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'I don't think this game was fun to watch' - Dinesh Karthik lashes out at Guwahati pitch for IND vs WI 2026 2nd ODI

During the second one-day international on September 30, 2026, India secured an eight-wicket victory over the visiting West Indies squad. Batting first, the visitors mounted a massive total of 405 runs for the loss of seven wickets across their allotted fifty overs, propelled by individual centuries from Amir Jangoo, Shai Hope, and John Campbell.

In response, the hosts overtook the target easily in 43.3 overs, dropping only two wickets as Rohit Sharma contributed 101 runs and Shubman Gill finished not out on 223.

Following the conclusion of the contest, former wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik voiced sharp criticism regarding the playing surface. He argued that the heavily batting-friendly conditions eliminated any genuine contest between bat and ball, pointing to the absence of swing, turn, or assistance for fast bowlers combined with heavy dew.

Karthik suggested that such heavily one-sided matchups diminish the entertainment value and competitive balance of the 50-over format.

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