As the two-time champions eye a spot in the 2027 ODI World Cup through the qualifiers, they showcased a level of ruthlessness that fans had rarely seen from them in recent years. The fans at Barsapara Stadium witnessed one of the most stunning ODI batting displays from the West Indies as, for the first time ever, three Caribbean batters scored centuries in a single ODI innings. From an explosive, no-holds-barred assault by opener John Campbell to a measured, quintessential ODI-style century from skipper Shai Hope and a classy yet merciless ton from rising star Amir Jangoo , the Indian fans experienced Caribbean cricket in different flavours and tempos.
The fans at Barsapara Stadium witnessed one of the most stunning ODI batting displays from the West Indies as, for the first time ever, three Caribbean batters scored centuries in a single ODI innings
India conceded 405/7 in 50 overs, the third-highest total ever conceded by the side in ODIs. Then came a 70-ball masterclass from 29-year-old Trinidadian Amir Jangoo, who scored 114 off 77 balls, hitting nine fours and three sixes at a strike rate of over 148. Their collective effort also propelled the West Indies to their highest ODI total ever, surpassing the 389 they scored against England in St George’s in 2019. At the end of 50 overs, the visitors had amassed 405/7, with Gurnoor Brar (2/96 in 10 overs), debutant Auqib Nabi (0/84 in 8.5 overs), and Ravindra Jadeja (2/75) enduring a tough outing.
“If West Indies, who didn’t even qualify for the previous ODI World Cup, can consistently take our bowlers to the cleaners, then it’s a concerning sign heading into the 2027 World Cup. #INDvWI,” domestic cricket stalwart Priyank Panchal wrote on X. In a T20-flavoured innings, Jangoo played several exceptional shots that would have delighted even the most traditional connoisseurs of the sport. Never before had the West Indies scored three centuries in a single ODI innings. This was only the sixth such instance in ODI history, with South Africa having achieved the feat three times.
