How Many Times Have India Chased Down 295+ Total/ West Indies Defended 295 In ODIs?

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (Source: AFP)The 1st ODI between India and West Indies at the Greenfield Stadium, Kerala, is halfway through. West Indies, who were asked to bat first by Shubman Gill, will be happy with their efforts as they put 295 runs on the board.Justin Greaves and John Campbell stitched a 135-run stand for the first wicket. Greaves went on to slam a century, but Kuldeep Yadav’s four-wicket haul helped India put the brakes on Windies’ scoring rate.In the end, Amir Jangroo’s fifty helped the Men in Maroon put up 295 runs. Now, the fans are curious whether India will be able to chase this target or not. Therefore, this article will shed light on the number of times West Indies have defended 295+ totals, and India has chased down 295+ totals in ODI cricket.How Many Times Have West Indies Defended 295+ Totals in ODIs?It is worth noting that the Windies have played 905 ODIs. West Indies have scored 295 or more runs while batting first in ODIs on 56 occasions. Out of the 56 times, the Windies have managed to defend the 295+ total 35 times.The Shai Hope-led side have defended 295+ total on three occasions against India and would hope for the same today. The lowest total that the Men in Maroon have defended against India is 315. So, West Indies will have to rewrite the history in Kerala as they are eying to defend their lowest total scored against India. Also, this is the 10th time three or more West Indies batters have scored 50+ in the same ODI innings against India. West Indies’ 295/7 today is their highest ODI total against India in India since their 315/5 in Cuttack in 2019.How Many Times Have India Chased Down 295+ Totals in ODIs?India have played 1081 ODIs. India have scored 295 or more runs while batting second on 42 occasions. Further, India have chased down a 295+ target in ODIs on 24 occasions.It is worth noting that India have chased down 295+ total against West Indies on four occasions. Also Read: Shai Hope Breaks Vivian Richards' Record For West Indies vs India In 1st ODI 2026Highest Total Chased Down By India vs West Indies326 is the highest total chased down by India against West Indies. The two teams locked horns in Guwahati in 2018 for the 1st ODI. The Windies, batting first, rode on Shimron Hetmyer's century and put 322 runs on the board.In reply, the fans witnessed a Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma show. The two white-ball talismans slammed brilliant centuries and India chased down the target comfortably with 8 wickets in hand.Rohit Sharma scored 152 (117), while Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 140 (107) and also won the player of the match award for his innings.Also Read: Virat Kohli Breaks 28 Year Old Indian Record With Massive Feat vs West Indies In 1st ODI