India made a commanding start to the West Indies tour of India 2026, defeating the visitors by eight wickets in the first ODI at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on September 27, 2026.
West Indies posted a competitive 295/7 from 50 overs, powered by Justin Greaves’ maiden ODI hundred and John Campbell’s 62. India made the target look comfortable, reaching 300/2 in just 41.4 overs behind centuries from Virat Kohli and captain Shubman Gill.
Kohli produced the headline performance with an unbeaten 139 from only 88 balls, while Gill scored 110 from 108 deliveries. Earlier, Kuldeep Yadav’s brilliant 4/40 prevented West Indies from turning a superb opening partnership into an even bigger total. Kuldeep was named Player of the Match.
The victory gives India a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.
IND vs WI 1st ODI 2026 Match Summary
| Match Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs West Indies, 1st ODI |
| Date | September 27, 2026 |
| Venue | Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Toss | India won and fielded |
| West Indies | 295/7 (50 overs) |
| India | 300/2 (41.4 overs) |
| Result | India won by 8 wickets |
| Virat Kohli | 139 off 88* |
| Shubman Gill | 110 off 108 |
| Justin Greaves | 101 off 108 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 4/40 |
| Player of the Match | Kuldeep Yadav |
| Series Score | India lead 1-0 |
West Indies Make a Flying Start
India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and chose to bowl first, but West Indies quickly showed that the pitch offered plenty for batters.
Openers John Campbell and Justin Greaves attacked the Indian bowlers during the first 20 overs and put together a superb 135-run opening partnership in 19.2 overs.
Campbell was particularly aggressive, scoring:
John Campbell – 62 off 60 balls
His innings included six fours and three sixes. West Indies were scoring at more than six runs per over during significant parts of the opening stand and looked capable of reaching well beyond 300.
India needed a breakthrough, and once again Kuldeep Yadav provided it.
Kuldeep Yadav Breaks the Opening Partnership
Kuldeep dismissed Campbell for 62 when the left-hander attempted a sweep and was caught by Prasidh Krishna.
That wicket completely changed the rhythm of the West Indies innings.
The Indian spinner continued attacking through the middle overs, varying his pace and using his wrist-spin to prevent the visitors from maintaining their early scoring rate.
Kuldeep eventually finished with outstanding figures of:
10 overs – 4 wickets – 40 runs
His spell was ultimately enough to earn him the Player of the Match award despite the centuries scored later by Kohli and Gill.
Justin Greaves Scores Maiden ODI Century
While wickets began falling around him, Justin Greaves continued to anchor the West Indies innings.
He reached his maiden ODI century and eventually scored:
101 runs from 108 balls
Greaves’ innings gave West Indies a platform after the loss of Campbell, although India’s bowlers did well to prevent him from accelerating significantly after reaching three figures.
His hundred was one of the strongest performances of the match and ensured India would have a substantial target to chase.
Amir Jangoo Adds Late-Order Momentum
West Indies needed a strong finish after India’s middle-over comeback, and Amir Jangoo provided it.
Jangoo struck an unbeaten:
58 from 43 balls*
His innings helped West Indies recover enough momentum to finish at 295/7 from their 50 overs.
India’s bowling figures included:
- Kuldeep Yadav – 4/40
- Prasidh Krishna – 2/60
- Nitish Kumar Reddy – 1/45
A target of 296 looked competitive, but what followed turned into another demonstration of India’s batting depth.
India Begin Chase Aggressively
India opened with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill.
The pair immediately reduced the pressure created by the target and put together a 74-run opening partnership.
Rohit scored 32 before Alzarri Joseph dismissed him in the 12th over.
That brought Virat Kohli to the crease—and from that point, the West Indies bowlers struggled to regain control.
Shubman Gill Scores His 10th ODI Century
Captain Shubman Gill played a composed innings at the top of the order.
He mixed controlled stroke play with regular boundary scoring and eventually completed his 10th ODI century.
Gill finished with:
110 runs from 108 balls
13 fours and 1 six
His innings gave Kohli the freedom to accelerate at the other end while ensuring India remained well ahead of the required run rate.
Gill was eventually dismissed by Roston Chase, but by then India were completely in command.
Gill and Kohli Share Match-Winning 151-Run Partnership
The decisive phase of India’s chase came through the partnership between Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli.
The pair added:
151 runs from 132 balls
Their partnership effectively took the game away from West Indies.
Gill played the steadier role, while Kohli gradually increased the tempo before launching into an increasingly aggressive second half of his innings.
West Indies also hurt their chances with missed opportunities in the field, including dropped catches, while dew made defending the target even more difficult.
Virat Kohli Smashes 55th ODI Century
The defining performance of the match came from Virat Kohli.
The former India captain produced one of his most aggressive recent ODI innings, scoring:
139 not out from 88 balls
His hundred was the 55th ODI century of his career, extending his own record for the most hundreds in men’s ODI cricket.
Kohli did not merely guide India through the chase—he completely dominated the latter stages.
He hit nine sixes, the most he has struck in an ODI innings, and finished the match in emphatic fashion.
Virat Kohli Reaches 15,000 ODI Runs
The innings also produced another extraordinary career milestone.
Kohli became only the second men’s batter to reach 15,000 ODI runs, joining Sachin Tendulkar.
