Kohli Powers India to a Big Win over West Indies
Kohli scored his 55th ODI century and Gill added 110 as India overhauled 295 with 56 balls left.
- In Thiruvananthapuram, Virat Kohli smashed his record-extending 55th ODI century against West Indies while simultaneously becoming only the second batter to surpass 15,000 runs in the 50-over format.
- India successfully chased 295 runs after captain Shubman Gill and Kohli added 151 runs in the middle, pushing West Indies out of the contest during the first ODI.
- Kohli finished unbeaten on 139 runs off 88 deliveries, reaching three figures in 74 balls, while Gill scored 110 runs off 108 balls to secure victory with 56 balls remaining.
- Spinner Kuldeep Yadav earned Player of the Match honors by claiming four wickets for 40 runs, restricting West Indies after openers John Campbell and Justin Campbell provided a strong start.
- Ahead of the ODI World Cup 2027, Kohli's improved strike rate and late-career adaptation signal a positive outlook for the national team as he continues evolving his batting approach.
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'Feels awkward to receive POTM' - Kuldeep Yadav reacts to Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill's century
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Islamabad PostKohli powers India to a big win over West Indies
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Virat Kohli hit a record-extending 55th one-day international century to lead India to a dominant eight-wicket win over the West Indies in the series opener on Sunday. Kohli, who hit an unbeaten 139, put on 151 runs for the second wicket with skipper Shubman Gill (110) as India chased down their victory target of 296 with 50 balls to spare in Thiruvananthapuram. Kohli hit the winning six, the ninth in his 88-ball knock as Ind…
1st ODI: Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill centuries power India to emphatic 8-wicket win over West Indies
Virat Kohli scored his 55th ODI century while Shubman Gill contributed a solid hundred. India chased down the 295-run target with ease in Thiruvananthapuram. Kuldeep Yadav took four wickets to stifle the West Indies' batting effort. Justin Greaves made a maiden ODI century, but his efforts were insufficient. The match showcased India's dominance in One Day Internationals on home soil.
Virat Kohli Smashes Record-Extending 55th Century As Star Indian Batter Dominates In India Vs West Indies 1st ODI 2026
Virat Kohli cemented his legendary status by scoring his 55th ODI century and surpassing 15,000 career runs in the same phenomenal innings against West Indies. This historic double milestone further extends his record at the top of the all-time centuries list
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