Kohli, Gill Centuries Power India to Dominant Eight-Wicket ODI Victory Against West Indies
The commanding win gives India a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series, setting a strong tone for the West Indies' tour.
The story
At the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, India secured a dominant eight-wicket victory over West Indies in the first One Day International. West Indies, after winning the toss and electing to bat, posted 295/7 in their 50 overs, largely thanks to Justin Greaves' maiden ODI century, scoring 101 off 108 balls, and John Campbell's 62 off 60 balls.
India's Kuldeep Yadav was the standout bowler, claiming 4/40 from his 10 overs. In response, India comfortably chased down the target in 41.4 overs, finishing on 300/2.
Shubman Gill (110 off 108 balls) and Virat Kohli (an unbeaten 139 off 88 balls) forged a formidable 225-run second-wicket partnership, steering India to victory. Kohli's destructive innings, which included 10 fours and 9 sixes, ensured India took an early lead in the series.
Latest results
| Match | Format | Result | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| India vs West Indies | ODI | India won by 8 wickets | Virat Kohli 139* (88) & Kuldeep Yadav 4/40 |
| Pakistan vs Hong Kong, China | T20I | Match abandoned due to rain; Pakistan advanced on higher ranking | |
| India vs Afghanistan | T20I | Match abandoned due to rain; India advanced on higher ranking | |
| Nigeria vs Sierra Leone | T20I | Nigeria won by 71 runs | Abdullahi Ismail 4/8 |
| Cayman Islands vs Bermuda | T20I | Bermuda won by 42 runs |
Series in play
West Indies Tour of India. India leads the 3-match ODI series 1-0
Asian Games Men's T20I. Quarter-finals ongoing; India and Pakistan advanced to semi-finals due to rain-affected matches
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings | #1 India | India currently holds the top spot (as of a 2026 update). |
| ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings | #1 India | India maintains the apex position in international T20 cricket (as of September 22, 2026). |
| ICC Men's Test Team Rankings | #1 Australia | Australia leads the rankings (as of August 16, 2026). |
| ICC World Test Championship (2025-27) | #1 Australia | Australia sits atop the points table with an 80 PCT (as of August 27, 2026). |
What we'll be watching
- Asian Games Men's T20I: Sri Lanka vs Nepal, 3rd Quarter-Final, 2026-09-29T00:00Z, Korogi Sports Park
- Asian Games Men's T20I: Bangladesh vs Malaysia, 4th Quarter-Final, 2026-09-29T04:30Z, Korogi Sports Park
- West Indies Tour of India: 2nd ODI, India vs West Indies, 2026-09-30, Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
- Asian Games Men's T20I: India vs T.B.C. (Semi-final), Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin
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