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India defeats West Indies by 8 wickets in first ODI
India secured an 8-wicket victory over West Indies in the first ODI at Thiruvananthapuram, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. After West Indies posted 295/7, fueled by Justin Greaves’ century (101), India chased the target in 41.4 overs.
Captain Shubman Gill scored 110 runs, while Virat Kohli remained unbeaten on 139. Kohli’s performance included 10 fours and 9 sixes, marking his 55th ODI century and surpassing the 15,000-run milestone in the format. The two shared a 151-run partnership for the second wicket.
Kuldeep Yadav was instrumental in the bowling department, taking 4 wickets for 40 runs in 10 overs to break West Indies' momentum. West Indies captain Shai Hope noted that his team failed to capitalize on a strong opening stand of 135 runs between Greaves and John Campbell.
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Greenfield International Stadium · India national cricket team · Kuldeep Yadav · Rohit Sharma · Shai Hope · Shubman Gill · Virat Kohli · West Indies cricket team · West Indies national cricket team
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Shubman Gill scored 110 runs. theshillongtimes.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Justin Greaves scored 101 runs for the West Indies. theshillongtimes.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] India leads the three-match ODI series 1-0. theshillongtimes.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 139 runs off 88 balls. theshillongtimes.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The West Indies scored 295 runs for the loss of seven wickets.
- [● 3 SOURCES] India defeated the West Indies by eight wickets in the first ODI. theshillongtimes.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Virat Kohli became the second player to reach 15,000 runs in One Day Internationals. theshillongtimes.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Kuldeep Yadav took four wickets for 40 runs. theshillongtimes.com