West Indies opener John Campbell showed exceptional batting skills against India with a quick century in the second ODI of the three-match series in Guwahati on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
Campbell reached his hundred in style as West Indies put India under early pressure after being asked to bat first. His aggressive strokeplay helped the visitors build a commanding platform in the opening stages of the innings.
Campbell was dismissed for 101 runs from 68 deliveries according to the live scorecard. His innings featured nine fours and five sixes, underlining the attacking nature of his knock.
Campbell Falls at 147/2
Campbell's innings ended in the 19th over. Gurnoor Brar made the breakthrough in the 18.1 over when Campbell attempted a pull but mistimed the shot.
The ball went towards deep square leg and Naman Dhir took the catch. Campbell walked back after 101, with the West Indies score at 147 for two.
The dismissal ended a strong partnership and gave India a much-needed breakthrough. At the time, Shai Hope and Amir Jangoo were at the crease for West Indies.
An aggressive start Gives West Indies Momentum.
Campbell's century was particularly significant because West Indies needed a strong start after losing the opening ODI in Thiruvananthapuram.
West Indies scored 295/7 in the first ODI with Justin Greaves scoring a century and Campbell 62. India was eventually able to chase down the target with eight wickets to spare.
The visitors therefore went into the second ODI with an eye to make a stronger impact on the bowlers. Campbell's aggressive approach immediately put pressure on India's bowlers.
His century also continued an interesting pattern from the series: West Indies have been able to produce strong opening partnerships against India before India fights back with wickets in the middle overs.
Gurnoor Brar provides India’s Breakthrough.
For India, Gurnoor Brar made the crucial breakthrough by removing Campbell. The young pacer had Campbell caught by Dhir after the batter dominated much of the innings.
The dismissal gave India an opportunity to slow the scoring rate and target the incoming West Indies batters.
At the time of Campbell’s dismissal, however, West Indies were 147/2 after 18.1 overs, according to Cricbuzz's live commentary.
