India vs West Indies 1st ODI 2026: Kohli 139*, Gill 110 and Kuldeep 4/40 Power India to 8-Wicket Win
India began their home ODI campaign in spectacular fashion.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!A record-breaking Virat Kohli century, a magnificent hundred from captain Shubman Gill and a match-turning four-wicket haul from Kuldeep Yadav combined to give India an emphatic eight-wicket victory over West Indies in the first ODI at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on September 27, 2026.
West Indies fought hard after being asked to bat first, reaching 295/7 in their 50 overs, with Justin Greaves scoring a maiden ODI century and John Campbell contributing a strong 62.
But once India began the chase, the contest quickly tilted towards the hosts.
Rohit Sharma provided the early platform, Gill controlled the middle phase with a fluent 110, and then Virat Kohli produced one of the most memorable ODI innings of his career.
Kohli finished unbeaten on 139 from just 88 balls, reaching his 55th ODI century and crossing the huge milestone of 15,000 ODI runs.
India eventually reached 300/2 in 41.4 overs, winning with 50 balls remaining and taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.
India vs West Indies 1st ODI 2026 – Match Summary
| Team | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|
| West Indies | 295/7 (50 overs) | Lost |
| India | 300/2 (41.4 overs) | Won by 8 wickets |
Venue: Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Date: September 27, 2026
Format: ODI
Series: West Indies Tour of India 2026
Toss: India won the toss and elected to field
Series: India lead 1-0
Player of the Match: Kuldeep Yadav – 4/40
Kuldeep’s four-wicket spell was officially recognised as the Player of the Match performance, despite Kohli’s spectacular unbeaten century.
Kuldeep Yadav Wins Player of the Match
The headline belonged to Virat Kohli, but the official Player of the Match award went to Kuldeep Yadav.
Making his return to India’s ODI setup, the wrist-spinner produced a crucial 4/40 from 10 overs.
His spell broke the momentum of West Indies after the visitors had made an excellent start.
Kuldeep dismissed John Campbell for 62, ending the opening partnership, and later removed centurion Justin Greaves for 101.
He also accounted for Jewel Andrew, while India used his control and wicket-taking ability to restrict West Indies to 295 despite their strong beginning.
India vs West Indies 1st ODI 2026: West Indies Make a Flying Start
India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and decided to bowl first.
The decision initially appeared to backfire.
West Indies openers John Campbell and Justin Greaves attacked India’s bowlers confidently and built a massive 135-run opening partnership.
Campbell reached his half-century from 49 balls before Kuldeep finally gave India the breakthrough.
Campbell made 62 from 60 balls, including six fours and three sixes.
Greaves continued to dominate after his opening partner departed.
The all-rounder reached his maiden ODI century, scoring 101 from 108 balls.
His innings provided the foundation for West Indies to push towards a competitive total.
India vs West Indies 1st ODI 2026: Kuldeep Changes the Game
At one stage, West Indies looked capable of posting a much larger total.
Then Kuldeep Yadav intervened.
His ability to vary flight, pace and turn made life difficult for the West Indies middle order.
After Campbell’s dismissal, India gradually tightened their grip.
Greaves eventually fell for 101, and India’s bowlers prevented the visitors from converting their excellent start into a 320-plus total.
West Indies still finished strongly thanks to Amir Jangoo, who produced an unbeaten 58 from 43 balls.
Jangoo’s late acceleration helped West Indies reach:
West Indies – 295/7 in 50 overs
Justin Greaves: 101 (108)
John Campbell: 62 (60)
Amir Jangoo: 58* (43)
For India:
Kuldeep Yadav: 4/40
Prasidh Krishna: 2/60
Nitish Kumar Reddy: 1/45
India vs West Indies 1st ODI 2026: India Begin the Chase
India needed 296 runs to win.
The chase began with the experienced opening pair of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill.
The opening partnership produced 74 runs before Rohit was dismissed by Alzarri Joseph.
Rohit made 32 from 35 balls, providing India with a useful start.
Then came the partnership that effectively decided the match.
Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli Take Control
With Rohit gone, Virat Kohli joined captain Shubman Gill.
The pair immediately settled the chase.
Rather than chasing the target recklessly, they combined controlled strokeplay with calculated aggression.
Gill brought up his 10th ODI century, scoring:
Shubman Gill – 110 off 108 balls
His innings contained 13 fours and one six.
Kohli, meanwhile, moved through the gears.
The pair added 151 runs for the second wicket, completely taking the pressure away from the Indian innings.
Gill eventually fell to Roston Chase, but by then India were firmly in command.
Virat Kohli’s 139*: A Masterclass With History Attached
Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 139 from 88 balls was the defining innings of the chase.
He reached his century from just 74 balls.
But this was not simply another hundred.
It was a landmark innings.
Kohli crossed the enormous mark of 15,000 ODI runs, becoming only the second men’s batter after Sachin Tendulkar to reach the milestone.
More remarkably, Kohli reached the landmark in his 303rd ODI innings, becoming the fastest batter to 15,000 ODI runs. Tendulkar had required 377 innings.
The century was also Kohli’s:
- 55th ODI century
- 10th ODI century against West Indies
- 60th List A century
- 42nd international century in India
He also became the first batter to cross 7,000 ODI runs in home conditions, moving past Sachin Tendulkar’s previous mark.
And there was another remarkable feature to the innings.
Kohli smashed nine sixes, the most he has ever hit in a single ODI innings.
He finished with:
139 off 88 balls*
10 fours + 9 sixes
His strike rate was over 157.
India vs West Indies 1st ODI 2026: The Winning Shot
With India needing only a handful of runs to finish the chase, Kohli provided the perfect ending.
