Triple Ton Thunder: West Indies Post Massive 405/7 Against India
West Indies batters Campbell, Hope, and Jangoo hit centuries to post a massive 405/7 against India in the 2nd ODI at Guwahati.
The West Indies produced a masterclass in batting dominance at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Wednesday. In a sensational display of power-hitting, the visitors utilized three massive centuries to amass a towering total of 405/7 in their 50 overs, setting a daunting target of 406 for India in the second ODI.
West Indies Batting Blitz
The onslaught began early as John Campbell took complete control during the powerplay. Campbell set an aggressive tone for the innings, smashing 101 runs off just 68 deliveries, a knock decorated with nine boundaries and five sixes. His explosive start provided the foundation for the West Indian total.
Captain Shai Hope anchored the innings with precision. Despite being handed a lifeline by two dropped catches, Hope remained composed to score 104 runs from 94 balls, including eight fours and three sixes. However, the most electric phase of the innings came from Amir Jangoo. Jangoo shifted gears spectacularly, racing from 59 runs to a breathtaking century in just 70 balls, finishing with a fluent 114 off 77 deliveries, laced with 13 fours and three sixes.
Indian Bowling Struggles
The Indian bowling attack found it difficult to contain the momentum generated by the West Indian batters. The pacers—Prasidh Krishna, Auqib Nabi, and Gurnoor Brar—were particularly vulnerable to the visitors' aggression. While the Indian spinners eventually found some breakthroughs late in the innings, they were unable to stem the flow of runs earlier.
Kuldeep Yadav was the standout performer for the Indian bowlers, managing to pick up 2/65. Despite the efforts of Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep, India struggled to find consistent rhythm, eventually finishing the innings with only seven wickets in hand as the West Indies maintained a high scoring rate throughout.
India now faces a monumental task in Guwahati, needing 406 runs to secure a victory in this high-stakes second ODI.