India produced a dominant batting performance against West Indies in the first ODI of the three-match series, chasing down a target of 296 in just 41.4 overs at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday, September 27.Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill smashed centuries to guide India to 300/2 and an eight-wicket victory. Kohli remained unbeaten on 139 from 88 balls, while Gill scored 110 from 108 deliveries.Key HighlightsIndia defeated West Indies by eight wickets in the first ODI.West Indies posted 295/7 in 50 overs.Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 139 off 88 balls.Shubman Gill made 110 off 108 deliveries.India chased the 296-run target in 41.4 overs.Kohli also crossed 15,000 ODI runs during the chase.India now lead the three-match ODI series 1-0.Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill Dominate the ChaseIndia began the chase positively with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill putting together an opening partnership before Rohit was dismissed for 32.Gill then combined with Virat Kohli to take the chase away from West Indies. The pair added 151 runs for the second wicket, putting India firmly in control. Gill brought up his 10th ODI century before being dismissed for 110.Kohli remained unbeaten and continued attacking the West Indies bowling attack. His 139 came from 88 balls and included 10 fours and nine sixes. He completed his 55th ODI century during the innings.Virat Kohli Completes 15,000 ODI RunsThe first ODI also became a landmark game for Virat Kohli. During the chase, he crossed 15,000 runs in ODI cricket, becoming only the second batter after Sachin Tendulkar to reach the milestone.Kohli reached the landmark in his 303rd ODI innings before continuing on to his unbeaten 139.Kuldeep Yadav Restricts West IndiesEarlier, West Indies posted 295/7 after being asked to bat first. Justin Greaves scored his maiden ODI century, making 101 from 108 balls, while John Campbell contributed 62.Kuldeep Yadav was India's leading bowler, taking four wickets for 40 runs in his 10 overs. Prasidh Krishna picked up two wickets as India restricted the visitors below the 300-run mark.After the strong start from West Indies, Kuldeep's spell helped India regain control of the innings. Amir Jangoo also scored an unbeaten 58 as the visitors finished on 295/7.India Take 1-0 Lead in ODI SeriesIndia completed the chase at 300/2 in 41.4 overs, with 50 balls remaining. Ruturaj Gaikwad was unbeaten on 13 alongside Kohli at the end of the innings.The result gives India a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series against West Indies. The second ODI will now become the next opportunity for the visitors to level the series.
