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India complete record ODI chase against West Indies

6 sourcesUpdated 30 Sept 2026, 7:10 pm Coverage regionsIndia
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India posted 406/2 in 43.3 overs after chasing a target of 405.

Rohit Sharma made 101 and Shubman Gill finished unbeaten on 223.

Their 255-run opening partnership set up the chase.

The West Indies had earlier reached 405/7 with centuries from John Campbell, Shai Hope, and Amir Jangoo.

More context

The win was described as India's highest successful ODI chase.

India also extended its consecutive bilateral ODI series wins over the West Indies to 14.

AGREEMENT VS DISAGREEMENT

What lines up. What splits.

A quick read on shared facts, changing details, and different emphasis.

What coverage agrees on

All of the reporting agrees that India completed a record ODI chase against the West Indies and moved into a 2-0 series lead. The accounts also agree that the chase was driven by a major opening stand and a large West Indies total.

What is changing or disputed

The main details are settled, but the exact framing of the record can differ slightly across reports, with some comparing it to a previous India mark from 2013. Any further coverage could add more context on the final match or broader series implications, but the core result is already clear.

HOW COVERAGE DIFFERS

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Supportive1

The supportive account highlights the 255-run opening partnership and the batting performances that broke open the chase. It frames the result as India successfully pursuing a mammoth target and securing a 2-0 series lead. The emphasis is on how the batting order overpowered a strong West Indies total.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: Stadium Rant
Neutral1

The neutral account describes the chase as a historic victory and focuses on the record, the series lead, and India’s consistency against the West Indies. It also notes that the result extended India’s consecutive bilateral ODI series wins over the Caribbean side to 14. The tone is descriptive rather than evaluative.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: Only Kashmir
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Stadium Rant Supportive framing Reported

India Vs West Indies 2nd ODI: How Rohit Sharma And Shubman Gill Broke Open The 406-Run Chase

Quick source take

India secured a 2-0 series lead against the West Indies after successfully chasing a mammoth target of 405 runs with a final score of 406/2 in 43.3 overs. The innings was anchored by a record-breaking 255-run opening partnership between Rohit Sharma, who scored 101 runs, and Shubman Gill, who finished unbeaten on 223 runs. The West Indies had previously posted 405/7 courtesy of centuries from John Campbell, Shai Hope, and Amir Jangoo, but struggled to break through India's opening stand and ultimately failed to defend their formidable total.

Only Kashmir Neutral framing Reported

India Chase Down 406 for Record ODI Win

Quick source take

India achieved a historic victory by successfully chasing down a target of 406 against the West Indies in the second One-Day International in Guwahati, securing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. The match featured India's highest successful run chase in its ODI history, surpassing a previous record set in 2013 against Australia. This win extends India's consecutive bilateral ODI series victories over the Caribbean side to 14, highlighting long-term consistency across changing squads and conditions while leaving the West Indies to regroup for the final fixture.