India vs West Indies - (Source: AP)On Wednesday, September 30, India and West Indies squared off for the 2nd ODI at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. For the 2nd time, the Men in Blue won the toss and asked the visitors to bat first.Unlike 1st ODI, West Indies went all guns blazing and posted their best-ever total in the history of ODIs. The Windies crossed 400-run mark for the 1st time and put 405 runs on the board. After 50 overs, the Shai Hope-led side put 405/7.The fans are curious about India's past record in ODI cricket and the highest score chased down by the Men in Blue. Therefore, this article will shed light on that.India's Highest Successful Run-Chase In ODIsIndia will have to break their previous best run-chase in ODI cricket. It is worth noting that the Shubman Gill-led side have never chased a 400+ total in One-Day Internationals.India's highest successful run-chase was against Australia in 2013 when a Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma heroic helped the Men in Blue chase down a massive target of 360. Here is a list of India's highest successful run-chase in ODIs.360/2 vs Australia — Jaipur, 2013351/4 vs Australia — Nagpur, 2013351/7 vs England — Pune, 2017331/4 vs Australia — Sydney, 2016330/4 vs Pakistan — Mirpur, 2012Also Read: Naman Dhir Walks Off The Field With Injury During IND vs WI 2nd ODIDeep Dive Into India's Historical Run-Chase In 2013On October 16, 2013, India and Australia met for the 2nd ODI of a historic 7-match ODI series. The Aussies, batting first, rode on fifty-plus totals from their top-5 batters that helped them put 359 runs on the board.What looked like an easy win for the Kangaroos, turned into a different ballgame altogether when India came to bat. Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan stitched a 176-run opening stand, where Dhawan missed out on a century by 5 runs.Rohit scored a brilliant unbeaten 141 (123), while Virat Kohli slammed a brilliant 100 off 52 balls. Notably, till date, it is Virat Kohli's fastest century in ODI cricket. India pulled off the chase with 9 wickets in hand and 39 balls in hand. Rohit Sharma won the player of the match award for his performance. 400+ Total Chased Just Once In ODIsSouth Africa's historic 438 run chase against Australia in 2006 till date is the highest run-chase recorded in ODI cricket. Also, for the unversed, that match remains the only game in ODIs where a 400+ run total was chased down. 372 runs is the 2nd best-chased target in the history.Hence, India will have to create history and become the 2nd team to chase a 400+ total. At present, at the time of writing this article, India have got off to the desired start and are 22/0 after 2 overs.Also Read: West Indies Script A Special Feat With 3 Centuries In A Single Innings vs India
