Shubman Gill's 223 and a 406-Run Chase: How India Won the ODI Series vs West Indies 2-1
India beat West Indies 2-1 in the 2026 ODI series, powered by captain Shubman Gill's unbeaten 223 in a 406-run chase at Guwahati. Shai Hope's 162 gave West Indies a consolation win in the decider. Here is the full story of the series.
Some series are remembered for a single innings. The 2026 India vs West Indies ODI series will be remembered for Shubman Gill's unbeaten 223 in a chase of 406 at Guwahati. India took the series 2-1, though West Indies captain Shai Hope made sure his side left with a famous win of their own. Here is the full story.
The 60-second version
- Series result: India won 2-1.
- Player of the series: Shubman Gill, 334 runs.
- The innings: Gill's 223* off 133 as India chased 406 in Guwahati.
- The reply: Shai Hope's 162* won the third ODI for West Indies.
- Top wicket-taker: Kuldeep Yadav, 7 wickets.
Match by match
| Match | Date | Venue | Result | Player of the match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | 27 Sep | Thiruvananthapuram | WI 295/7; IND 300/2 (41.4). India by 8 wickets | Kuldeep Yadav |
| 2nd ODI | 30 Sep | Guwahati | WI 405/7; IND 406/2 (43.3). India by 8 wickets | Shubman Gill |
| 3rd ODI | 3 Oct | Mullanpur | IND 351/7; WI 352/5 (48.2). West Indies by 5 wickets | Shai Hope |
1st ODI: Kuldeep sets the tone
At the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, Kuldeep Yadav's wrist spin restricted West Indies to 295 for 7. India knocked off the target with more than eight overs to spare, losing just two wickets.
2nd ODI: Gill's masterpiece
In Guwahati, West Indies posted a huge 405 for 7, a total that usually wins an ODI. Captain Shubman Gill had other ideas. He batted through the chase for an unbeaten 223 off 133 balls, and India reached 406 for 2 with 39 balls and eight wickets in hand. Chasing more than 400 is rare in ODI cricket; doing it this comfortably is rarer still.
3rd ODI: Hope's consolation
With the series won, India made 351 for 7 in Mullanpur. West Indies captain Shai Hope responded with an unbeaten 162, steering his side to 352 for 5 with 10 balls left, a win match reports described as historic for the visitors.
The numbers
- Most runs: Shubman Gill 334, Shai Hope 278.
- Most wickets: Kuldeep Yadav 7, Jayden Seales 4.
What it means for India
- Gill's leadership. As ODI captain, Gill led from the front with the series' defining performance.
- Bowling questions. West Indies passed 295, 405 and 352 in the series, a concern for India's attack on flat pitches.
- Kuldeep's value. His seven wickets made him India's most reliable bowler.
The T20I leg of the tour follows, with India's ODI side handing over to Shreyas Iyer's T20I team.
Scores are based on official scorecards.
Frequently asked questions
›Who won the India vs West Indies ODI series 2026?
India won the three-match ODI series 2-1. India won the first ODI in Thiruvananthapuram and the second in Guwahati, both by 8 wickets, while West Indies won the third in Mullanpur by 5 wickets.
›How many runs did Shubman Gill score in the 2nd ODI?
Shubman Gill scored an unbeaten 223 off 133 balls in the second ODI at Guwahati on 30 September 2026, leading India to chase 406 with 8 wickets and 39 balls to spare.
›Who was the player of the series?
Shubman Gill was named player of the series after scoring 334 runs in three matches. Shai Hope was West Indies' top scorer with 278 runs, and Kuldeep Yadav was the leading wicket-taker with 7 wickets.
›Who won the 3rd ODI between India and West Indies?
West Indies won the third ODI at Mullanpur by 5 wickets, chasing 352 thanks to captain Shai Hope's unbeaten 162. India still took the series 2-1.