India won by eight wickets with 50 balls remaining in the opening ODI against West Indies, chasing 296 with remarkable authority as Virat Kohli made 139 and Shubman Gill struck 110. Kuldeep Yadav, the Player of the Match, set up the result with four wickets as India took a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.

West Indies posted 295/7 from their 50 overs, a total built around Justin Greaves’ excellent 101. John Campbell contributed 62 and Amir Jangoo made 58, giving the visitors a competitive platform in the first match of the West Indies tour of India 2026/27.

But Kuldeep’s four-wicket intervention ensured West Indies did not turn their strong batting work into an even more daunting target. Prasidh Krishna took two wickets and Nitish Kumar Reddy claimed one, with India consistently finding breakthroughs around the visitors’ principal contributions.

Kohli and Gill make light work of 296

India’s reply was emphatic. Rohit Sharma added 32 before Kohli and Gill took command, each reaching three figures in a chase that never slipped away from the hosts. Kohli’s 139 was the defining innings, while Gill’s 110 supplied the ideal balance as India finished on 300/2 in 41.4 overs.

West Indies managed only two wickets in the chase, one each for Roston Chase and Alzarri Joseph. Their attack had no answer, however, to the sustained control and scoring power of Kohli and Gill, who drove India beyond the target with 8.2 overs unused.

The result also gives added weight to the recent focus on Kohli’s desire to keep evolving his white-ball game. This was a commanding statement at the start of a new ODI series: a big chase, a century, and a decisive India victory.

Key performers

  • Virat Kohli: 139 runs for India.
  • Shubman Gill: 110 runs for India.
  • Justin Greaves: 101 runs for West Indies.
  • Kuldeep Yadav: 4 wickets for India and Player of the Match.
  • Prasidh Krishna: 2 wickets for India.
  • John Campbell: 62 runs for West Indies.
  • Amir Jangoo: 58 runs for West Indies.

NerdSports Stat: The two sides combined for 595 runs, yet only nine wickets fell across 91.4 overs as India overhauled 296 with 50 balls still in hand.

What it means for the series

India lead the ODI series 1-0 after the first of three matches. The second ODI is scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, followed by the third ODI on Saturday, October 3. The tour then moves into a five-match T20 series beginning on October 6.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the match between India and West Indies?

India won the match by 8 wickets with 50 balls remaining.

Who was the Player of the Match?

Kuldeep Yadav was named Player of the Match for taking 4 wickets.

What is the series standing after this match?

India lead the three-match ODI series 1-0 after winning the opening match.

Who was the top scorer in this match?

Virat Kohli top-scored with 139 runs.

When is the next match in the series?

The next match is the second ODI between India and West Indies on Wednesday, September 30.