West Indies chase 406 target, post historic 405 in Guwahati

The Barasala Cricket Stadium in Guwahati witnessed a landmark ODI battle on September 30 as the West Indies posted 405 runs while pursuing a 406‑run target set by India.

After losing the toss, the Caribbean side began with John Campbell and Kelsey Cartwright, who put together a modest 37‑run opening stand. Cartwright was dismissed for nine, paving the way for captain Shai Hope to take charge. Hope and Campbell compiled a 110‑run partnership for the second wicket, after which Campbell reached his century, scoring 101 off 68 balls.

Hope then engineered a 182‑run partnership with Aamir Jangu, contributing 104 runs himself, while Jangu added 114 runs. Their aggressive batting featured a combined total of eight sixes and twenty‑one fours.

The middle order, including Sherfane Rutherford, Royston Jones and Kimo Paul, chipped in with crucial runs, taking the total beyond 350 before the innings concluded at 405.

This score ranks as the second‑largest ODI total in history, trailing only England's 498/4 against the Netherlands in 2022. India now must chase 406 runs to stay alive in the series, with a batting line‑up that includes Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul.