West Indies vs India: Kohli’s 139 and Gill’s 110 Power India to 8-Wicket Win

West Indies vs India: Kohli’s 139 and Gill’s 110 Power India to 8-Wicket Win

India opened the three-match ODI series against West Indies with an emphatic eight-wicket victory in Thiruvananthapuram on September 27, 2026. West Indies posted 295/7 in 50 overs, but India chased down the 296-run target in just 41.4 overs, finishing on 300/2. Virat Kohli remained unbeaten on 139, while captain Shubman Gill scored 110. The result gives India a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. The second ODI is scheduled for September 30 in Guwahati.

West Indies Post 295/7

After being asked to bat first, West Indies made a strong start. Justin Greaves scored his maiden ODI century, making 101, while John Campbell contributed 62. The visitors eventually reached 295/7 from their 50 overs. Amir Jangoo added an unbeaten 58 from 43 balls late in the innings. India's bowling attack recovered well during the middle overs. Kuldeep Yadav took 4/40, helping India prevent West Indies from pushing the total significantly higher.

India Lose Rohit Sharma Early

India's chase began with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill at the crease. Rohit made 32 from 35 balls before being dismissed, bringing Virat Kohli to the middle with India needing a substantial portion of the target. Gill then built the innings alongside Kohli and kept the required run rate under control.

Shubman Gill Hits 110

Gill produced a composed century in his first ODI as India's captain against West Indies in the series. He scored 110 from 108 balls, including 13 fours and one six. Gill and Kohli added 151 runs for the second wicket, turning the chase into a comfortable situation for India. Gill was eventually dismissed for 110, but India were already firmly in control.

Virat Kohli Reaches 15,000 ODI Runs

The biggest individual milestone of the match came from Virat Kohli. Kohli reached 15,000 ODI runs during the chase, becoming only the second batter after Sachin Tendulkar to reach the landmark in men's ODI cricket. The ICC confirmed that Kohli reached the milestone in his 315th ODI innings, making him the fastest batter to reach 15,000 ODI runs. Kohli reached the milestone with a boundary off Alzarri Joseph in the 29th over of India's chase. He went on to finish the innings unbeaten on 139 from 88 balls, with 10 fours and nine sixes according to multiple match reports. The century was Kohli's 55th ODI hundred.

India Complete the Chase With More Than Eight Overs Remaining

After Gill's dismissal, Kohli continued attacking while Ruturaj Gaikwad supported him at the other end. India reached 300/2 in 41.4 overs, completing the chase with 50 balls remaining and winning by eight wickets. The win means India take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

What Comes Next?

The second ODI between India and West Indies will be played on September 30, 2026, in Guwahati. The third ODI is scheduled for October 3 in New Chandigarh. With India leading the series 1-0, the next match will give West Indies an opportunity to level the series while India will look to extend their advantage.

Source attribution: N13K Blogs independently researched and wrote this article using official cricket sources and reputable match reports. Facts cross-checked against ICC, BCCI, Akashvani/News On AIR, The Indian Express and Sky Sports coverage.