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1st ODI, Sports Hub International Cricket Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram , Sep 27, 2026

India

300/2 (41.4/50)

West Indies

295/7 (50.0/50)

India beat West Indies by 8 wickets

Player of the Match

Kuldeep Yadav

4/40(10)

Over and out - That's all from a night Thiruvananthapuram won't forget in a hurry. Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli both brought up centuries, and Kuldeep Yadav shone with a four-fer. West Indies had their moments, with Justin Greaves' maiden ODI ton among them, but they will need a far more complete performance across all three departments if they are to level things up. The two sides will meet again at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati for the 2nd ODI on Wednesday, 30th September. The first ball will be bowled at 8.30 am GMT (2 pm IST), but as always, you can join us early for the buildup. Until then, take care and goodbye!

PLAYER OF THE MATCH - For figures of 4 for 40 in his 10 overs, Kuldeep Yadav has been given the award. He admits it felt a little awkward to receive the award after Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill's performances. On his bowling, Kuldeep says he enjoyed his rhythm and felt calm throughout his spell. Mentions that he focused on varying his pace, reading the batters well and trusting his instincts. Adds that when you enjoy your bowling, that is when you tend to produce your best performances. Kuldeep says a spell like this can go a long way in regaining his confidence. Yadav believes that there is still room for improvement, and his focus is to stick to the same rhythm irrespective of the format. When asked by Harsha Bhogle how his football team (FC Barcelona) is doing, Kuldeep reveals his love for the sport and says he has followed football from a young age. He is enjoying Barcelona's current run, with the club sitting top of the league standings, and has particularly liked the style of football they have been playing.

The victorious Indian skipper - Shubman Gill says that he should have finished the game, but he is quick to add that he is happy and satisfied with the way he played. When he is asked about the three fours he struck in a row off Alzarri Joseph's over and which one he personally enjoyed the most, he singles out the front-foot drive through covers as his favourite of the three. On Kuldeep Yadav, he says a bowler of his quality is a wicket-taker whenever he has the ball in hand. Gill also credits him with dragging India back into a game they were on the back foot in, picking up crucial wickets at just the right time. On Virat Kohli's batting, Gill says he is in superb touch and looks like he is enjoying the game far more these days, playing with a real sense of freedom. He points out that Kohli has always had the ability to clear the ropes whenever he chooses, and given how many matches he has already won for the country, Gill feels he has more than earned the right to bat however he pleases. On the makeup of the batting order, Gill notes that India would ideally want an eighth batting option capable of chipping in with around 25 runs when called upon, and adds that the team remains open to experimenting with different combinations to find the right balance.

The captain of West Indies - Shai Hope feels they were 60-80 runs short and says they needed to make better use of the platform they had after the strong start from the openers. He praises the opening pair but feels they got stuck during the middle phase, making things difficult for themselves at the back end. Hope mentions that when you have 295 to defend, you need everything to go right, and a couple of chances going down certainly did not help their cause. He adds that irrespective of the total, you always have to believe you can defend it. Shares that they will take the learnings from this game and find ways to get better as a team.

Time for the presentation ceremony...

A platform left uncapitalised - After being asked to bat first, the Windies gave India a proper working over early on, with a 135-run opening stand. Justin Greaves brought up his maiden ODI century and put the tourists on course for something well past 300. But then Kuldeep Yadav, who had been going through a quiet patch, rediscovered his mojo and ripped through the middle order. His four-wicket haul brought India right back into it, though a late flurry from Amir Jangoo meant the Windies still got up to 295.

Gill and Kohli power India home - Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill got things going with a brisk 74-run opening stand before Rohit fell for 32, but Gill carried on to bring up his 10th ODI century. Virat Kohli settled in quickly alongside him, and the two put together a 151-run stand that effectively sealed the chase for the home side. Kohli went on to complete a century of his own and, along the way, brought up 15,000 ODI runs, becoming only the second player after Sachin Tendulkar to reach the mark. West Indies were made to pay dearly for dropping Gill when he was on 11. They lacked bite with the new ball, and through the middle phase just went through the motions. Batting seemingly got easier under the lights, and with Justin Greaves unable to take the field after battling a right leg issue during the batting innings, it only added to the headache for Shai Hope.

