IND vs WI 1st ODI 2026: Virat Kohli Breaks Sachin's Record as India Wins by 8 Wickets

India Dominates 1st ODI Against West Indies

The Indian cricket team secured a commanding 8-wicket victory over the West Indies in the first ODI of the three-match series on September 27, 2026, in Trivandrum. Chasing a target of 296, India reached the mark in the 42nd over, taking a 1-0 lead in the series [1].

Virat Kohli's Historic Milestones

The match was defined by a masterclass from Virat Kohli, who scored an unbeaten 139 runs off just 74 balls. This performance marked his 55th ODI century and saw him cross the monumental milestone of 15,000 career ODI runs [1].

Crucially, Kohli rewrote the record books by surpassing Sachin Tendulkar for the most ODI runs scored in a single country. While Tendulkar still holds the overall record for most ODI runs globally (with over 18,000), Kohli now holds the specific record for the highest run tally within one nation [1]. Captain Shubman Gill provided strong support with a century of his own, scoring 110 runs to ensure a swift chase.

Kuldeep Yadav's Match-Winning Spell

Despite the batting fireworks, the 'Man of the Match' award went to spinner Kuldeep Yadav. The West Indies had started strongly with a massive opening partnership, but Kuldeep broke the momentum by taking 4 wickets for 40 runs in 10 overs [1]. His key wickets included opener John Campbell (62), Justin Greaves (101), Shai Hope (12), and Jewel Andrew (0), effectively stalling the Caribbean side's scoring rate.

West Indies: A Late-Career Glory for Justin Greaves

For the West Indies, the highlight was a resilient performance by 32-year-old Justin Greaves. Greaves smashed his maiden ODI century in 104 balls, becoming the third-oldest West Indies player to achieve a first-century milestone [2].

Greaves and John Campbell shared a 135-run opening stand, which stands as the third-largest opening partnership by the West Indies against India on Indian soil [2]. The only larger partnerships in India were recorded in 1988 (164 runs) and 1983 (149 runs).

Key Match Statistics (Sept 27, 2026)

Player/Team	Achievement	Detail
Virat Kohli	139* (74 balls)	55th ODI Century & 15,000 career runs
Shubman Gill	110 runs	Century as Captain
Kuldeep Yadav	4/40 (10 overs)	Man of the Match
Justin Greaves	101 runs	Maiden ODI Century at age 32
West Indies	295/7 (50 overs)	135-run opening stand