India started their three-match ODI series against West Indies with a comfortable eight-wicket victory in the first ODI at Thiruvananthapuram. West Indies posted 295/7 after batting first, but India chased down the target in just 41.4 overs, finishing on 300/2 with 50 balls remaining.
The result gave India an early advantage in the series, while West Indies will now look to bounce back in the second ODI.
India vs West Indies 1st ODI Match Details
Match: India vs West Indies 1st ODI
Date: September 27, 2026
Venue: Sports Hub International Cricket Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
Result: India won by 8 wickets
West Indies: 295/7
India: 300/2 in 41.4 overs
The West Indies made a competitive start with the bat, but India’s response was even stronger. The hosts chased the target with plenty of overs to spare.
West Indies Post 295/7
West Indies started positively after being asked to bat first.
John Campbell scored a quick 62 from 60 balls, while Justin Greaves produced an impressive maiden ODI century. Greaves helped West Indies build a strong opening partnership with Campbell before India began to take control.
Amir Jangoo also played an important late-innings role, remaining unbeaten on 58 from 43 balls.
West Indies eventually finished on 295/7 from their 50 overs, giving India a challenging but achievable target.
For India, Kuldeep Yadav was the standout bowler, finishing with excellent figures of 4/40. Prasidh Krishna also picked up two wickets.
Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli Dominate the Chase
India’s chase started positively, with the opening partnership helping the team reach 70 runs inside the first 10 overs.
After Rohit Sharma was dismissed by Alzarri Joseph, Virat Kohli joined Shubman Gill and changed the momentum of the chase.
The two batters produced a match-winning 151-run partnership from 132 balls, putting India firmly in control.
Gill went on to score 110 from 108 balls, recording his 10th ODI century.
Kohli then took the chase to another level.
Virat Kohli’s 55th ODI Century
The biggest individual highlight of the match was undoubtedly Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 139 from 88 balls.
Kohli reached his 55th ODI century and also became only the second player after Sachin Tendulkar to reach 15,000 ODI runs. He finished the match in style by hitting a six to complete India’s successful chase.
His performance provided India with the perfect finish after Gill had already put the chase on track.
Ruturaj Gaikwad remained unbeaten on 13 as India reached 300/2 in 41.4 overs.
What Does the Result Mean for the Series?
India now lead the three-match ODI series 1-0.
The second ODI is scheduled for September 30, 2026, at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati. West Indies will need a much stronger bowling performance if they want to level the series.
India, meanwhile, will have plenty of confidence after chasing almost 300 runs with eight wickets in hand.
The performances of Gill, Kohli and Kuldeep will be particularly encouraging for the Indian side.
Final Thoughts
The India vs West Indies 1st ODI turned into a comfortable victory for the hosts.
West Indies showed good batting quality and reached 295/7, but India’s response was clinical. Kuldeep Yadav’s four-wicket spell restricted West Indies, while centuries from Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli powered India to a convincing eight-wicket win.
With India leading the series 1-0, attention now turns to the second ODI in Guwahati.
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FAQs
Q1. Who won India vs West Indies 1st ODI?
India won the match by eight wickets.
Q2. What was West Indies’ score?
West Indies scored 295/7 in 50 overs.
Q3. What was India’s score?
India scored 300/2 in 41.4 overs.
Q4. Who scored centuries for India?
Shubman Gill scored 110, while Virat Kohli remained unbeaten on 139.
Q5. Who was India’s best bowler?
Kuldeep Yadav was India’s leading bowler with figures of 4/40.
Q6. When is the second ODI?
The second ODI will be played on September 30, 2026, in Guwahati.