Let's hear from the man of the moment - Virat Kohli, on reaching 15,000 ODI runs and becoming the fastest to the milestone, opens by thanking everyone for the kind words, but is quick to add that milestones have never really occupied his mind. He explains that his job has simply been to read the situation and do what the team needs, with any personal numbers arriving as a byproduct rather than a target. He calls himself grateful and blessed to have played this long, and says the plan remains unchanged, keeping the head down, putting in the work, and thanking whatever has made this journey possible. He reflects on how fortunate this life is, pointing out that so many people would give anything to be in this position, which is precisely why the only response is to work hard every single day. On what allows him to keep performing so consistently, he credits a deep understanding of the game first, followed closely by physical fitness, reasoning that cricket at his stage is played mostly in the mind. He admits practice has never been his thing, even across three formats, and says the real work lies in staying mentally fresh and present, letting himself express his batting naturally. He speaks of a personal challenge at this point in his career, pushing himself to play with an extra gear, and says unlocking a new version of his game excites him, whether it benefits India or his franchise side. He credits this freedom of mind for his current form, but stresses that a free mind depends entirely on a fit body, since staying physically sharp is what lets him visualise an innings and then go out and execute it exactly as planned. On his headspace at this stage of life and career, he says gratitude and happiness sum it up best. He believes looking back at where the journey began is something players often forget once fame, attention and love from fans take over, but revisiting that starting point as a child keeps him grounded. He says he savours every moment of playing for India, aware that things could easily have gone the other way and he might never have worn the jersey at all. Getting to represent his country in front of massive crowds, he says, is everything he ever dreamt of as a cricketer, and that leaves him with nothing but gratitude, a desire to keep working hard, and hopefully a smile that spreads to others too. When asked for a message to young players about remembering why they started and preserving their love for the game, he calls it an uncomfortable truth that athletes rarely confront, that everything could end after any given match, yet the responsibility to play the way you want remains constant. He says reminding yourself of that every time you take the field unlocks a positive, risk-taking mindset, the kind that wins matches. His advice to youngsters is simple: leave everything outside the boundary rope behind once you step onto the ground, put the body on the line, and if the situation demands running four twos in an over even at the 150th delivery, there is no excuse not to. On whether playing fewer formats has sharpened his clarity and calmed his nerves when opportunities arise, he agrees clarity is exactly the word. With a year still to go before the World Cup, he says his goals are clear, working on different facets of his game, staying fit, challenging himself physically, sprinting the boundaries in the closing overs, and bringing intensity into the field. He says ticking those boxes consistently is what matters, and with time still left in this format, he wants to enjoy every single day rather than approach chances with anxiety. He reiterates a personal promise to keep playing positively, but draws a clear line against recklessness, trusting his experience to walk that tightrope without letting the team down. On his partnership with Shubman Gill and what makes it click, along with Gill's growth into the captaincy, Kohli says there is a clear reason the young man leads the side, crediting his perspective on how to steer the team through different match situations. He says building a partnership with someone who already knows what needs doing comes naturally, and with a batter of Gill's calibre, sitting among the very best in the world, there is little left to say beyond the odd tactical word here and there. Says it becomes simply about stringing partnerships together and honouring the talent within the group, and in the field, whenever Gill needs support, Kohli says he is always ready to provide it.

India go up 1-0 - A chase made to look easy by the Men in Blue, with the chase master at it again. A lesson in defeat for West Indies, who will need to put together a complete game if they are to challenge this Indian side. The Windies did not manage to go on and make the most of the platform the way they should have, and with the ball, they just could not put up any sort of fight.

End Of The Over 41.4 : 300/2

17 Runs

3 WD 41.1
141.1
141.2
641.3
641.4

V. Kohli

139 (88)

R. Gaikwad

13 (19)

K. Carty

0.4-0-17-0

41.4

Keacy Carty To Virat Kohli

SIX! And there's the winning hit. Fittingly, Kohli finishes off in style. India win by 8 wickets and 50 balls to spare! The Trivandrum crowd applauds, applauds and keeps applauding. They came to see their stars twinkle, and twinkle they did. The fans have certainly got their money’s worth. Short of a length on middle and leg. There is no pace or venom on the ball to trouble Kohli and he simply rocks back before pulling it handsomely behind deep backward square leg for a biggie. In God’s Own Country, the chase master has delivered a knock to savour, one that will live long in the memory.

