Triple Assault: West Indies slam 3 centuries in single ODI inning
West Indies made history in Guwahati with three ODI centuries in one innings, pushing India to concede over 400 runs on home soil.
The Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati witnessed a historic and devastating batting masterclass as the West Indies dismantled the Indian bowling attack. In an unprecedented display of dominance, three Caribbean batters struck centuries in a single ODI innings, propelling the visitors to a massive total and marking a rare moment where India conceded over 400 runs at home.
A Caribbean Blitzkrieg in Guwahati
The West Indies onslaught came in various forms, leaving the Indian bowlers with no answers. The onslaught began with an explosive performance from opener John Campbell, who played a whirlwind knock. Campbell reached his century in just 68 balls, featuring nine boundaries and five sixes. His blistering pace saw him shatter long-standing records, including surpassing the legendary Viv Richards' record for the fastest ODI ton by a West Indian against India, which was achieved in 72 balls back in 1983. Campbell also eclipsed Chris Gayle’s 30-ball fifty against India set in 2002, marking a truly modern, high-octane approach to the game.
Following the opening fireworks, skipper Shai Hope provided a masterclass in calculated aggression. Hope anchored the innings with a composed 104 off 94 deliveries. This milestone marked his 20th ODI century, moving him to second on the list of West Indian centurions, trailing only Chris Gayle. His innings provided the perfect tactical balance to the explosive starts provided by his teammates.
The assault was completed by the rising star Amir Jangoo, who played a 70-ball masterclass. Jangoo finished with 114 runs from just 77 balls, maintaining a strike rate of over 148. His innings was a blend of T20-style power and classical elegance, leaving the crowd in awe of the Trinidadian's talent.
Records Shattered and New Milestones
This historic feat marked the first time the West Indies have ever recorded three centuries in a single ODI innings. It is only the sixth time in international cricket history that such an occurrence has taken place, with South Africa being the only other team to achieve it multiple times. The collective brilliance of the trio propelled the West Indies to a total of 405/7, their highest ODI score ever, surpassing their previous best of 389 against England in 2019.
India's Home Struggle
The Indian bowling unit struggled to contain the onslaught. Despite the efforts of Gurnoor Brar, who took 2/96, and Ravindra Jadeja, who finished with 2/75, the bowlers were overwhelmed. Debutant Auqib Nabi also went wicketless, conceding 84 runs in his 8.5 overs.
This total marks a significant low for the Indian side at home. It is only the third time India has conceded more than 400 runs on home soil, following previous instances against South Africa in 2015 and Sri Lanka in 2009. As the West Indies look toward the 2027 ODI World Cup qualifiers, this performance serves as a stern warning to the cricketing world.