India began the West Indies Tour of India 2026 with a convincing eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in the first ODI at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.
After winning the toss, West Indies opted to bat first and posted 295/7 in their allotted 50 overs. Although India managed to take regular wickets, Justin Greaves produced an excellent century to keep the visitors competitive.
Greaves scored 101 runs from 108 balls, including 12 boundaries. Meanwhile, John Campbell added 62 runs from 60 deliveries, while Amir Jangoo contributed an unbeaten 58. As a result, West Indies reached a respectable total of 295 runs.
India’s bowling attack, however, continued to create pressure throughout the innings. Kuldeep Yadav was particularly effective, taking four wickets for 40 runs from his 10 overs. Prasidh Krishna also picked up two wickets, while Nitish Kumar Reddy claimed one.
India Chase Down 296
In response, India produced an excellent batting performance and reached 300/2 in just 41.4 overs. The chase was led by outstanding centuries from Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli.
Gill played a composed innings of 110 runs from 108 balls. Furthermore, his knock included 13 fours and one six, allowing India to maintain control of the chase.
At the other end, Kohli delivered an aggressive unbeaten 139 from only 88 balls. He struck 10 fours and nine sixes, giving the Indian innings considerable momentum in the second half of the chase.
Rohit Sharma also contributed 32 runs from 35 balls at the top of the order. Later, Ruturaj Gaikwad remained unbeaten on 13 as India completed the chase comfortably.
Consequently, India reached 300/2 in 41.4 overs and won the match by eight wickets with 50 balls remaining.
Kuldeep Yadav Named Player of the Match
Kuldeep Yadav was named Player of the Match for his outstanding bowling performance. The left-arm wrist-spinner finished with figures of 4/40 from 10 overs, including one maiden.
His four wickets played an important role in preventing West Indies from building an even larger total. Therefore, his spell proved crucial to India’s successful start to the ODI series.
Match Summary
Match: India vs West Indies, 1st ODI
Series: West Indies Tour of India 2026
Venue: Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
Result: India won by 8 wickets
West Indies Innings
West Indies: 295/7 (50 overs)
Top scorers:
- Justin Greaves – 101 (108)
- John Campbell – 62 (60)
- Amir Jangoo – 58* (43)
India bowling:
- Kuldeep Yadav – 4/40
- Prasidh Krishna – 2 wickets
- Nitish Kumar Reddy – 1 wicket
India Innings
India: 300/2 (41.4 overs)
Top scorers:
- Virat Kohli – 139* (88)
- Shubman Gill – 110 (108)
- Rohit Sharma – 32 (35)