41.3

Keacy Carty To Virat Kohli

SIX! Another gem of a shot! A juicy half-volley at the pads. Easy pickings for Kohli as he whips it aerially, using his wrists and deposits it into the crowd behind deep backward square leg. India are just 2 runs away from winning.

41.2

Keacy Carty To Ruturaj Gaikwad

Short again, on the bodyline, Gaikwad hops on the toes and tucks it wide of mid on for a single.

41.1

Keacy Carty To Virat Kohli

At a gentle pace, short in length, on off. Kohli looks to heave it powerfully but loses his shape and the ball rolls off the inner half of his bat to deep mid-wicket for a single. India need 9 runs to win.

41.1

Keacy Carty To Virat Kohli

THREE WIDES! Wayward by Carty, down leg, on a good length. Kohli tries to help it away but fails to connect. Shai Hope can't gather it cleanly despite the dive to his left. It brushes the keeper's gloves and dribbles towards fine leg. Kohli takes the first run hard and by the time the short third fielder can get to the ball and release the throw, he is home.

India need just 13 runs to win. Keacy Carty to have a bowl now.

End Of The Over 41 : 283/2

12 Runs

140.1
440.2
140.3
140.4
440.5
140.6

V. Kohli

126 (85)

R. Gaikwad

12 (18)

A. Joseph

9-1-81-1

40.6

Alzarri Joseph To Virat Kohli

DROPPED! Keemo Paul shells it. A tougher chance than the one he put down earlier when Shubman Gill was on 11, but it adds to what has been a forgettable outing in the field for Paul as a sub fielder. Joseph hits a good length on middle, Kohli swings hard and skies it high towards deep mid-wicket. Paul runs across to his left but never quite settles underneath it, and the ball clips his fingertips before threatening to trickle into the fence. The long on fielder gets across to tidy up. Joseph can only look on in disbelief.

40.5

Alzarri Joseph To Virat Kohli

FOUR! Stand and deliver! Cross-seam ball, on a good length, on middle. Kohli puts his head down and swings it away as he clubs it to the right of long on for a four.

40.4

Alzarri Joseph To Ruturaj Gaikwad

Bowled on a back of a length, on off. Gaikwad knocks it off the back foot to deep point for a single.

40.3

Alzarri Joseph To Virat Kohli

Slides onto the pads, a bit fuller. Kohli picks it up off the pads and plays it behind square leg. The fielder runs in off the ropes but can only pick it up on the bounce. Just a single.

40.2

Alzarri Joseph To Virat Kohli

FOUR! Hold the pose, Virat. Not a bad ball by any means. On a back of a length, just around the off pole. Kohli stays beside the line and presents a straight bat. Lofts it with a high elbow back over the bowler's head. One bounce and over the ropes.

40.1

Alzarri Joseph To Ruturaj Gaikwad

This is angled in at the hips. Gaikwad hangs back and nurdles it square on the leg side for a single.

Just the last rites left to be completed in this contest. India need 25 more runs.

End Of The Over 40 : 271/2

11 Runs

039.1
039.2
039.3
139.4
639.5
439.6

V. Kohli

116 (81)

R. Gaikwad

10 (16)

G. Motie

10-0-66-0

39.6

Gudakesh Motie To Virat Kohli

FOUR! Finds the gap with expert precision. Length delivery, wide outside off, Virat Kohli waits back and slaps it to the deep cover region where the sweeper dives to his right but his effort goes in vain. Kohli moves to 116.

39.5

Gudakesh Motie To Virat Kohli

SIX! Into the crowd! Belligerent hitting and one can see the West Indian players go into complete submission now. Pitched fuller and around the off stump, Virat Kohli jumps down the track and effortlessly lofts it over deep extra cover for a six.

39.4

Gudakesh Motie To Ruturaj Gaikwad

Around off at 88.7 kph, on off. Gaikwad drives it through cover-point for a single.

39.3

Gudakesh Motie To Ruturaj Gaikwad

Full, quick, on middle, Gaikwad flicks it to mid on.

39.2

Gudakesh Motie To Ruturaj Gaikwad

Trouble averted. Fuller in length, on middle, Gaikwad clips it to mid-wicket. Kohli looks to steal a run but is sent back from almost halfway.

