The India vs. West Indies match on 9th December 2011 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh is remembered for a record-breaking total by the Indian team. Here’s a detailed look at the high-scoring ODI:
India vs. West Indies – 9 December 2011 (Indore, Madhya Pradesh)
Event: Tri-Nation Series (India, West Indies, and Sri Lanka)
Venue: Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Match Overview:
India’s Innings: 418/5 in 50 overs
West Indies’ Innings: 175 all out in 43.3 overs
India posted a massive 418/5 in 50 overs, which at the time was one of the highest totals in ODI history.
The 418 runs set the stage for an exciting match, showcasing India’s batting prowess, especially with the explosive nature of their top-order.
The innings featured big partnerships, with the Indian batting line-up firing on all cylinders, giving them a challenging total to defend.
Virender Sehwag: 219 runs from 149 balls. Sehwag’s innings was a masterclass in attacking cricket. His 219 was a destructive knock, filled with 25 fours and 7 sixes. It was a career-best performance for Sehwag in ODIs and one of the highest scores ever by an Indian in one-day internationals.
Sehwag’s knock was particularly important in laying the foundation for India’s record total.
Gautam Gambhir: 39 runs off 43 balls. Gambhir played a vital supporting role, providing stability at the other end while Sehwag attacked from the other side.
Virat Kohli: Contributed with 33 runs off 26 balls in the middle order.
The Indian innings was a perfect blend of aggressive stroke play and solid partnerships, with Sehwag at the forefront, playing his natural attacking game.
India’s 418/5 was the highest total in an ODI match between these two teams at that time, and it demonstrated the Indian team’s capability to dominate in limited-overs cricket.
West Indies could only manage 175 runs, falling short by a huge margin.
Ravichandran Ashwin and Sreesanth were the top bowlers for India, picking up key wickets to restrict West Indies to a paltry total.
West Indies never looked comfortable chasing such a massive target, and their batting collapse was inevitable in the face of such a monumental total.
Virender Sehwag’s 219 was one of the most destructive innings in the history of ODI cricket. His aggressive approach, combined with his ability to dominate both fast bowlers and spinners, made this one of his most memorable performances in limited-overs cricket.
His innings helped India to set the stage for a record-breaking total, and it was a true testament to his attacking batting style that made him one of the finest openers in the history of the game.
India’s score of 418/5 was a massive total, and this match remains one of the highest totals in ODI history. The 418 runs were achieved with some explosive batting at the top of the order, and it set a high bar for chasing targets in ODIs.
The high score also reflected India’s growing strength in limited-overs cricket, particularly in terms of batting depth and explosiveness in the middle order.
This match, in particular, was one of the pivotal moments that showcased India’s ability to chase down big totals and set big scores, which became a recurring theme in the years leading up to their 2011 World Cup victory.
India’s Score: 418/5 in 50 overs
Top Scorer: Virender Sehwag – 219 runs (149 balls)
Other Contributions: Gautam Gambhir (39 runs), Virat Kohli (33 runs)
West Indies’ Score: 175 all out in 43.3 overs
Top Scorer: Chris Gayle – 50 runs (49 balls)
Result: India won by 243 runs
India’s huge total of 418/5 and Sehwag’s 219 were part of India’s growing dominance in limited-overs cricket in the early 2010s.
The match also demonstrated India’s capacity to chase down large totals, which would become a hallmark of their success in subsequent years, including their 2011 World Cup triumph.
This match remains one of the most memorable ODIs in Indian cricket history and is often recalled for Sehwag’s aggressive double century and India’s dominant batting display.
