IND vs WI 1st ODI 2026: Kohli 139, Gill 110, Kuldeep 4/40 | India Win by 8 Wickets*
INTRODUCTION:-
India vs West Indies 1st ODI 2026: Team India started the three-match ODI series against West Indies with a convincing 8-wicket victory at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on September 27, 2026.
After winning the toss, India captain Shubman Gill elected to bowl first. West Indies made a strong start and posted 295/7 in 50 overs, but India produced an outstanding chase, reaching 300/2 in 41.4 overs.
The star performers were Kuldeep Yadav with 4/40, Shubman Gill with 110 and Virat Kohli with an unbeaten 139. India consequently took a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.
West Indies Make a Strong Start
West Indies openers Justin Greaves and John Campbell gave their team an excellent beginning.
The pair added 135 runs for the opening wicket, putting pressure on the Indian bowling attack. Campbell scored 62 off 60 balls, while Greaves continued his impressive innings and registered his maiden ODI century.
Greaves eventually scored 101 runs, while Amir Jangoo provided a late boost with an unbeaten 58.
However, West Indies struggled to maintain their momentum after the opening partnership.
Kuldeep Yadav Changes the Game
The turning point of the West Indies innings was Kuldeep Yadav’s four-wicket spell.
The left-arm wrist-spinner finished with excellent figures of 4 wickets for 40 runs in 10 overs. His spell helped India restrict West Indies to 295/7 despite their excellent start.
Kuldeep’s wickets during the middle overs prevented West Indies from reaching an even bigger total and gave India a manageable target to chase.
India Start the Chase Quickly
India began the chase positively, with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill putting together a 74-run opening partnership.
Rohit contributed 32 runs before being dismissed, bringing Virat Kohli to the crease.
From there, Gill and Kohli took complete control of the chase.
Shubman Gill Scores Another ODI Century
Captain Shubman Gill produced another impressive ODI innings.
Gill scored 110 runs from 108 balls, hitting 13 fours and one six. His century was his 11th in ODI cricket.
Gill and Kohli then produced a match-winning partnership of 151 runs, effectively taking the game away from West Indies.
Virat Kohli’s Stunning 139*
The biggest highlight of the match was undoubtedly Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 139.
Kohli scored his runs from just 88 balls, hitting 10 fours and 9 sixes. He reached his century from 74 balls and continued attacking until the end.
The innings was also historic because Kohli reached 15,000 ODI runs, becoming only the second batter after Sachin Tendulkar to achieve the milestone.
It was Kohli’s 55th ODI century and his 10th ODI hundred against West Indies.
India Win by 8 Wickets
India completed the chase in 41.4 overs, finishing on 300/2.
Virat Kohli remained unbeaten on 139, while Ruturaj Gaikwad finished unbeaten on 13. India won the match by eight wickets and took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
West Indies Top Performers
- Justin Greaves: 101
- John Campbell: 62
- Amir Jangoo: 58*
- Kuldeep Yadav: 4/40
India Top Performers
- Virat Kohli: 139*
- Shubman Gill: 110
- Rohit Sharma: 32
IND vs WI 2nd ODI
Following India’s victory in the series opener, the second ODI is scheduled for September 30, 2026, in Guwahati. India will enter the match with a 1-0 series advantage.
Final Verdict
The first ODI had everything a cricket fan could ask for—an excellent century from Justin Greaves, a match-changing spell from Kuldeep Yadav and spectacular centuries from Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli.
India’s successful chase of 296 showcased the quality of their batting, while Kuldeep’s four-wicket haul proved crucial in restricting West Indies to a chaseable total.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. Who won IND vs WI 1st ODI 2026?
India defeated West Indies by 8 wickets in the first ODI.
Q. What was West Indies’ score in the 1st ODI?
West Indies scored 295/7 in 50 overs.
Q. What was India’s score?
India scored 300/2 in 41.4 overs.
Q. Who scored a century for West Indies?
Justin Greaves scored 101 runs, his maiden ODI century.
Q. Who scored the most runs for India?
Virat Kohli top-scored with an unbeaten 139.
Q. How many wickets did Kuldeep Yadav take?
Kuldeep Yadav took 4 wickets for 40 runs in 10 overs.
Q. How many runs did Shubman Gill score?
Shubman Gill scored 110 runs from 108 balls.
Q. How many ODI centuries does Virat Kohli have?
Kohli’s century in this match was his 55th ODI hundred.
Q. What is India’s position in the series?
India lead the three-match ODI series 1-0.
