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Shubman Gill’s 223 Not Out Powers India to Record Chase of 406 Against West Indies

Shubman Gill in a Kolkata Knight Riders cap and jersey speaking at a press conference

Shubman Gill at a press conference while playing for Kolkata Knight Riders, April 2019. Photo: CRICKETNEXT, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

India’s captain, Shubman Gill, scored an unbeaten 223 as his side chased down a target of 406 to beat West Indies by eight wickets in the second one-day international on 30 September 2026. It was only the second time a team has successfully chased more than 400 in a one-day international.

Scores in brief

The chase

West Indies had posted what looked a winning total. India’s reply was built on a second-wicket partnership of 255 between Gill and Rohit Sharma, reported as India’s highest stand in a run chase. Rohit made 101 and in the course of the innings passed 12,000 runs in one-day internationals.

Gill batted through to the end. He had made a one-day double-century once before, 208 against New Zealand in 2023. His 223 not out is among the highest scores ever made in a one-day chase.

Where it ranks

The only higher successful chase in one-day internationals is South Africa’s 438 for 9 against Australia at Johannesburg in 2006. India reached their target with more than six overs unused.

The series

India took the series 2-1.

Gill as captain

Gill, 27, leads India in Tests and one-day cricket. The innings continues a run of heavy scoring since he took over the captaincy, with hundreds in both of India’s wins in this series.

Scores are as published by ESPNcricinfo.

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