Gill's 223 not out completed India's second 400-plus run-chase in ODI history and highlighted a deliberate shift toward aggressive accumulation.
Shubman Gill's unbeaten 223 off 133 balls in the second ODI against West Indies marked India's second successful chase of 400-plus runs in ODI history. Gill reached his hundred in 62 balls and his double century in 117, the fastest in the format. He surpassed Glenn Maxwell's 201 against Afghanistan in 2023 to claim the highest score in an ODI run-chase. The innings also stands as the third-highest individual score in ODI cricket.
India chased 406 with 6.3 overs to spare after West Indies posted 405 for seven, the first time the visitors had crossed 400 in an ODI. Rohit Sharma scored 101 as the opening pair added 255, India's second-highest opening stand in the format. Gill said he breaks innings into smaller parts and that scoring 200-odd before 25 overs put pressure back on the opposition.
Gill told reporters after the series that India missed their preferred bowling attack due to injuries and scheduling. He said there is limited time to experiment ahead of the 2027 World Cup and that the team wants to settle on its first-choice combination from the next series onward.
Sherfane Rutherford was given out caught behind off Naman Dhir in the third ODI while West Indies chased 352. TV umpire Sharfuddoula upheld the on-field call after Snicko showed a spike, even though replays suggested the noise came from the bat clipping the back pad. Rutherford needed Shai Hope to talk him off the field.
The wicket fell just as Rutherford and Hope were building a partnership. Rutherford had made 67 and put on 56 for the third wicket. Aakash Chopra posted that the spike was bat on pad and that Rutherford was not out.
West Indies were 273 for four after 41 overs when the report came in, still needing 79 from 54 balls. They added just 18 runs in the next three overs before Keemo Paul and Hope steadied things.
Jaffer identified a southpaw as the likely successor to Kohli at number three ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
Wasim Jaffer said an Indian left-hander can replace Virat Kohli at number three in the ODI side. Kohli confirmed the 2027 World Cup will be his last in the format. Jaffer made the comments while discussing India's batting order transition.
Kohli scored 139 not out, 29 and a golden duck in the recent ODI series against West Indies. The golden duck was his first in ODIs since December 2019. He has scored 55 ODI centuries, the most by any batter.
Rohit Sharma also featured in all three matches of the series. The pair will next play ODIs during India's tour of New Zealand that begins in November.
Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on 51 off 22 balls as India defended their Asian Games men's cricket gold medal with a 19-run victory over Pakistan at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin on Saturday. His 20-ball half-century helped India reach 211 for six after Pakistan's spinners had restricted the middle order.
Varma added 62 runs with Shivam Dube for the sixth wicket in just five overs after India lost early wickets. Abhishek Sharma scored 61 off 28 balls while Dube contributed 27 off 15 balls in the final flourish.
Pakistan reached 192 for six in reply despite Hasan Nawaz's 96 off 51 balls. Axar Patel and Washington Sundar took two wickets each while Dube claimed the final-ball wicket of Nawaz to seal the victory.
Fans praised Tilak Varma's unbeaten 51 that guided India to back-to-back Asian Games gold medals.
Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on 51 off 22 balls as India beat Pakistan by 19 runs to retain the Asian Games men's cricket gold medal at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin on Saturday. Varma reached his fifty in 21 balls and added 62 runs with Shivam Dube in the final five overs.
India posted 211 for six after Abhishek Sharma's 61 off 28 balls gave them a strong platform. Pakistan's Ahmed Daniyal and Arafat Minhas took two wickets each. Hasan Nawaz made 96 in reply.
Varma has now scored 206 runs against Pakistan in T20Is at an average above 100. His late acceleration followed a similar pattern to his unbeaten 69 in last year's Asia Cup final.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board is pushing through structural changes to the National Cricket League ahead of the 2026-27 season. Match fees have doubled to Tk 1.5 lakh, division-specific coloured caps and helmets will mark each side, and captains will wear customised blazers at the toss. A new shield-shaped trophy arrives, and Kookaburra balls return after last season's Duke experiment. The biggest shift is a Second XI competition that starts on October 7, giving the eight teams a developmental side. Players who don't deliver in the top tier can be dropped to the Second XI, where facilities and pay are lower, so the incentive to stay sharp is real. National players are expected to feature through most of the tournament that runs until November 17, though availability will hinge on the Asian Games, a one-off Test against Afghanistan and tours to South Africa and the West Indies.
