Kohli’s 139 powers India to ODI win and 15,000-run mark

India beat West Indies by eight wickets in the first one-day international in Thiruvananthapuram on September 27, completing a successful chase as Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 139 and crossed 15,000 career runs in the format. India finished at 300 for two in 41.4 overs, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Kohli made 139 from 88 balls, hitting 10 fours and nine sixes, and recorded his 55th ODI century. He reached 15,000 ODI runs in his 303rd innings, becoming the second player to pass the mark after Sachin Tendulkar, who reached it in 377 innings. The milestone came during the chase, and Kohli’s innings ended with India securing the win. Captain Shubman Gill also scored a century, making 110 from 108 balls. Kohli and Gill added 151 runs for the second wicket, taking control of the pursuit after India lost an opening batter. Rohit Sharma had scored 32. Ruturaj Gaikwad was at the crease with Kohli when India reached the target. West Indies made 295 for seven in 50 overs. Justin Greaves top-scored with 101, while John Campbell made 62 and Amir Jangoo remained unbeaten on 58.