India vs West Indies Highlights 1st ODI: Twin centuries from Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill seal 8-wicket win for IND
India vs West Indies Highlights 1st ODI: Virat Kohli smashed 139, while Shubman Gill hit 110 as India won with 8 wickets in hand and 50 balls to spare. Kuldeep Yadav starred earlier with the ball picking up 4 wickets.

India vs West Indies Highlights 1st ODI: IND defeated WI by a margin of 8 wickets and 50 balls to spare.
Chasing 296 to win, India got off to a flying start with Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma stitching 74 runs for the opening wicket. Rohit was dismissed for 32. Shubman Gill then went on to score a century. Virat Kohli, however overshadowed his captain with an unbeaten 139-run knock, thus hitting his 86th international ton. He also surpassed 15,000 ODI runs in the process....Read More
West Indies posted a competitive 295/7 in 50 overs after being asked to bat first ,building their innings around a superb 101 from Justin Greaves and two important supporting knocks from John Campbell (62) and Amir Jangoo (58). From 135/0, West Indies slipped to 198/5, courtesy Kuldeep Yadav.
Kuldeep was India's standout bowler with 4/40 from 10 overs, while Prasidh Krishna claimed 2/60 and Nitish Kumar Reddy 1/45.
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- 27 Sept 2026, 09:45:36 PM IST
India seal massive win!!
Virat Kohli finished things off in style, as he hit two sixes on the trot to seal an 8-wicket win for India. He remains not out on 139, as the Men in Blue win the game with 50 balls to spare. This is a dominating performance for India and puts a stamp to the fact that Virat is still the team's main man heading into next year's World Cup in South Africa.
- 27 Sept 2026, 09:26:35 PM IST
Fifty-run stand!!
India have put on their third 50+ run stand of the day, as Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad stitched a half-century partnership for the third wicket. Kohli has scored the bulk of the runs.
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{{/htLoading}} - 27 Sept 2026, 09:24:32 PM IST
India in hurry!!
India are in a hurry to chase down the 296-run target. Virat Kohli is looking in sublime touch as he is smashing fours and sixes at will. India now need 20 runs to win in 58 balls. But it looks like this will be over in the next over or two.
- 27 Sept 2026, 09:14:17 PM IST
CENTURY for Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli has once again proved why he is called the chase master. He has smashed yet another century, and he did it in style smashing Gudakesh Motie straight over his head for a six. This is his 55th ODI ton, and his 86th hundred overall.
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{{/htLoading}} - 27 Sept 2026, 08:56:31 PM IST
Shubman Gill departs
India have lost their second wicket of the night, as Shubman Gill loses his wicket after scoring 110. He smashed a ball from Roston Chase straight into the hands of Jewel Andrew in the deep. Ruturaj Gaikwad has now joined Virat Kohli in the crase, as India need just 70 runs to win.
- 27 Sept 2026, 08:47:02 PM IST
India racing towards target
India have the upper hand, with Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill hitting the West Indies bowlers all over the park. They now need 79 runs from 17 overs. They are racing towards the target of 296.
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{{/htLoading}} - 27 Sept 2026, 08:34:59 PM IST
Century for Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill has been the star with the bat for India so far. He has smashed a century, the 10th of his ODI career. He and Virat Kohli are ticking along nicely, as they are heading towards a big win over West Indies. India now need 96 more runs to win.
- 27 Sept 2026, 08:30:00 PM IST
Big milestone for Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli has completed yet another milestone in his ODI career. He has now become only the second batter after Sachin Tendulkar to complete this milestone. India are well on their way to chase down 296.
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Hundred-run partnership
Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill have got West Indies by the scruff of their neck as they are chasing down the target of 296 with ease. The duo have stitched 100 runs for the second wicket, with Gill nearing a ton of his own.
- 27 Sept 2026, 08:17:46 PM IST
Fifty for Kohli
Virat Kohli has smashed his half-century in style, as he hit Alzarri Joseph for a six straight over his head. India are now in a comfortable position in the run chase needing 127 to win from 140 balls.
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{{/htLoading}} - 27 Sept 2026, 08:09:52 PM IST
Virat Kohli at his vintage best
Chase master Virat Kohli is keeping things simple just like he does. Even though he has slammed just 3 fours and a six, his running between the wickets has been exceptional, as he has already raced to 41 runs from 36 balls. Shubman Gill is also going strong at the other end, as the West Indies bowlers seem to not have any answers.
- 27 Sept 2026, 07:57:43 PM IST
50-run partnership for Virat-Shubman
The good partberships continue to come in for India. After a 74-run opening stand, Virat Kohli and joined Shubman Gill to stitch another 50-run stand. They are now well on course to chase down the 296-run target.
