India Chases 406 to Win Record ODI Against West Indies Amid Pitch Criticism
In the second ODI between India and West Indies in Guwahati, both teams scored over 400 runs, with West Indies posting 405/7 and India chasing it down in 43.3 overs, marking India's highest successful ODI chase. The match featured five centuries, including a record double century by Shubman Gill. Despite the thrilling batting display, India head coach Gautam Gambhir criticized the pitch for offering little assistance to bowlers, calling for a better balance between bat and ball to maintain a fair contest in cricket.
First-hand measurement across 14 sources
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Sentiment ranged widely across outlets — from 22/100 to 75/100 — a sign the coverage itself was contested, not just reported.
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 30 Sept, 01:55 pm. Other outlets followed.