Kohli reaches 15,000; West Indies reach 295
Virat Kohli’s 139 not out powered India past West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram, while another statistical milestone joined the queue.
India beat West Indies by eight wickets in the first ODI at Thiruvananthapuram.
Virat Kohli marked 15,000 ODI runs with a 139 not out as India beat West Indies by eight wickets in the first ODI at Thiruvananthapuram on September 27, 2026. West Indies made 295/7; India reached 300/2 in 41.4 overs. The chase, unlike most official explanations, finished on time.
Kohli’s century came from 74 balls and his unbeaten 139 from 88. It was his 55th ODI hundred, his 10th against West Indies and the third-fastest ODI century of his career, according to the match reports. He became the second batter after Sachin Tendulkar to cross 15,000 ODI runs, reaching the mark in his 303rd innings, those reports said.
BCCI’s official material confirms the fixture and venue and published a video titled “All 9 Sixes by Virat Kohli in 1st ODI vs WI”. The accessible material did not include a full official scorecard, so the reported boundary count and several wider statistical records are left out. West Indies came to India talking about the challenge. India supplied the answer in 41.4 overs.