NowWire · AI-assisted reporting summary · September 30, 2026 UTC
India captain Shubman Gill made history during the second one-day international in Guwahati by scoring a career-best 223 not out against the West Indies. Gill became only the second player in ODI cricket history, alongside teammate Rohit Sharma, to record multiple double-centuries in the format. He reached the milestone in 117 balls, setting a new record for the fastest ODI double-century. [1] [2]
The West Indies had posted a record-high total of 405-7 after centuries from John Campbell, Shai Hope, and Amir Jangoo. In response, India comfortably chased down the target with eight wickets and 39 balls remaining. Gill shared a massive 255-run opening partnership with Rohit Sharma, who contributed 101 runs and surpassed 12,000 career ODI runs during the match. [1] [2]
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- Shubman Gill hits double hundred as India beat West Indies in ODI run-fest — 2026-09-30T13:48:02.164Z
- 200 for Shubman Gill: India captain becomes only second batter after Rohit Sharma with multiple ODI double centuries — 2026-09-30T21:45:00+05:30