India vs West Indies 2nd ODI: The second ODI match of the series between India and West Indies was played in Guwahati. In this high scoring match, there was a fierce beating by the bowlers of both the teams. West Indies had set a target of 406 runs for Team India to win, Team India had not been able to achieve such a big target till date but it was written to be achieved on the ground of Guwahati on 30th September.
Thanks to Shubman Gill’s brilliant double century and Rohit Sharma’s century, Team India easily won this match, where at one time it seemed that the match would go till the last over, but the Indian batsmen ended it in 43.3 overs only. However, even after Team India’s victory, head coach Gautam Gambhir looked a little unhappy. Gambhir expressed his displeasure about the pitch.
Why did Gautam Gambhir look angry?
Speaking to the broadcaster after the match, Gambhir said, “Look, if I have to be absolutely honest, I think there should be a little more competition between the bat and the ball, because I think you talk about cricket but it is not cricket, it is just batting.”
Gambhir further said, “Because imagine a young bowler is bowling on this wicket and the opposition scores 400 runs and then we chase 400 runs. Obviously, it is great for the record, great for the audience, great for the broadcaster, but if you ask me as a true cricket fan and a coach, I have to be sympathetic towards the bowlers as well.”
How was West Indies’ batting?
Batting first in this match, West Indies scored 405 runs losing 7 wickets in 50 overs. This was the first time that the West Indies team has crossed the 400 mark in ODI cricket. Batting for West Indies, John Campbell, captain Shai Hope and Aamir Jangu scored centuries. Campbell scored 101, Hope 104 and Jangu scored 114 runs. Despite this, West Indies had to face defeat.
How was Team India’s batting?
Team India had achieved this historic run chase in just 43.3 overs at the loss of 2 wickets. This was the first time that the Indian team has achieved such a big target in ODI cricket. In which the biggest role was played by Captain Shubman Gill. Who played an unbeaten inning of 223 runs in just 133 balls. His innings included 26 fours and 8 sixes. Apart from this, Rohit Sharma played an innings of 101 runs in 75 balls. Which included 10 fours and 6 sixes. In this match, Virat Kohli scored 29 runs in 19 balls and Gaikwad remained unbeaten after scoring 31 runs.