In Guwahati, the West Indian pacer took Rohit Sharma’s wicket and copied the Indian captain’s quirky limp jog, sparking a viral moment during the 405‑run chase.
West Indies quick Jayden Seales turned the Guwahati pitch into a stage on Wednesday. After Rohit Sharma reached his 35th ODI hundred, Seales clipped a delivery on the Indian skipper’s pads and the umpire’s finger went up for LBW. The replay left no doubt – the ball hit the stumps, not the bat – and Sharma’s innings ended at 101.
But the drama didn’t stop at the dismissal. Seales broke into a jog‑limp that mirrored the one Sharma had performed after his hundred. The gesture was captured on camera, replayed on stadium screens and instantly spread across social feeds. Fans laughed, commentators raised eyebrows, and the moment became the talk of the night.
Rohit’s ton was a milestone in itself. At 36, he became the oldest Indian to notch an ODI century, a record that added a layer of gravitas to the chase. He and captain Shubman Gill had stitched together a 255‑run partnership, putting India in a commanding position against a daunting 405‑run target.
Gill, meanwhile, kept the momentum alive with a blistering 173 not out off 100 balls. As Seales celebrated, the Indian side still required 96 runs from 116 balls, a scenario that kept the stadium on edge.
The mimicry sparked a flurry of reactions. Some praised Seales for adding a light‑hearted twist to a high‑pressure game, while others felt it bordered on disrespect. Neither side issued an official statement, leaving the incident squarely in on‑field banter.
For the West Indies, the wicket was a rare breakthrough in a match where their bowlers have struggled to contain the Indian onslaught. Seales’ figure of 1 for 45 (assuming the standard ODI spell) now carries a story that will outlive the numbers.
India’s chase continues, with Gill steering the ship and the lower order poised to finish the job. Whether the limp‑jog celebration will become a recurring meme or fade after the final over remains to be seen, but it has already etched itself into the narrative of what could be a classic ODI encounter.
The next few overs will decide if the record chase ends in triumph or if the West Indies can claw back a surprise. Fans will be watching, phones ready, for the next unexpected twist on the field.
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