India vs West Indies 2026, 1st ODI: Kohli and Gill Centuries Power India to Eight-Wicket Win
The first ODI between India and West Indies on September 27, 2026, produced a dominant performance from India, who chased down West Indies’ 295-run target with eight wickets and 50 balls to spare at the Sports Hub International Cricket Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.
West Indies Post 295/7
After India won the toss and chose to field, West Indies made a strong start. John Campbell scored 62, while Justin Greaves produced an excellent 101, helping the visitors reach 295/7 in 50 overs.
India’s main weapon with the ball was Kuldeep Yadav, who finished with impressive figures of 4/40 from 10 overs. Prasidh Krishna also contributed with two wickets. A
Gill and Kohli Dominate the Chase
India’s reply began positively, with captain Shubman Gill scoring 110. Gill’s century came from 108 balls and included 13 fours and a six.
The biggest highlight, however, was Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 139. Kohli combined experience with aggressive strokeplay to take India comfortably across the finish line.
Kohli’s century was his 55th ODI hundred, while he also became only the second batter after Sachin Tendulkar to reach 15,000 ODI runs.
India eventually reached 300/2 in 41.4 overs, winning by eight wickets and taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Kuldeep Yadav Named Player of the Match
Although the two Indian centuries grabbed most of the attention, Kuldeep Yadav was named Player of the Match for his four-wicket performance. His spell helped restrict West Indies after they had looked capable of posting an even bigger total. NNDTV Sports
Match Summary
| Team | Score |
| West Indies | 295/7 (50 overs) |
| India | 300/2 (41.4 overs) |
| Result | India won by 8 wickets |
| Top scorer, WI | Justin Greaves – 101 |
| Top scorer, IND | Virat Kohli – 139* |
| Best bowler | Kuldeep Yadav – 4/40 |
| Player of the Match | Kuldeep Yadav |
What the Victory Means
The result gives India a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. The second ODI is scheduled for September 30, 2026, at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, giving West Indies an opportunity to respond.
The first ODI will be remembered particularly for the combination of Kuldeep’s four-wicket haul and centuries from Gill and Kohli. West Indies showed plenty of fight with a total of 295, but India’s batting depth and Kohli’s unbeaten hundred ultimately made the chase look comfortable. I