Mukesh Choudhary picked up his first five-wicket haul in first-class cricket as Rest of India dismissed Jammu and Kashmir for 278 on day two of the Irani Cup at Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium. The left-arm seamer finished with five for 78 from 19 overs, his best figures in 22 matches across nine years. Rest of India closed at 24 for one in their second innings, 17 runs behind.
Choudhary said he's learned to manage his workload after a string of injuries — rib fracture, back issue, side strain. He now bowls 30 to 35 overs a week and has built the strength to hold 140 km/h. He thanked Chennai Super Kings CEO Kasi Viswanathan for promising him a place once he regains fitness.
Choudhary debuted for CSK in 2022 and took 16 wickets that season. A stress fracture kept him out in 2023, but he's back in the franchise's plans with the Ranji Trophy starting October 11.
Mukesh Choudhary recorded his maiden first-class five-wicket haul as Rest of India restricted Jammu and Kashmir to 278 in the Irani Cup.
Mukesh Choudhary finished with five for 78 as Rest of India bowled Jammu and Kashmir out for 278 on day two of the Irani Cup in Srinagar on Friday. The Chennai Super Kings pacer bowled 19 overs and sent back five of the six J&K batters who made double figures. Rest of India closed at 24 for one in their second innings, trailing by 17 runs after J&K took a 41-run first-innings lead. CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad posted an Instagram story congratulating his teammate on the fifer. J&K will win the Irani Cup on first-innings lead if the match ends in a draw.
ACC president Mohsin Naqvi will miss the Asian Games men's cricket gold medal match between India and Pakistan due to prior commitments.
Asian Cricket Council president Mohsin Naqvi won't attend the Asian Games gold medal match between India and Pakistan in Nisshin, Japan, on Saturday. The ACC said he has "prior commitments" and will miss the final at Korogi Park. India and Pakistan will play for gold after Sri Lanka and Bangladesh contest the bronze-medal match.
"ACC president, Mohsin Naqvi, will miss Finals Day at Asian Games 2026 due to prior commitments, but sends his very best wishes to all four teams ahead of the Gold and Bronze Medal Matches," the ACC posted on X. Naqvi chairs the Pakistan Cricket Board and also serves as Pakistan's interior minister.
Indian teams have already refused to take their Asia Cup trophies from Naqvi and voiced support for the armed forces after last year's Pahalgam attack. His absence means the Olympic Council of Asia, local organisers and the Indian Olympic Association avoid handling that standoff on Finals Day.
Gill demonstrated he can play both the anchor and the aggressor roles depending on match situations and team needs.
Shubman Gill produced contrasting ODI innings against West Indies within three days, scoring 110 off 108 balls in Thiruvananthapuram and 223 not out off 133 balls in Guwahati. The first innings was marked by patience and control, while the second showcased controlled aggression in a 406-run chase.
In Thiruvananthapuram, Gill helped set the platform before Virat Kohli finished unbeaten on 139. In Guwahati, Rohit Sharma's 101 off 75 balls gave Gill the platform to accelerate, reaching his hundred in 62 balls and his double century in 117 balls, the fastest ODI double century by an Indian.
Gill's movements remained economical in both innings. The distinction lies in purpose: absorbing the game in one match and taking control of it in the other.
The U19 captain sought Rohit's advice on leadership and described the former India captain as always willing to help young players.
India U19 captain Ayush Mhatre revealed that he contacted Rohit Sharma for guidance after his appointment ahead of the U19 World Cup 2026. Mhatre, who made his IPL debut for Chennai Super Kings in 2025, led India to a sixth U19 World Cup title by beating England by 100 runs.
Mhatre said he texted Rohit after being named captain and was invited to his home. Rohit explained how to handle the team and spoke to Mhatre's father for half an hour. Mhatre described Rohit as humble and always available to talk.
Mhatre also recalled feeling nervous when he first met MS Dhoni during CSK trials. He only asked for a photograph on the final day of the trials.
Rahane said Jaiswal does not need a game in the dead rubber. He backed opportunities for Reddy and Siraj instead.
Ajinkya Rahane said Yashasvi Jaiswal does not need to play the third ODI against West Indies. He argued that India's top order is settled after Shubman Gill's unbeaten 223 and Rohit Sharma's century in the eight-wicket win in Guwahati.
Rahane called for Mohammed Siraj's return and Nitish Kumar Reddy's inclusion instead. He said giving Reddy match practice now matters because his role will be crucial at the 2027 World Cup.
India have already sealed the series. Dinesh Karthik said selectors can either test combinations with Jaiswal and Dhruv Jurel or stay with the winning XI.
