India Beat West Indies by 8 Wickets in 1st ODI: Kohli 139, Gill 110

India began the three-match ODI series against West Indies with a dominant eight-wicket victory at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on September 27, 2026. After West Indies posted 295/7 in 50 overs, India chased down the target of 296 in just 41.4 overs, finishing on 300/2 with 50 balls to spare.

Justin Greaves gave West Indies a strong platform with a maiden ODI century, scoring 101 from 108 balls, while John Campbell added 62 during a 135-run opening partnership. However, Kuldeep Yadav’s four-wicket haul helped India restrict the visitors below 300.

India’s response was led by Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli. Gill scored 110 from 108 balls before being dismissed, while Kohli remained unbeaten on 139 from 88 balls as India completed the chase comfortably.

Match Details

The match was the opening game of a three-match ODI series between India and West Indies. The second ODI is scheduled for September 30 in Guwahati.

Match Result and Scorecard

West Indies batting

India bowling

The West Indies scorecard shows Greaves’ 101, Campbell’s 62 and Jangoo’s unbeaten 58 as the principal contributions, while Kuldeep returned 4/40 and Prasidh Krishna 2/60.

What Happened in the Match?

India won the toss and captain Shubman Gill opted to bowl first. West Indies opened with John Campbell and Justin Greaves, and the decision initially appeared to work in favour of the visitors as the two openers attacked India’s bowling during the first 10 overs.

West Indies reached 85/0 at the end of the powerplay. Greaves was particularly effective against the pace attack, while Campbell provided support from the other end. The opening pair eventually added 135 runs before Campbell was dismissed by Kuldeep Yadav in the 20th over.

Greaves continued after Campbell’s departure and brought up his maiden ODI century. He scored 101 from 108 balls, hitting 12 fours. However, Kuldeep continued to trouble the West Indies middle order and eventually removed Greaves for his fourth wicket.

Amir Jangoo then supplied the late acceleration. His unbeaten 58 from 43 balls, including seven fours and a six, helped West Indies finish on 295/7 after 50 overs.

India needed 296 to win and made a strong start to the chase. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill added 74 for the opening wicket before Rohit was dismissed for 32 by Alzarri Joseph.

Gill then joined Virat Kohli and the pair took control of the chase. Their partnership pushed India beyond 200 before Gill was dismissed for 110. Kohli continued to attack the West Indies bowlers and finished the match unbeaten on 139.

India eventually reached 300/2 in 41.4 overs, completing an eight-wicket victory with 50 deliveries remaining.

First Innings

West Indies’ first innings began aggressively. Greaves and Campbell scored freely in the powerplay and took the total to 85 without losing a wicket after 10 overs. Their opening stand eventually reached 135, giving the visitors a strong foundation.

Campbell reached his half-century from 49 balls before Kuldeep broke the partnership at 19.2 overs. Greaves then continued to anchor the innings as wickets began to fall around him.

Keacy Carty made 13 and Shai Hope scored 12, but neither could establish a substantial partnership with Greaves. Kuldeep dismissed Hope and then removed Greaves and Jewel Andrew in successive deliveries, leaving West Indies 198/5.

The late overs provided a final push. Roston Chase and Jangoo added 52 runs before Prasidh Krishna dismissed Chase for 24. Jangoo completed his second ODI fifty from 38 balls and remained unbeaten on 58.

West Indies finished on 295/7, setting India a target of 296.

Second Innings / Run Chase

India’s chase started steadily, with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill taking the score to 74 before Rohit fell for 32. Gill then combined with Kohli to build the decisive partnership of the innings.

Gill reached his fifty from 49 balls and gradually increased the tempo. Kohli also moved through the gears, bringing up his half-century from 40 balls. The pair’s partnership crossed 100 and took India beyond the 200-run mark.

Gill eventually departed for 110 from 108 balls. By then, India required only a relatively small number of runs, leaving Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad to complete the chase.

