West Indies Smash Record ODI Total with Three Centuries Against India
- West Indies piled up 405 for seven against India in the second one-day international in Guwahati, recording their highest ever total in the format.
- The innings was built on two substantial partnerships that disrupted India's bowling attack.
- The record-breaking performance arrives less than a week after West Indies players were informed they must take a 25% pay cut as part of wider cost-saving measures.
West Indies piled up 405 for seven against India in the second one-day international in Guwahati, recording their highest ever total in the format. John Campbell, Shai Hope, and Amir Jangoo all struck centuries during the innings, marking just the sixth time in ODI history that a team has had three centurions in one innings. The touring side eclipsed their previous ODI high of 389, which they scored against England at St George’s in 2019. Campbell led the charge with a rapid 101, featuring five sixes, while Hope contributed 104 and Jangoo scored 114.
Record Partnerships and Bowlers Struggle in Guwahati
The innings was built on two substantial partnerships that disrupted India’s bowling attack. Campbell and Hope put on 110 runs in 79 balls for the second wicket, laying a solid foundation for the middle order. Following Campbell’s dismissal, Hope and Jangoo combined for a massive third-wicket stand of 182 runs. Campbell specifically targeted bowler Prasidh Krishna, taking 22 runs off a single over during his explosive knock. India’s bowling figures suffered further as Krishna and Naman Dhir picked up injuries during the fixture. Meanwhile, paceman Auqib Nabi endured a difficult debut, conceding 84 runs—the fourth-most by an Indian player winning his first ODI cap.
Wider Financial and Qualification Pressures
The record-breaking performance arrives less than a week after West Indies players were informed they must take a 25% pay cut as part of wider cost-saving measures. The squad remains two-time World Cup winners, but they face a challenging battle to qualify directly for next year’s competition, having been consigned to a qualifier in early 2027.