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Amir Jangoo celebrated his maiden ODI century against India with a Sajda during the second ODI at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Wednesday, September 30. The West Indies batter reached his hundred from 70 balls before raising his bat and performing Sajda on the field.
Jangoo's century completed a historic innings for West Indies, with John Campbell and Shai Hope also reaching three figures. It was only the sixth time in men's ODI cricket that three batters had scored centuries in the same innings and the second such instance against India.
Watch - Amir Jangoo perform Sajda after maiden ODI hundred vs India
Amir Jangoo reached his century in the 41st over when he tucked a delivery from Gurnoor Brar towards mid-wicket. Having moved from 59 off 54 balls to 100 off 70, he punched the air in celebration before acknowledging his teammates and the crowd.
The right-hander then raised his bat and performed Sajda on the field to mark a special moment in his career. His teammates applauded from the dressing room as Jangoo celebrated his maiden ODI hundred against India.
Amir Jangoo performs Sajda after smashing a hundred against India. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/wVD4b3RvIL
— Sheri. (@CallMeSheri1_) September 30, 2026
Amir Jangoo showed his class in the last match and today he’s treating Indian bowlers like toys, smashing a wonderful century. pic.twitter.com/IHPnaTi9fR
— ẞ (@iLunaticKnight) September 30, 2026
🚨 AMIR JANGOO ON CENTURY!
— Talha Nawaz (@TalhaDigital007) September 30, 2026
- Amir Jangoo celebrates his century against India with a Sajda.
What a special moment! https://t.co/eBHd6aWQ5q
Amir Jangoo's hundred was also the second-fastest ODI century by a West Indies batter against India. Only John Campbell, who reached his century in 65 balls earlier in the innings, got there quicker.
Fastest ODI 100s for West Indies vs India
65 balls: John Campbell, Guwahati, 2026
70 balls: Amir Jangoo, Guwahati, 2026
72 balls: Ricardo Powell, Singapore, 1999
The three centuries also gave West Indies a rare opportunity to post their highest ODI total against India. Their previous highest score against India was 333, which came in 1983.
Amir Jangoo falls to Ruturaj Gaikwad's catch as 3 West Indies batters register historic centuries vs India
Jangoo's innings eventually ended after he scored 114 from 77 balls, smashing 13 fours and three sixes. Ravindra Jadeja dismissed him in the 43rd over, with Ruturaj Gaikwad completing the catch at backward point.
Jangoo attempted to cut a short delivery outside off but could not control the shot. The ball travelled towards backward point, where Gaikwad initially struggled before completing the catch.
Amir Jangoo walked back after a strike rate of 148.05, having played a key role in West Indies' record-breaking innings. The wicket also ended a long wait for Jadeja, whose previous ODI wicket had come in December 2025.
Meanwhile, Campbell, Hope and Jangoo joined an exclusive group in men's ODI cricket as three West Indies batters reached centuries in the same innings. It was also the first time in West Indies' ODI history that three batters had scored centuries in the same innings.
Three centuries in one men's ODI innings:
Amla, Rossouw and AB de Villiers vs West Indies, 2015
De Kock, du Plessis and AB de Villiers vs India, 2015
Salt, Malan and Buttler vs Netherlands, 2022
De Kock, van der Dussen and Markram vs Sri Lanka, 2023
Head, Marsh and Green vs South Africa, 2025
Campbell, Hope and Jangoo vs India, 2026
Ruturaj Gaikwad speaks on not getting opportunities and current form
Ruturaj Gaikwad, who was part of India's playing XI, spoke about his return to international cricket and the challenges of batting at No. 4. He admitted that his previous century, which came against South Africa in December 2025, was a long time ago and that he had played several innings since then. He said:
“Well, that was a long way ago (December 2025), to be honest. I had many innings in between. Obviously IPL was there as well. So played in different conditions, played at different numbers. So obviously to come back at international level after a long time, obviously there is a lot of nervousness.”
Gaikwad also explained how he deals with limited opportunities for India, stressing the importance of making the most of every chance.
“Well, it is just about giving your best. As long as you are getting to play for India, getting the opportunity to play for India, it is just about going in there and giving your best and not thinking too far ahead about will the opportunities come or not.”
On batting in the middle order instead of opening, Gaikwad highlighted the different demands involved. He said:
“There is a lot of difference. As said, I've been opening the batting for almost more than 100 innings now at the first-class level. So, batting middle order, especially at international cricket, comes with different challenges. You have to rotate strike. You have to make sure that you take the right option.”
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