India national cricket team rewrites ODI history with record chase in Guwahati

Record‑breaking chase in Guwahati

On 30 September 2026 the India national cricket team completed a 406‑run chase against the West Indies in Guwahati, winning by eight wickets and sealing the series 2‑0. The match produced two historic individual milestones that reshaped the ODI record books.

Shubman Gill’s fastest double century

Captain Shubman Gill reached 200 runs in just 117 balls, surpassing the previous quickest ODI double hundred of 126 balls. The innings made him only the second batter after Rohit Sharma to score more than one ODI double century, and the second player ever to achieve the feat while chasing a target. Details from the Times of India and The Hindu confirm the new benchmark.

Rohit Sharma reaches 12,000 ODI runs

Veteran opener Rohit Sharma crossed the 12,000‑run mark in his 282nd innings, becoming the third Indian — after Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli — to join the elite club. He reached the milestone with a single off Roston Chase and did so in the second‑fewest innings and balls faced among all batters. Times of India and The Hindu report the achievement.

Opening partnership sets the tone

The pair put on a 255‑run stand, with Rohit scoring 101 off 75 balls and Gill finishing 223 not out. Their dominance turned a daunting target into a comfortable pursuit, allowing the middle order to finish the game without pressure.

Coach questions pitch quality

After the match, head coach Gautam Gambhir described the surface as "not cricket, this is only batting," highlighting concerns that the pitch offered little assistance to bowlers. Times of India captured his remark.

What the match means for Indian cricket

The twin records illustrate a generational transition: a young captain setting a new batting benchmark while a seasoned stalwart adds another career milestone. The victory not only secures a series win but also raises the bar for future ODI chases and reinforces India’s depth at the top of the order.