India Beat West Indies in ODI Opener as Three-Match Series Continues

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Updated Oct 1, 2026

India chased 406 to beat West Indies in Guwahati, reaching 411 after West Indies made a record 405-7.Jamaica Observer +1
The win gave India an unassailable 2-0 lead after their eight-wicket victory in the opening ODI.Jamaica Gleaner +1
Justin Greaves was ruled out of the second ODI with a calf injury, with no replacement named.Jamaica Gleaner

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Oct 1, 2026

Gill’s record 223 lays waste to Windies 405

Shubman Gill smashed an unbeaten 223 off 133 balls, reaching the fastest ODI double-century, and Rohit Sharma made 101 as India chased down West Indies’ 405 with 39 balls to spare in Guwahati. The 411-run total gave India an unassailable 2-0 lead, while West Indies’ bright start from three centuries was overshadowed by a late slowdown and costly bowling.

Sep 30, 2026

West Indies pile up record 405-7 in second ODI against India

John Campbell (101), Shai Hope (104) and Amir Jangoo (114) powered West Indies to a record 405-7 against India in Guwahati, their highest ODI total ever. The huge score gives West Indies a chance to level the three-match series after losing the first game, but India now face a record chase to stay ahead.

Sep 30, 2026

Reifer wants more consistent middle-order batting

West Indies batting coach Floyd Reifer says the team can rebound in today’s second ODI against India, but they need more consistency through the middle overs after losing the opener by eight wickets. Despite centuries from Justin Greaves and John Campbell, the Windies collapsed from 176-1 and fell short of a defendable total, leaving them needing a win in Guwahati to stay alive in the series.

Sep 29, 2026

West Indies lose Greaves for second ODI with calf injury

West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves has been ruled out of Wednesday’s second ODI against India in Guwahati with a calf injury suffered during his maiden ODI century in the series opener. His absence is a setback for the Caribbean side’s batting as they look to avoid going further behind in the series, and no replacement has been named yet.

Sep 29, 2026

Greaves savours maiden ODI ton

Justin Greaves made his maiden ODI century with 101 off 108 balls, but West Indies still fell short after posting 295 for seven and losing the series opener to India in Thiruvananthapuram. He said the innings was especially memorable in front of a packed Indian crowd, while the team now turns to the second ODI in Guwahati.

Sep 28, 2026

Kohli, Gill rip Windies’ bowlers to shreds in ODI opener

Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 139 and Shubman Gill’s 110 powered India to an eight-wicket win over the West Indies in the first ODI in Thiruvananthapuram, chasing 296 in 41.4 overs. Earlier, Justin Greaves hit a brave maiden ODI century for the Windies, but Kuldeep Yadav’s 4-40 helped restrict them to 295.

Sep 27, 2026

India beat West Indies by 8 wickets in first ODI

India beat the West Indies by eight wickets in the first ODI in Thiruvananthapuram to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Justin Greaves scored 101 in the West Indies’ 296, but Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 139 and Shubman Gill’s 110 powered India to 300 for 2, with Kuldeep Yadav taking four wickets.

Sep 26, 2026

Windies workload under spotlight

Debate has grown over West Indies player workload ahead of the three-match ODI series in India, with former fast bowler Daren Powell urging rest for bowlers such as the Josephs and Jayden Seales and raising concerns about Sherfane Rutherford’s heavy franchise schedule. Sports medicine specialist Dr Akshai Mansingh says the team has not played excessively and should face top sides as World Cup qualification looms.