Group stage (Pool B) — 2015 Cricket World Cup

February 24, 2015 · Manuka Oval, Canberra

Result: WIWest Indies — West Indies won by 73 runs (D/L method). WIWest Indies 372/2 (50 overs), ZIZimbabwe 289 all out (44.3 overs, target revised to 363 off 48 overs, D/L method). February 24, 2015 · Manuka Oval, Canberra.

Gayle's 215 was the first double-century in Cricket World Cup history and, at the time, the fastest ODI double-century ever (147 balls); his 16 sixes equalled the ODI record. His 372-run 2nd-wicket partnership with Samuels was, at the time, the highest partnership for any wicket in ODI history.

Scorecard

West Indies won the toss and chose to bat.

TeamScore
WIWest Indies (1st innings)372/2 (50 overs)
ZIZimbabwe (2nd innings)289 all out (44.3 overs, target revised to 363 off 48 overs, D/L method)

Leading batters

TeamBatterRuns (balls)
WIWest IndiesChris Gayle215 (147)
WIWest IndiesMarlon Samuels133

Leading bowlers

TeamBowlerFigures
WIWest IndiesChris Gayle2/35

Player of the Match

Chris Gayle (West Indies)

Data last verified: 11 August 2026.

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