West Indies toured India in September and October 2026 for a series that included three ODIs and five T20Is. The ODI leg produced some remarkable batting performances from both sides.
Shubman Gill led India as captain across the three matches, while Shai Hope captained West Indies. The series saw batters from both teams post big scores, with three players standing well above the rest in terms of runs accumulated.
Here are the top three run-scorers in the ODI series:
1. Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill was the leading run-getter of the series, accumulating 334 runs across three games at an average of 167 and a strike rate of 135.22. His tally included one century and one double century, making him the standout batter of the entire series.
The centrepiece of Gill’s series was his unbeaten 223 in the 2nd ODI at Guwahati on September 30, 2026. He faced 133 balls and struck 26 fours and 8 sixes. West Indies had posted 405/7, but India chased down 406/2 in 43.3 overs, winning by 8 wickets with 39 balls to spare. Gill was named Player of the Match and also recorded the fastest double century in ODI history during that innings.
2. Shai Hope
Shai Hope was the second-highest run-scorer in the series, gathering 278 runs in three matches at an average of 139. His highest score was an unbeaten 162, and he struck two centuries across the three games.
In the 2nd ODI at Guwahati on September 30, 2026, Hope scored 104 off 94 balls before being dismissed. He then led West Indies to a victory in the 3rd ODI at Mullanpur with his second century of the series, giving his side a consolation win.
3. Amir Jangoo
Among the run-scorers in the series, Amir Jangoo placed third with 239 runs from three innings at an average of 119.50 and a strike rate of 135.79. His series included one century and two fifties.
Jangoo’s most notable contribution came in the 2nd ODI at Guwahati on September 30, 2026, where he scored 114 off 77 balls, hitting 13 fours and 3 sixes. His most productive shot was the cut, which brought him 30 runs from 5 fours. Jangoo, John Campbell and Shai Hope all scored centuries in that match as West Indies posted their first 400-plus ODI total.