West Indies Smash ODI Record With 405 Against India

West Indies produced a night to remember in Guwahati, rewriting their ODI record books with a thunderous 405/7 against India in the second ODI on September 30, 2026. It was not just their highest ODI total ever, but also the first time in the team’s history that they crossed the 400-run barrier in the format.

A record total that changed the mood of the series

The innings instantly shifted the pressure onto India, who now need 406 runs to win and level the three-match series at 1-1. India had arrived with a 1-0 lead after the first ODI, but West Indies’ batting surge has thrown the contest wide open.

For the Caribbean side, this was the kind of batting performance that can transform a series. For India, it created a chase that immediately looked like one of the most demanding in ODI cricket.

Three centurions, one historic innings

The most remarkable part of West Indies’ effort was the presence of three centuries in the same innings. Shai Hope, John Campbell and Amir Jangoo all reached three figures, making it the first time this has happened in West Indies ODI history.

That achievement alone placed the innings in rare company. Add the team record total, and the performance became one of the defining batting displays the West Indies have produced in the 50-over format.

John Campbell gave the innings early momentum with a blazing 101 off 66 balls. He brought up his century off just 65 deliveries before falling on the very next ball, setting the tone for a fearless start.

Shai Hope then took control with a composed and authoritative 104 off 90 balls. His innings provided stability at the top and allowed West Indies to keep building throughout the middle overs.

Amir Jangoo was the key accelerator in the middle order, striking 114 off 77 balls in an innings that proved crucial to the final total. His contribution helped West Indies move past old limits and into record territory.

The partnership that broke the game open

The defining stand came between Hope and Jangoo, who shared 182 runs for the third wicket. That partnership became the backbone of the innings, ensuring West Indies did not lose momentum after the early fireworks.

Once that stand was set, the lower order added enough in the closing stages to push the scoreboard to 405/7 from 50 overs. It was a total built on control, power and relentless scoring pressure.

As one observer might put it, “When three batters cross three figures in one ODI innings, the opposition is no longer chasing a target. They are chasing history.”

How India face the challenge

India now need 406 to win and avoid falling behind in the series. The target is not only big, but one that would also sit among the highest successful chases in ODI history if completed.

That makes the task at Guwahati more than a normal run chase. It is a test of patience, tempo and nerve, especially with the pressure of a potentially series-leveling result on the line.

India’s batting order will need a strong start, but they will also need someone to carry the chase deep. Against a score of 405, even a brief slowdown could turn the equation against them.

What West Indies have already achieved

Regardless of what happens next, West Indies have already secured a major milestone. They have entered a new phase in their ODI batting history, breaking through a barrier that had never been crossed before.

More importantly, the innings has given them a real chance to keep the series alive. A victory would level the contest at 1-1 and force a decisive third ODI, while an Indian chase would seal the series at home.

The match now stands as a perfect example of how quickly ODI cricket can change. A record score, three centuries and a 406-run target have turned the second ODI into a high-stakes showdown with history still waiting at the finish line.