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Gautam Gambhir Fumes After 405-Run Chase, Calls Pitch a 'Joke'
- •Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir criticized the flat pitch in Guwahati after India chased down 405 runs against West Indies with ease.
- •Gambhir stated that such one-sided matches are bad for cricket, advocating for a better balance between bat and ball.
- •West Indies scored their highest-ever ODI total of 405, which India then chased down, achieving their biggest ODI run chase.
- •Shubman Gill scored his second ODI double century, setting a record for the fastest double hundred.
- •Fans and experts expressed anger on social media over the flat wickets, questioning their suitability for competitive cricket and World Cup preparation.
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Gautam Gambhir criticized the pitch at Barsapara in Guwahati because it was entirely flat and road-like, causing the game to become a mockery of bowlers and completely one-sided. He noted that such pitches lack a proper balance between bat and ball, which is detrimental to cricket's competitiveness.
During the match on September 30, 2026, West Indies posted their highest-ever ODI score of 405 runs. In response, India achieved their biggest-ever run chase in ODI history with 39 balls to spare, while Shubman Gill scored his second ODI double century and set a record for the fastest double century.
Cricket fans and experts expressed strong anger on social media regarding the flat, bowler-unfriendly pitch in Guwahati. Critics pointed out that such wickets make matches entirely one-sided and question whether upcoming World Cup matches should be prepared on such surfaces.
