World · India Bureau
Gill, Sharma power India to record chase against West Indies
India successfully chased down West Indies' 405-run total in Guwahati, with opener Shubman Gill hitting a record double century to secure an unbeatable 2-0 series lead.
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India achieved a commanding victory against West Indies in the third ODI in Guwahati, successfully pursuing a mammoth 405-run target with just two wickets lost in 43.3 overs. Captain Shubman Gill delivered a match-winning performance, striking a record double century off 117 balls to guide his team over the line. The opener's remarkable knock, combined with Rohit Sharma's 101 runs, proved too much for the West Indies bowling attack. Gill and Sharma forged a formidable 255-run partnership for the opening wicket, laying the foundation for India's successful chase and setting a new benchmark in ODI cricket. With this victory, India has already secured an unassailable 2-0 advantage in the three-match series, effectively claiming the contest with one game remaining.