The achievement added another chapter to an already remarkable ODI career and came during a match in which Kohli was able to celebrate both the milestone and a match-winning century.
The 37-year-old reached the landmark during his 139* and then stayed unbeaten until the end.
Kohli Finishes the Match With a Six
Few players have built a stronger reputation for completing ODI chases than Kohli, and the first ODI ended in fitting fashion.
India entered the 42nd over needing only a handful of runs.
Kohli struck consecutive sixes late in the over, including the winning shot over fine leg, as India finished at:
300/2 in 41.4 overs
India therefore chased 296 with 50 balls remaining and eight wickets in hand.
Ruturaj Gaikwad was unbeaten on 13 at the other end.
IND vs WI 1st ODI Full Score Summary
West Indies – 295/7 (50 overs)
Justin Greaves – 101 (108)
John Campbell – 62 (60)
Amir Jangoo – 58*
India Bowling
Kuldeep Yadav – 4/40
Prasidh Krishna – 2/60
Nitish Kumar Reddy – 1/45
India – 300/2 (41.4 overs)
Virat Kohli – 139 (88)*
Shubman Gill – 110 (108)
Rohit Sharma – 32
Ruturaj Gaikwad – 13*
West Indies Bowling
Roston Chase – 1/64
Alzarri Joseph – 1/81
India won by eight wickets.
Why Kuldeep Yadav Was Player of the Match
With Gill scoring 110 and Kohli producing an unbeaten 139, some fans may wonder why Kuldeep Yadav received the Player of the Match award.
The answer lies in the timing of his spell.
West Indies were 135 without loss and appeared on course for a huge total when Kuldeep entered the decisive phase of the innings.
He dismissed Campbell, later removed Greaves soon after his century, and finished with 4/40, helping India limit West Indies to 295 rather than allowing the visitors to push toward a much more difficult total.
Kuldeep himself said during the presentation that he enjoyed his rhythm and variations, while also praising Gill and Kohli’s batting performances.
Naman Dhir Makes ODI Debut
The match was also memorable for Naman Dhir, who received his first ODI cap.
Captain Shubman Gill presented the cap before the game, giving India another new international player during a period when the team continues to develop depth ahead of the next ODI World Cup.
Although he did not need to bat, Dhir was involved in the field during West Indies’ innings.
Five Biggest Highlights of IND vs WI 1st ODI
The match produced several major talking points:
- Virat Kohli smashed 139 from 88 balls* and completed his 55th ODI century.
- Kohli crossed 15,000 ODI runs, becoming only the second men’s player to do so.
- Shubman Gill scored his 10th ODI hundred, making 110.
- Kuldeep Yadav took 4/40 and won Player of the Match.
- Justin Greaves scored his maiden ODI century with 101 for West Indies.
India Take 1-0 Series Lead
The eight-wicket win gives India a 1-0 advantage in the three-match ODI series.
The next match will be:
India vs West Indies – 2nd ODI
Date: September 30, 2026
Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
West Indies now need victory in Guwahati to keep the series alive, while India have an opportunity to secure the series with one match remaining.
India vs West Indies 1st ODI FAQs
Who won India vs West Indies 1st ODI 2026?
India won by eight wickets, chasing West Indies’ 295/7 and reaching 300/2 in 41.4 overs.
Who scored the most runs in IND vs WI 1st ODI?
Virat Kohli was the highest scorer with an unbeaten 139 from 88 balls.
How many runs did Shubman Gill score?
Gill made 110 from 108 balls, completing his 10th ODI century.
How many runs did Virat Kohli score?
Kohli scored 139 not out from 88 deliveries and finished the chase with a six.
How many ODI centuries does Virat Kohli have?
The Thiruvananthapuram innings was Kohli’s 55th ODI century.
Did Virat Kohli complete 15,000 ODI runs?
Yes. Kohli became only the second men’s cricketer after Sachin Tendulkar to reach 15,000 ODI runs.
Who was Player of the Match?
Kuldeep Yadav received the award after taking 4/40 from 10 overs.
Who scored a century for West Indies?
Justin Greaves scored 101 from 108 balls, his maiden ODI hundred.
What was the West Indies score?
West Indies finished with 295/7 from 50 overs.
When is India vs West Indies 2nd ODI?
The second ODI is scheduled for September 30, 2026 in Guwahati.
Final Words
The India vs West Indies 1st ODI 2026 provided virtually everything Indian fans could have wanted: wickets from Kuldeep Yadav, a captain’s hundred from Shubman Gill and another historic chase from Virat Kohli.
West Indies had begun strongly through Justin Greaves’ maiden ODI century and John Campbell’s 62, but Kuldeep’s four-wicket spell restricted the visitors to 295/7.
India then took control.
After Rohit Sharma and Gill added 74 for the first wicket, Gill and Kohli shared a 151-run partnership that made the chase increasingly one-sided. Gill completed his 10th ODI hundred before departing for 110, while Kohli continued until the end.
Kohli’s 139 not out from 88 balls was the defining image of the night. It brought him his 55th ODI hundred, more than 15,000 ODI career runs and nine sixes, before he fittingly completed India’s victory with another maximum.
India finished on 300/2 in only 41.4 overs, winning by eight wickets and taking a 1-0 lead in the series.
The teams now head to Guwahati for the second ODI on September 30, where India will look to seal the series and West Indies will attempt to force a decider.
