victory with 39 balls remaining.
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