Shubman Gill’s unbeaten 223 powers India’s record ODI chase against West Indies

Shubman Gill’s unbeaten 223 in the 2nd ODI vs West Indies

On 30 September 2026, Shubman Gill scored an unbeaten 223 runs, hitting 26 fours and eight sixes while leading India’s chase against the West Indies in Guwahati (source). He shared the crease with Ruturaj Gaikwad during the partnership (source).

Match outcome and series standing

India chased down West Indies’ total of 405 for 7 wickets and won by eight wickets, marking the second‑highest successful chase in ODI history and giving India a 2‑0 lead in the three‑match series (source). The final ODI was scheduled for Saturday, 2 October 2026 in New Chandigarh (source).

Coach reactions

Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak highlighted Gill’s hunger to score big, noting that when Gill was around 110‑115 he felt the player could probably reach 200. He described the knock as one of the best innings he has witnessed in ODI cricket (source). Kotak also mentioned the humid conditions, a 45‑minute warm‑up that left the side completely wet, and four hours of fielding before batting (source).

Head coach Gautam Gambhir criticised the Guwahati pitch as overly batting‑friendly, arguing that bowlers needed more assistance for a fair contest. He said the run‑fest highlighted the need for a better balance between bat and ball, especially with upcoming World Cup preparations (source). Gambhir added that bowlers should not be judged solely by their figures on surfaces that offer virtually no help and imagined a young bowler bowling on such a wicket while the opposition scores 400 (source). He also expressed sympathy for bowlers, saying that even outstanding records and crowd enjoyment do not negate the difficulty faced by bowlers on such surfaces (source).

Search interest and record claims

Google Trends data showed a spike in searches for “shubhman gill” and related terms such as “fastest odi double century” on 1 October 2026, with approximate search activity of 5 000 and an 800 % growth (source). However, the sources do not provide ball‑count data to confirm whether Gill’s 223 is the fastest ODI double century; the claim remains unverified.