Thiruvananthapuram, September 27 (Udaipur Kiran) : India showcased a dominant performance in the first ODI against West Indies, winning by 8 wickets at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on September 27, 2026. Led by an explosive century from Virat Kohli and a solid contribution from captain Shubman Gill, the team took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
West Indies, batting first after losing the toss, managed to score 295 runs while losing 7 wickets. John Campbell and Justin Greaves formed a formidable opening partnership, adding 135 runs in 19.2 overs. Campbell scored 62 runs off 60 balls, hitting 3 sixes and 6 fours. After his dismissal, Greaves continued to build the innings with Keacy Carty, contributing 101 runs from 108 balls before falling to a dismissal that triggered a collapse.
The West Indies innings faltered as they lost 5 wickets for just 16 runs, reaching a precarious 198. Amir Jangoo stepped up with a resilient 58 not out off 43 balls, while Roston Chase added 24 runs, helping the team reach a competitive total. Kuldeep Yadav was the standout bowler for India, claiming 4 wickets, supported by Prasidh Krishna with 2 wickets and Nitish Reddy with 1.
In response, India chased down the target in 41.4 overs. Captain Shubman Gill partnered with Rohit Sharma to set a solid foundation, scoring 74 runs for the first wicket. Rohit was dismissed for 32 runs off 35 balls. Kohli then took charge, building a significant 151-run partnership for the second wicket with Gill, who scored 110 runs off 108 balls, including 1 six and 13 fours.
Kohli remained unbeaten at 139 runs off 88 balls, striking 9 sixes and 10 fours, and completed his century with a six. He also formed a quick partnership of 75 runs with Ruturaj Gaikwad, who contributed 13 runs, leading India to a comfortable victory. Alzarri Joseph and Roston Chase each took 1 wicket for West Indies.
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