India vs West Indies: Kohli's 15,000-Run Milestone, Kuldeep's 4-40 and the 5th T20I in Bengaluru

The india west indies series is back in the news as the 5th T20I approaches on Saturday, October 17, 2026, but the talking point from the ODI leg remains Virat Kohli's unbeaten 139 and Kuldeep Yadav's 4-40 in Thiruvananthapuram on September 27, 2026. India won that 1st ODI by eight wickets, with Kohli crossing the 15,000-run milestone in ODI cricket and captain Shubman Gill scoring 110 (source).

1st ODI: Kohli's 15,000-run milestone and India's eight-wicket win

On September 27, 2026, India chased down the target in Thiruvananthapuram with eight wickets to spare. Kohli's unbeaten 139 off 88 balls included the landmark 15,000th run, while Shubman Gill's 110 provided the support. The bowling effort was led by left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who was named Player of the Match.

Player	Contribution
Virat Kohli	139* (88 balls), crossed 15,000 ODI runs
Shubman Gill	110
Kuldeep Yadav	4-40 in 10 overs, Player of the Match

West Indies had built a 135-run opening stand before Kuldeep broke through, dismissing John Campbell, Shai Hope, Justin Greaves and Jewel Andrew to peg the visitors back.

Kuldeep Yadav's rhythm and the Player of the Match reaction

Kuldeep said he felt awkward accepting the Player of the Match award after Kohli's knock, but he also explained that his own spell was built on rhythm rather than aggression. He added that staying calm and reading the batters helped him vary pace and find his best deliveries.

In his own words at the post-match presentation, the left-arm wrist-spinner credited his rhythm and flow for the 4-40 return, noting that a confidence-restoring performance matters after being in and out of the Indian side.

Schedule for the 5th T20I in Bengaluru

The official West Indies schedule lists the 5th T20I at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

Why \"india west indies\" trended on Google in India

Google Trends India observed the term \"india west indies\" trending on September 28, 2026, with approximately 5,000 searches and a 900% rise in the previous 24 hours (source). This data confirms search interest around the series, but it does not verify match results or statistics on its own.