He launched the winning shot over the boundary and completed India’s eight-wicket victory.
India finished:
300/2 in 41.4 overs
Ruturaj Gaikwad remained unbeaten on 13 alongside Kohli.
The victory came with 50 deliveries still remaining.
India vs West Indies 1st ODI 2026 – Full Score
West Indies – 295/7 in 50 Overs
| Batter | Runs |
|---|---|
| John Campbell | 62 |
| Justin Greaves | 101 |
| Keacy Carty | 13 |
| Shai Hope | 12 |
| Amir Jangoo | 58* |
| Jewel Andrew | 0 |
| Roston Chase | 24 |
| Matthew Forde | 7 |
| Gudakesh Motie | 4* |
India Bowling
| Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|
| Kuldeep Yadav | 4/40 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 2/60 |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 1/45 |
India – 300/2 in 41.4 Overs
| Batter | Runs |
|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | 32 |
| Shubman Gill | 110 |
| Virat Kohli | 139* |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | 13* |
West Indies Bowling
| Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|
| Roston Chase | 1/64 |
| Alzarri Joseph | 1/81 |
India vs West Indies 1st ODI 2026: Virat Kohli’s Historic Numbers
Kohli’s innings deserves a separate place in the record books.
55th ODI Century
Kohli extended his record for the most ODI centuries by a men’s batter to 55.
15,000 ODI Runs
He became only the second batter after Sachin Tendulkar to reach 15,000 ODI runs.
Fastest to 15,000 ODI Runs
Kohli reached the landmark in 303 innings, significantly faster than Tendulkar’s 377 innings.
7,000 ODI Runs at Home
Kohli also became the first batter to cross 7,000 ODI runs on home soil.
10th ODI Hundred vs West Indies
His 139* was his 10th ODI century against West Indies, matching the record for most ODI hundreds against a single opponent.
Nine Sixes
The innings featured nine sixes, a career-best for Kohli in an ODI innings.
Shubman Gill’s 10th ODI Century
India’s captain also entered the record book.
Gill’s 110 from 108 balls was his 10th ODI century.
His century came at an important point in the chase and his 151-run partnership with Kohli transformed what could have been a challenging chase into a comfortable victory.
Gill’s innings contained 13 fours and one six.
For the new India ODI captain, it was also an ideal start to the home series.
Kuldeep Yadav: The Other Hero
While the batting dominated the headlines, Kuldeep’s contribution should not be overlooked.
West Indies had raced to 135 without losing a wicket.
They were threatening to build a massive first-innings total.
Kuldeep’s intervention changed the match.
His 4/40 helped India pull West Indies back and prevented the visitors from reaching an even bigger total.
That performance earned him the Player of the Match award.
India Take a 1-0 Series Lead
The victory gives India a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.
The teams now travel east for the second match.
2nd ODI
India vs West Indies
📅 September 30, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM IST
🏟️ ACA Stadium, Guwahati
India will therefore have an opportunity to seal the series in Guwahati.
The third ODI will be played on October 3 in New Chandigarh.
India vs West Indies 1st ODI 2026: Why This Victory Matters
This was more than a routine series-opening win.
For India, the home ODI season is an important part of the preparation leading towards the 2027 ODI World Cup.
The return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to the ODI setup has generated enormous attention, while Shubman Gill’s leadership represents the next phase of India’s 50-over cricket.
The first ODI offered a glimpse of that combination.
Rohit provided the start.
Gill supplied the captain’s hundred.
Kohli produced a historic match-winning masterclass.
Kuldeep controlled the middle overs.
And India walked away with a convincing victory.
India vs West Indies 1st ODI 2026: The Final Word
There are matches that India win.
And then there are matches that become part of the record book.
The first ODI in Thiruvananthapuram belonged firmly to the second category.
Justin Greaves’ maiden ODI century gave West Indies hope.
Kuldeep Yadav’s 4/40 brought India back into the contest.
Shubman Gill’s 110 took control of the chase.
And then Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 139 turned the match into a celebration.
Kohli crossed 15,000 ODI runs, registered his 55th ODI century, hit a career-best nine sixes in an ODI innings and finished the chase with an authoritative six.
India ended the day at 300/2 in 41.4 overs, winning by eight wickets.
The series now moves to Guwahati with India leading 1-0.
One match down.
Two to go.
And India have made their opening statement.
West Indies Tour of India 2026 – ODI Schedule
The ODI leg of the West Indies tour consists of three matches. All three fixtures are scheduled to start at 2:00 PM IST.
| ODI | Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | September 27, 2026 | 2:00 PM IST | Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram |
| 2nd ODI | September 30, 2026 | 2:00 PM IST | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
| 3rd ODI | October 3, 2026 | 2:00 PM IST | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh |
The schedule was announced by the BCCI as part of India’s international home season for 2026-27.
India vs West Indies 1st ODI 2026 – Playing XI
Note: The final playing XIs has confirmed after the toss. This section has been updated after the official team sheets are announced.
India XI
West Indies XI
India and West Indies playing XI has been updated after the toss.
India vs West Indies 2026 – T20I Schedule
After the three-match ODI series, India and West Indies will play a five-match T20I series. The T20I leg will begin on October 6, 2026, in Lucknow.
| T20I | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | October 6, 2026 | Lucknow |
| 2nd T20I | October 9, 2026 | Ranchi |
| 3rd T20I | October 11, 2026 | Indore |
| 4th T20I | October 14, 2026 | Hyderabad |
| 5th T20I | October 17, 2026 | Bengaluru |
The complete tour consists of eight international matches: three ODIs and five T20Is.
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