How India Chased West Indies' Record 405 in Guwahati
The second One-Day International between India and West Indies in Guwahati turned into a batting display that rewrote the record books. West Indies, batting first, finished on 405 for 7. Rediff's live coverage confirmed that was the highest ODI total West Indies have ever scored.
It was not enough. India replied with 406 for 2 in 43.3 overs. They won by eight wickets with 39 balls to spare. A chase of that size, completed with that much time left, is rare.
A Total That Should Have Been Safe
In one-day cricket, 400 is normally a match-winning score. West Indies reached it through a deep, aggressive innings. Rediff's live scorecard showed the tourists' 405 for 7. The BCCI later shared footage of John Campbell's dismissal on its official channels. Campbell's departure did little to slow the scoring.
West Indies' previous best ODI total was lower than what they managed in Guwahati. By setting a new mark and still losing, the match highlighted how much batting conditions favoured the team chasing.
Gill's Reply Changed the Game
India's chase was led by Shubman Gill. Rediff's report described Gill as leading the historic chase, though the live scorecard did not specify his final score. The team's approach was clear: keep the required rate under control and attack in the middle overs. India passed the target with 39 balls unused.
Virat Kohli contributed 29 from 19 balls before being dismissed. That quick innings kept the chase on course. The result showed India's batting depth; they lost only two wickets while overhauling the highest total West Indies had ever set.
Why the Result Matters
The second ODI was more than a high-scoring exhibition. For West Indies, setting a record total and losing will raise questions about whether their bowling and fielding can defend large scores. For India, the chase demonstrated how comfortably they can absorb pressure in run-heavy matches.
It also set a marker for the series. After a heavy run-fest in Guwahati, both teams know that par scores may be higher than usual. The match gave selectors on both sides a clear look at how their players handle extreme conditions.
The final scorecard, viewed in full, tells a simple story: 811 runs were scored by the two sides, and only nine wickets fell. The pursuit of 400 in one-day cricket is no longer a guarantee of safety.