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Masterclass in Thiruvananthapuram: Kohli & Gill Tons Power India to Dominant 8-Wicket Win Over West Indies
Summary: Thiruvananthapuram! Virat Kohli shatters Sachin Tendulkar’s all-time record as India crush West Indies by 8 wickets in 1st ODI!
Thiruvananthapuram: In a stunning display of modern one-day cricket, Team India asserted total dominance over the West Indies, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series with an emphatic eight-wicket victory at the Greenfield International Stadium.
Chasing a target of 296 runs, the Men in Blue made light work of the pitch, racing to 300/2 in just 41.4 overs—crossing the line with 50 balls to spare.
The night belonged to Virat Kohli, who produced an innings for the ages. Remaining unbeaten on 139 off 88 balls, Kohli smashed 10 boundaries and 9 towering sixes. During his blitzkrieg, Kohli became the fastest player in cricket history to cross 15,000 ODI runs, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing milestone.
Match Highlights at a Glance
| Category | West Indies (1st Innings) | India (2nd Innings) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Score | 295/7 (50.0 Overs) | 300/2 (41.4 Overs) |
| Top Batters |
Justin Greaves: 101 (108) John Campbell: 62 (60) |
Virat Kohli: 139* (88) Shubman Gill: 110 (108) |
| Key Bowlers |
Alzarri Joseph: 1/81 (9.0) Roston Chase: 1/64 (10.0) |
Kuldeep Yadav: 4/40 (10.0) Prasidh Krishna: 2/60 (10.0) |
| Result | Lost by 8 Wickets | Won by 8 Wickets (50 balls left) |
Innings 1: Greaves Smashes Maiden Ton, Kuldeep Spreads Magic
Earlier in the day, West Indies skipper Shai Hope lost the toss as India opted to bowl first. The Caribbean side started strong, thanks to an aggressive opening partnership between John Campbell (62 off 60) and Justin Greaves.
Greaves anchored the innings beautifully, scoring his maiden ODI century (101 off 108 balls). The duo posted a 135-run opening stand, putting India's seamers on the back foot.
However, the introduction of wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav changed the course of the match. Bowling with precision and drift, Kuldeep ripped through the middle order, finishing with figures of 4/40 in his 10 overs. Despite a quickfire unbeaten 58 from Amir Jangoo, West Indies were restricted to 295/7, a total that proved insufficient against India’s power-packed lineup.
Innings 2: The Kohli & Gill Show Decimates Windies
India’s run chase started with an aggressive tempo.Rohit Sharma (32 off 35) set the tone early with three giant sixes before falling to Alzarri Joseph. That brought Virat Kohli to the middle to join captain Shubman Gill. What followed was pure carnage.
Gill stroked his way to a classy 10th ODI century (110 off 108 balls), playing textbook shots all around the park. At the other end, Kohli was operating at an extraordinary strike rate of 157.95. The duo put together a game-winning 151-run stand.
Stat Alert:
- Virat Kohli's 139* is his highest ODI score against West Indies in India.
- Fast to 15,000 ODI Runs: Virat Kohli achieved the mark in fewer innings than Sachin Tendulkar.
- Kuldeep Yadav's 4/40 earned him the official Player of the Match award for controlling the run rate.
After Gill was dismissed by Roston Chase, Ruturaj Gaikwad (13*) watched from the best seat in the house as Kohli finished the game in style, sealing the win in the 42nd over.
Looking Ahead: 2nd ODI at Guwahati
India holds a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Both teams will travel to the Northeast for the second encounter.
- Match: India vs West Indies, 2nd ODI
- Date & Time: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | 2:00 PM IST
- Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What was the result of the India vs West Indies 1st ODI 2026?
👉 India defeated West Indies by 8 wickets with 50 balls remaining at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.
2. How many runs did Virat Kohli score in the 1st ODI?
👉 Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 139 runs off 88 balls, including 10 fours and 9 sixes.
3. What major milestone did Virat Kohli achieve during this match?
👉 Virat Kohli became the fastest batter in cricket history to reach 15,000 ODI runs, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's milestone.
4. Who was awarded the Player of the Match?
👉 Kuldeep Yadav was named Player of the Match for his crucial bowling spell of 4/40 in 10 overs.
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