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Kohli Smashes 15,000 ODI Runs as India Dominates West Indies in Series Opener
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CNBC TV18•28-09-2026, 02:34
Kohli Smashes 15,000 ODI Runs as India Dominates West Indies in Series Opener
- •Virat Kohli became the second batter ever to reach 15,000 ODI runs, achieving the milestone with an unbeaten 139 off 88 balls.
- •India chased down West Indies' target of 296 with 50 balls to spare, securing an eight-wicket victory in the first ODI.
- •Shubman Gill scored 110 runs, contributing to a dominant 151-run partnership with Kohli that sealed the win.
- •Kohli expressed excitement about unlocking a new version of his game, which he believes helps him play with a free mind.
- •Kuldeep Yadav took 4-40, shifting momentum after West Indies' strong start, despite Amir Jangoo's counter-attacking 58.
Key Questions Answered
Virat Kohli reached the milestone of 15,000 ODI runs in just 303 innings, making him the second batter after Sachin Tendulkar and the fastest player in history to achieve this record.
India defeated West Indies by eight wickets in the opening ODI on Sunday after successfully chasing down a target of 296 with 50 balls to spare.
Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 139 runs from 88 balls to secure his 86th international century, while Shubman Gill contributed 110 runs from 108 deliveries to help steer India to victory.
