India vs West Indies, 1st ODI: Centuries From Kohli and Gill Power 8-Wicket Win

A Dominant Chase

India beat West Indies by 8 wickets with 50 balls to spare in the first ODI at Thiruvananthapuram, chasing down West Indies’ 295/7 with 300/2 on the board.

Kohli’s Landmark Century

Virat Kohli brought up his 55th ODI century off 74 balls, a knock that also took him past the 15,000-run mark in ODI cricket, cementing his place among the format’s greatest batters.

Gill Shines in Support

Captain Shubman Gill complemented Kohli’s innings with a composed 110 off 108 balls, as the pair put together a match-defining partnership.

Kuldeep Stars With the Ball

Earlier, Kuldeep Yadav was named Player of the Match for his bowling figures of 4/40, which kept West Indies’ total within reach for India’s batters.

Sourced from ESPNcricinfo and Outlook India match reports, 27 September 2026.