India created ODI history during the second ODI against West Indies at Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. 

Chasing a massive target of 406 against West Indies in the second ODI in Guwahati, India reached the landmark in just 29.1 overs (175 balls). They broke South Africa’s previous record of reaching 300 in 32.2 overs against Australia in Johannesburg in 2006.

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Rohit and Gill launch stunning assault

India’s chase got off to a flying start thanks to openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill.

Rohit took charge during the Powerplay and raced to his half-century in 34 balls. He smashed Keemo Paul for a six off a no-ball before sending the resulting free hit over the ropes as well.

Gill initially took his time, but the India captain soon shifted gears after the first 10 overs.

The pair brought up their 100-run opening stand in the 12th over, their ninth century partnership in 44 innings together.

India break another record at 200

India continued to score at a remarkable pace and reached 200 in only 21.1 overs, setting a new national record for the fastest 200 in an ODI.

Gill then took the attack to the West Indies bowlers.

He completed his century from just 62 balls, becoming the fastest Indian to score an ODI hundred against West Indies. He did not slow down after reaching three figures and raced to 150 from only 89 balls.

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That also made Gill the fastest Indian to reach 150 in an ODI.

Rohit joins Gill with another century

Rohit continued to keep the scoreboard moving and reached his century from 72 balls. It was his second-fastest ODI hundred, behind his 63-ball century against Afghanistan in 2023.

The opening pair also crossed the 250-run mark, setting a new record for India’s highest opening partnership in ODIs at that stage.

Rohit eventually fell for a brilliant 101 off 75 balls, bringing an end to the record-breaking stand.

Gill keeps attacking after Rohit’s dismissal

Virat Kohli joined Gill after Rohit’s departure, but the scoring rate did not drop.

Gill continued his assault and smashed Jayden Seales for a six and a four in the 29th over. He then hit another boundary off Vitel Lawes to take India to the historic 300-run mark at 29.1 overs.

At the moment India reached 300, Gill was unbeaten on 171 from 98 balls, while Kohli was batting on 18 from 10 balls.

India’s breathtaking start meant they reached 300 3.1 overs faster than the previous world record, underlining just how dominant the opening partnership had been.