"Treat To Eyes": Netizens React To Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill's Blistering Start vs WI

Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill scored centuries in Guwahati [Source: BCCI/X]

All hell broke loose in Guwahati as India took on the West Indies in the second ODI of the ongoing series. Asked to chase a mammoth 406-run target, India got off to a blistering start, with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill tearing into the West Indies bowling attack.

The pair stitched together a record-shattering 255-run opening partnership in just over 26 overs, leaving the visitors’ bowlers completely clueless as India raced towards the target. As the captain and former captain put on a show for the crowd at Barsapara Stadium, here’s a look at how the fans on the internet reacted to the opening stand.

“Carnage unfolding”: Indian fans react to Rohit-Gill’s record partnership

Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill rampage at Barsapara Stadium particularly saw Keemo Paul on the receiving end. The all-rounder notably conceded 49 runs in just 3 overs, becoming the most expensive bowler of the match.

Netizens took note of how the bowler was ripped to shreds and made jokes about it, while some even had fun saying that Virat Kohli needs a century here too. However, by the time Virat Kohli walked in to bat, the score read 255/1 in 26.2 overs, with Gill nearing his 150.

Rohit got out for a very well-made 101 off 75 and received a standing ovation while walking back into the pavilion.

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See the online reactions below-

Dinda Academy

@academy_dinda

Rohit and Gill eyeing to break this Test match record in ODIs🥵

Sep 30, 2026, 8:42 PM

Tingus Pingis

@bent_copper

Gill and Rohit seeing Keemo Paul mark his run up

Sep 30, 2026, 7:54 PM

“If one puts the nostalgia aside, they’ll realise there has quite literally never been a better opening pair assembled than Gill and Rohit,” @edgedandgonee made a bold claim.

AllHailThala🐉-🦈-🦚

@msdntr79

Rohit - Gill Batting💥💥💥🥵

Sep 30, 2026, 8:40 PM

“Fabulous 100s by both Gill and Rohit. Gill just needs to have a good 2027 World Cup to enter the elites list, if he hasn't already. And for Rohit, all he has is that dream left to achieve. And he will go to any extent for it. That's it. The message is loud and clear,” wrote @DarkHorseXI.

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@arvisheks

gill & rohit playing like crazy 😭

One liner advice

@quote_for_daily

Shubhman Gill and Rohit Sharma #Indvswi

Sep 30, 2026, 8:39 PM

“Rohit is putting in so much effort in today’s game ...Also after Rohit–Virat, Gill–Rohit is my second fav opening pair,” said @bbenz_07

Sparsh Telang

@_cricketsparsh

Imagine being a middle-order batter, watching this carnage unfold on one of the flattest tracks ever against a substandard bowling attack, knowing you won’t even get a chance to bat and join the feast because your top order is Rohit, Gill, and Kohli.

Sep 30, 2026, 8:41 PM

"Rohit se zayada khush Gill lgh rha tha After rohit completed his century 😭a complete team man ❤️," @430atEdgbaston noted.

Rohit-Gill shatter records in Guwahati

During the sublime start to the second innings, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill went past notable records, trying to help India achieve a record total in their history. Their 255 runs for the first wicket is the highest partnership stitched by Indians in an ODI run-chase.

• 255 - Rohit Sharma & Gill v West Indies, Today
• 246 - Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli v West Indies, 2018
• 224 - Virat Kohli & Gautam Gambhir v Sri Lanka, 2009

This is also the fifth highest opening stand in ODI run-chases. They remained only 31 runs short of Sanath Jayasuriya and Upul Tharanga's record stand of 286 runs.

• 286 - Sanath Jayasuriya Upul Tharanga vs England, 2006
• 282* - Hashim Amla & Quinton de Kock vs Bangladesh, 2017
• 258* - Aaron Finch & Warner vs India, 2020
• 256* - Alex Hales & Jason Roy vs Sri Lanka, 2016
• 255 - Rohit Sharma & Shubman Gill vs West Indies, Today.

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