Kohli produced the defining innings of the chase, finishing unbeaten on 139 from 88 balls. India reached 300/2 in 41.4 overs and won with 50 balls remaining.

Key Turning Points

1. West Indies’ 135-run opening partnership

Greaves and Campbell gave West Indies a fast start and put India under early pressure. The 135-run stand provided the foundation for a total that reached 295/7.

2. Kuldeep Yadav breaks the momentum

Kuldeep’s dismissal of Campbell ended the opening partnership. His subsequent wickets, including Greaves, Hope and Jewel Andrew, prevented West Indies from converting their strong start into a substantially bigger total.

3. Jangoo’s late acceleration

Jangoo’s unbeaten 58 from 43 balls helped West Indies add 82 runs in the final 10 overs. Without that late contribution, the visitors would have finished with a considerably lower total.

4. Gill and Kohli take control

After Rohit Sharma’s dismissal, Gill and Kohli established the partnership that changed the chase. Their scoring rate ensured India stayed comfortably ahead of the required rate.

5. Kohli finishes the chase

Gill’s dismissal did little to alter the result because Kohli was already well established. His unbeaten 139 completed India’s chase with plenty of time remaining.

Top Batting Performances

Virat Kohli — 139*

Kohli produced the standout innings of India’s chase, scoring 139 from 88 balls. His innings formed the foundation of the successful pursuit of 296 and allowed India to finish the match in only 41.4 overs.

Shubman Gill — 110

India’s captain scored 110 from 108 balls and played the anchor role after Rohit Sharma’s dismissal. His partnership with Kohli ensured India remained in control throughout the middle overs.

Justin Greaves — 101

Greaves’ maiden ODI century was the central innings in West Indies’ total. He scored 101 from 108 balls and shared 135 with Campbell at the top of the order.

John Campbell — 62

Campbell provided the early acceleration, scoring 62 from 60 balls with six fours and three sixes. His partnership with Greaves gave West Indies their strongest period of the match with the bat.

Top Bowling Performances

Kuldeep Yadav — 4/40

Kuldeep was India’s leading wicket-taker. His 10-over spell included one maiden and four wickets, and his strikes in the middle overs prevented West Indies from maintaining the momentum generated by their opening partnership.

Prasidh Krishna — 2/60

Prasidh took two wickets, dismissing Keacy Carty and Roston Chase. He also bowled the full 10-over allocation.

Why India Won

India’s victory was built around two decisive phases. First, Kuldeep Yadav’s four-wicket spell restricted West Indies after the visitors had reached 135 without loss. West Indies still reached 295/7, but India had prevented the opening partnership from developing into a much larger total.

The second decisive factor was India’s batting response. Rohit Sharma provided an initial platform, while Gill and Kohli took the chase forward with a substantial partnership. Kohli’s unbeaten 139 then ensured India finished the pursuit well before the 50-over mark.

Where West Indies Fell Short

West Indies’ biggest setback came after their excellent start. The 135-run opening partnership had put them in a strong position, but the middle-order wickets prevented them from sustaining that momentum.

Kuldeep’s four wickets were particularly important. Once Greaves departed at 198/4 and Jewel Andrew fell immediately afterwards, West Indies were forced to rely heavily on Jangoo’s late hitting.

The bowling attack also struggled to contain India’s chase. Gill and Kohli were able to score consistently after the early wicket of Rohit, and India required only 41.4 overs to pass the target.

Records and Milestones

Justin Greaves registered his maiden ODI century, scoring 101 from 108 balls. His century came after a 135-run opening partnership with John Campbell.

Amir Jangoo also registered his second ODI half-century, reaching fifty from 38 balls before finishing unbeaten on 58.

Kuldeep Yadav’s 4/40 was the best bowling performance of the match.

What Happens Next?

The second ODI of the three-match series is scheduled for September 30, 2026, with India and West Indies set to meet at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. The match is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM IST.

India therefore take a 1-0 lead into the second match, while West Indies will look to level the series.

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