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{{/htLoading}} - 27 Sept 2026, 07:45:46 PM IST
Fifty for Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill has played a captain's knock in this run chase of 260. He hit his half-century, the 21st of his ODI career. He will now look to convert this into a big score. Virat Kohli continues the good start that he had, already scoring 25 runs.
- 27 Sept 2026, 07:30:38 PM IST
Virat Kohli off to good start
Virat Kohli has taken no time to get going after coming on to the crease post Rohit Sharma's wicket. He has raced to 15 runs in just 8 balls, and has already hit a four and a six. Shubman Gill, on the other hand, is inching closer to his half-century.
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Rohit Sharma GONE!!
Rohit Sharma could not convert his flying start into a big score. He went out of 32 runs, as he skied a ball from Alzarri Joseph straight into the hands of Jewel Andrew at deep square leg. This is the 4th time in ODIs that Rohit has been dismissed by the West Indian pacer. Virat Kohli now comes to the crease to join his captain.
- 27 Sept 2026, 07:15:35 PM IST
Chase brings some respite to Rohit-Shubman carnage
Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill have been smashing the West Indies bowlers all over the park, as they scored 70 runs without losing a wicket in the powerplay. Roston Chase was introduced in the 11th over, and he brought some respite to the carnage, giving away just 4 runs.
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Gill looking unstoppable
In the previous over, Gill used the pace of Alzhari Joseph. Hope turned to Motie, but Gill has not stopped. He goes inside out over covers for a maximum and then follows it up with a great shot for a boundary.
IND - 64/0 (9)
- 27 Sept 2026, 07:01:56 PM IST
50 comes up for India
Wonderful shot!!!! Graceful, beautiful and no more adjectives. Supreme!!!! With that boundary India go past 50.
IND - 53/0 (8)
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Shubman Gill catching up
Now, Shubman Gill is catching up with some boundaries. Elegance is in abundance with the two Indian openers. India now have the start they needed for this chase.
IND - 49/0 (7.3)
- 27 Sept 2026, 06:52:02 PM IST
Rohit Sharma playing positive cricket
Rohit Sharma is getting into his elements. He is striking the ball brilliantly and is getting the boundaries that will boost his confidence early in the innings.
IND - 38/0 (5.5)
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Dropped!!!!
A simple catch!!!! Dropped by Keemo Paul. Shubman Gill survives. West Indies might pay bigtime for this blunder.
IND - 22/0 (4.1)
- 27 Sept 2026, 06:41:59 PM IST
End of the fourth over
So, four overs are done. Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma are looking very good. So far, the West Indian bowlers have not troubled these two openers.
IND - 22/0 (4)
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{{/htLoading}} - 27 Sept 2026, 06:35:28 PM IST
Steady start from India
The two Indian openers are looking to get a good idea of the pitch. They are looking good but have not yet taken off. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma is playing some gorgeous shots.
IND - 12/0 (2.3)
- 27 Sept 2026, 06:25:52 PM IST
Rohit Sharma in sublime touch
A bit of shape away from the batter. Sharma gets to the pitch of the delivery and drives it through covers. He gets going with a boundary, what a brilliant start.
IND - 4/0 (0.1)
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{{/htLoading}} - 27 Sept 2026, 06:24:18 PM IST
India start their chase
Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma mark their guards. As India get ready to chase down 296. It will be a tough task, although the pitch looks good for batting. But India will hoper for a good start from their openers.
IND - 0/0 (0)
- 27 Sept 2026, 05:55:18 PM IST
End of the innings
The Indian bowlers did a brilliant job after the wonderful start West Indies to restrict them to 295. India will be happy with the efforts the bowlers put in, especially in the middle phase and in the death overs.
WI - 295/7 (50)
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{{/htLoading}} - 27 Sept 2026, 05:49:21 PM IST
WICKET!!!
IN THE AIR AND TAKEN!!! Forde goes for the big shot, but he ends up getting a top edge. Naman Dhir at long-off takes the catch and that is the end of Forde.
WI - 288/7 (49.1)
- 27 Sept 2026, 05:41:48 PM IST
50 up for Jangoo
Brilliant knock from Jangoo under pressure. He picked up the innings jut when West Indies were falling apart.
WI - 279/6 (47.5)
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{{/htLoading}} - 27 Sept 2026, 05:37:42 PM IST
The last three overs of the innings
The final three overs left in the West Indies innings. They will look to get at least 31 runs in them to get to the 300 mark.
WI - 269/6 (47)
- 27 Sept 2026, 05:27:09 PM IST
BOWLED HIM!!!
CHASE GOES!!!! Krishna with another wicket. Chase swings across the line and misses. The ball shatters the stumps and a crucial wicket at the correct moment for India.
WI - 250/6 (45)
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West Indies taking off
Amir Jangoo and Chase are accelerating at the right time. They are getting the boundaries and West Indies are dreaming of a total over 300 once more.
