India beat West Indies 2‑1 in a blistering ODI series that smashed the record for the highest scoring rate in a bilateral series of at least three matches.
The three games burst at a combined 7.43 runs per over, eclipsing England's 7.15 record from 2015. The first match saw 595 runs, with India chasing 295 in 41.4 overs for 300‑2. The second produced a staggering 811 runs as India chased 406 in 43.3 overs. The finale added another 703 runs, India 351‑7 and West Indies 352‑5 in 48.2 overs.
Kuldeep Yadav's 4‑wicket spell in the opener was the only bowling performance that rattled the opposition—a rare burst in a batting‑dominated contest.
Coach Gautam Gambhir shook his head, saying, "There has to be a bit more contest between bat and ball because this is not cricket, this is only batting." He warned that such high‑scoring conditions might not prepare the side for the 2027 World Cup.
With Bumrah and Axar Patel expected to return, India hopes to shore up its bowling, but the series exposed gaps ahead of the World Cup. The next test will be a warm‑up against Australia in June.