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'You do feel for the bowlers' - India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak slams pitch after Guwahati run-fest

India secured an eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in the second ODI held in Guwahati on September 30, 2026, after successfully chasing down a massive target of 406. West Indies reached 405 for seven in their full allocation of overs, bolstered by individual centuries from Amir Jangoo, Shai Hope, and John Campbell.

In response, India achieved the target in 43.3 overs, propelled by an unbeaten 223 from Shubman Gill and a 75-ball 101 by Rohit Sharma. The encounter generated a combined total of 811 runs, marking the third-highest match aggregate in the history of ODI cricket.

Following the lopsided affair, Indian batting coach Sitanshu Kotak criticized the playing surface due to the lack of assistance for bowlers and a rapid outfield that yielded excessive boundary runs. Head coach Gautam Gambhir shared similar sentiments, characterizing the contest as a one-sided match.

The concluding fixture of the series is scheduled to take place at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on Saturday, October 3, before the two squads transition into a five-match T20I series beginning in Lucknow on October 6.

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