WI - 243/5 (43)
- 27 Sept 2026, 05:13:11 PM IST
Roston Chase looks good in the middle
West Indies need a powerful finish and it seems Roston Chase could be the man. He is picking up the boundaries and West Indies suddenly gaining momentum.
WI - 224/5 (42)
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{{/htLoading}} - 27 Sept 2026, 05:05:25 PM IST
The final 10 overs
So, that is the end of the 40th over. West Indies need about 87 runs to go past the 300 park they need a acceleration around now.
WI - 213/5 (40)
- 27 Sept 2026, 04:56:47 PM IST
200 comes up for West Indies
The 200 comes up for West Indies. They have around 12 overs left now. The visitors will be desperate to score at least a 100 runs from here on.
WI - 202/5 (37.4)
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{{/htLoading}} - 27 Sept 2026, 04:48:48 PM IST
GONE!!!
Another wicket!!!! Two in two for Kuldeep Yadav. This innings is unravelling really quickly. Andrews departs for a golden duck and Rohit Sharma with the catch. The match has now completely changed complexion.
IND - 198/5 (35.4)
- 27 Sept 2026, 04:46:55 PM IST
A brilliant review
Good length ball at the off stump. Greaves looks to sweep that but misses and is wrapped on the pads. A big appeal for leg before but the umpire is not interested. A bit of discussion and the review is taken. The ball tracking shows three reds, the decision has to be overturned, it is OUT. India have another wicket. Brilliant call from Kuldeep. This game is now slipping away from the visitors' grip.
WI - 198/4 (35.3)
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{{/htLoading}} - 27 Sept 2026, 04:40:22 PM IST
WHAT AN INNINGS!!!
A single and that is the century for Justin Greaves. What a knock!!!! He attacked early and then settled down holding one end. Wickets have been falling around him, but Greaves has kept going. A brilliant century from the West Indies opener.
WI - 196/3 (34.2)
- 27 Sept 2026, 04:37:39 PM IST
Kuldeep strikes!!!
IN THE AIR AND TAKEN!!!! Kuldeep Yadav does it again. Hope looks to give Kuldeep the charge but just manages to get a leading edge. An easy catch taken and this game is suddenly changing complexion.
IND - 195/3 (33.5)
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West Indies struggling to get the momentum going
The Indian bowlers have done a great job in taking the momentum away from the innings. For now, the batters are just rotating the strike. At some point, they need to go for the kill.
WI - 187/2 (32)
- 27 Sept 2026, 04:18:51 PM IST
WICKET!!!!
IN THE AIR AND TAKEN!!!! Carty was stuck in the middle. He goes for the pull and gets a top edge. Shubman Gill takes an easy catch and India have the second wicket at the right stage.
WI - 176/2 (30.1)
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20 overs left in the innings
End of the 30th over, West Indies are positioned brilliantly. But, they now need to think of accelerating soon.
WI - 176/1 (30)
- 27 Sept 2026, 04:07:43 PM IST
Greaves continues with his grace
A brilliant boundary past the mid-off fielder. A bit of release of pressure and Greaves continues with the grace he has shown so far. Greaves is nearing a well played century now.
WI - 168/1 (28)
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Nitish Kumar Reddy back into the attack
Gill goes back to Reddy. He conceded 17 runs in the second over of the innings and was off the attack since then. He returns now.
WI - 161/1 (27)
- 27 Sept 2026, 04:02:15 PM IST
Great over from Brar
Brar has looked good in his second spell. A brilliant over again there. West Indies are losing the momentum completely, even the singles are drying up.
WI - 161/1 (27)
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Halfway through the innings
That is the end of the 25th over. West Indies have slowed down a tad. The Indian team need a wicket to change the complexion of this game further.
WI - 156/1 (25)
- 27 Sept 2026, 03:43:56 PM IST
150 up for West Indies
West Indies reach 150. They will look to post something well past 350 from here.
WI - 150/1 (23)
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Greaves looking to rebuild with Carty
Greaves is not giving his start away. He is holding one end while the new man Keacy Carty tries to get going.
WI - 140/1 (21)
- 27 Sept 2026, 03:31:45 PM IST
WICKET!!!
A WICKET AT LAST!!!! Campbell departs. India get the first wicket and it is Kuldeep Yadav who provides the breakthrough. An opening for India and they will look to bounce back.
IND - 135/1 (19.2)
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No signs of a wicket for India
The partnership keeps going strong. Gill is rotating his bowlers looking for a wicket.
WI - 129/0 (18)
- 27 Sept 2026, 03:14:19 PM IST
Kuldeep Yadav comes into the attack
Shubman Gill is searching for wickets and he turns to Kuldeep Yadav in that search.
WI - 107/0 (15)
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