Left-arm spinner Sachin Rathi took six for 27 as Tamil Nadu U-23 bowled out Rest of India U-23 for 179 on the opening day at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium. Rathi removed Angkrish Raghuvanshi after the opener reached 51, then cleaned up the middle order and tail.
Raghuvanshi and captain Priyanshu Moliya put together the only substantial stand, adding 74 for the third wicket. By stumps, Tamil Nadu had reached 45 without loss in 11 overs, with S.R. Athish unbeaten.
Rathi said the pitch was good for batting and his first spell changed the complexion of the innings. Tamil Nadu will resume on Friday with a significant first-innings advantage.
Webster offers seam-bowling and off-spin options that could prove useful on a turning Kingsmead surface.
Beau Webster's role in Australia's three-Test series against South Africa could expand after Cameron Green sustained a lower abdominal strain in the final ODI. Webster has been training as cover and said he is preparing without assuming selection. Australia's selectors are weighing middle-order options including Cooper Connolly and Nic Maddinson if Green is ruled out of the Durban opener on October 9.
Green starred in two Tests against Bangladesh in August. Josh Inglis is already ruled out of the first Test with a fractured finger. Webster can bowl seam and off-spin, giving selectors a multi-role option on a surface expected to turn at Kingsmead.
Australia play a tour match against a Cricket South Africa XI this weekend before the series begins. The selectors must decide whether to pick two or three middle-order alternatives if Green is unavailable.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi walked back in at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Thursday and made 51 on his first day back. The 22-year-old KKR batter had been out three months with the finger injury he picked up in the IPL. He said the time away only sharpened his hunger, and that credit goes to Abhishek Nayar, who stayed close through every stage of the rehab. Raghuvanshi added that nothing feels off in his body and the timing already feels right for the season ahead.
Gill's record double century in a 406 chase marks a deliberate shift toward batting aggression as India's core identity.
Shubman Gill's unbeaten 223 off 133 balls powered India to their highest successful ODI chase, overhauling West Indies' 405 for seven in Guwahati. The innings, the fastest double century in ODI history, came after Rohit Sharma's 101 had laid the platform with a 255-run opening stand. India finished at 406 for two in 43.3 overs to seal an eight-wicket win and an unassailable 2-0 series lead. Gill reached his double century in 117 balls, surpassing Ishan Kishan's previous record, and became only the second batter after Rohit Sharma to score multiple ODI double centuries. He also became the first captain to score double centuries in both Tests and ODIs.
Gautam Gambhir said the flat pitch in Guwahati that produced 811 runs was not cricket but only batting.
India coach Gautam Gambhir criticised the flat pitch in Guwahati after India chased 406 to beat West Indies by eight wickets in the second ODI on Wednesday. He told broadcasters the surface offered little contest between bat and ball.
Gambhir said record chases are good for crowds and broadcasters but leave young bowlers without meaningful work. He added it wasn't fair for bowlers to operate on surfaces that offered no assistance.
The third ODI at New Chandigarh on Saturday is the final match of the series. India have already secured an unassailable 2-0 lead.
Australia A set India A a target of 365 after the third day of their four-day match. India A lost Sai Sudharsan a few minutes before stumps on day three and still need another 337 runs for victory.
Sudharsan had returned to the side after an injury layoff. Australia A had earlier fought back with a century from Sam Harper.
Naman Dhir said bowlers must improve plans before the series finale after West Indies posted 405 for seven.
Naman Dhir said India's bowlers leaked runs and could have executed better plans ahead of the third and final ODI against the West Indies at Mullanpur on Saturday. The all-rounder spoke after West Indies posted 405 for seven in the second ODI in Guwahati.
Prasidh Krishna was ruled out of the final match with a hamstring injury and replaced by Anshul Kamboj, who will make his ODI debut. Washington Sundar was withdrawn from the upcoming T20I series to prepare for the New Zealand Tests in November. Naman Dhir takes Sundar's place in the T20I squad.
India won the second ODI by eight wickets after Shubman Gill scored a double century and Rohit Sharma made his 35th ODI hundred. The series stands at 2-0 with one match remaining.
He traces Rohit's rise to the day he moved up to open.
Wasim Jaffer sees no real friction between Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. On his YouTube channel he put their relationship on a level with the respect he felt among his own generation of players.
He traced the turning point to the 2013 Champions Trophy, when Rohit first opened the batting. That switch, Jaffer said, turned Sharma into a fixture in India's top three and changed the shape of his career.
Kohli struck his 55th ODI hundred in the opening match against West Indies. In the second, Rohit reached 12,000 ODI runs, the third Indian after Tendulkar and Kohli to get there.