39.1

Gudakesh Motie To Ruturaj Gaikwad

Lobbed up, full on middle, this is pushed back to the bowler.

End Of The Over 39 : 260/2

9 Runs

138.1
438.2
038.3
138.4
338.5
038.6

V. Kohli

106 (79)

R. Gaikwad

9 (12)

A. Joseph

8-1-69-1

38.6

Alzarri Joseph To Virat Kohli

Another swing and a miss! Back of a length, angling in on middle and off. Virat Kohli looks to pull but the ball skids through to beat the inside edge.

38.5

Alzarri Joseph To Ruturaj Gaikwad

Full and tailing in at the pads. Gaikwad flicks it through mid-wicket for a couple of easy runs.

38.4

Alzarri Joseph To Virat Kohli

Short and on middle, Kohli pulls it off the back foot to deep mid-wicket for a single.

38.3

Alzarri Joseph To Virat Kohli

A big swing and a miss! Joseph hits the back of a length, on off. The ball is nowhere near being full enough for the shot and Kohli swings for the hills to go downtown but connects with thin air.

38.2

Alzarri Joseph To Virat Kohli

FOUR! Dispatched! Slanting into the right-hander, on a length. Kohli stays back in the crease, gets the front leg out of the way and swipes it away. The bat turns in his hand but he clears mid-wicket with ease and picks up a boundary. India require 40 more runs.

38.1

Alzarri Joseph To Ruturaj Gaikwad

Angled in on a good length, on middle. Gaikwad nudges it wide of mid-wicket and hurries to the other end.

End Of The Over 38 : 251/2

11 Runs

137.1
037.2
237.3
637.4
137.5
137.6

R. Gaikwad

5 (10)

V. Kohli

101 (75)

G. Motie

9-0-55-0

37.6

Gudakesh Motie To Ruturaj Gaikwad

On a length and this is knocked away to long on for a single.

37.5

Gudakesh Motie To Virat Kohli

Full and on middle and leg. Kohli drills it down to long on for a single. The 250 comes up for India.

37.4

Gudakesh Motie To Virat Kohli

SIX! CENTURY FOR VIRAT KOHLI! He reaches the landmark in just 74 balls, continuing to defy time with another masterful display. The chase master's hunger for runs remains extraordinary, as he powers his way to his 55th ODI hundred. The crowd rises as one to salute yet another unforgettable knock from him. Looped up full and on the stumps. Kohli dances down the track and marvellously swings it over long on for a six. And according to the on-air commentators, this is the first time that Kohli has reached his century with a six.

37.3

Gudakesh Motie To Virat Kohli

Excellent shot, excellent fielding. Good cricket overall. Short and quick, outside off, Kohli crisply punches it towards deep cover. Keacy Carty sprints to his right and slides to cut it off. Two runs taken.

37.2

Gudakesh Motie To Virat Kohli

Pushed fuller, on leg, Kohli drives it back to the bowler with a straight bat.

37.1

Gudakesh Motie To Ruturaj Gaikwad

Looped fuller, on leg, Ruturaj Gaikwad clips it wide of mid-wicket for a single.

End Of The Over 37 : 240/2

8 Runs

136.1
136.2
636.3
036.4
036.5
036.6

V. Kohli

92 (71)

R. Gaikwad

3 (8)

A. Joseph

7-1-60-1

36.6

Alzarri Joseph To Virat Kohli

Short of a length, on top of middle, Kohli ducks under it to leave.

The physio is out to check on Kohli for the mandatory concussion test, but Kohli is doing just fine. Probably the fastest concussion test, as the physio is already back in the Indian dugout.

36.5

Alzarri Joseph To Virat Kohli

Ouch! Short of a length, springing off the surface, on the bodyline. Kohli attempts the pull shot but gets a top edge and the ball crashes onto his helmet. He looks alright but will have to go through the concussion procedure.

36.4

Alzarri Joseph To Virat Kohli

At pace now, on a length, outside off, Kohli gets a bit rushed to play the square cut and chops it down the pitch.

36.3

Alzarri Joseph To Virat Kohli

SIX! Just wow! Slower ball, at 117.9 kph, full on the off stump line. Kohli reads the variation early and waits for the ball to arrive before muscling it over long on for a cracking six.

36.2

Alzarri Joseph To Ruturaj Gaikwad

Full again and on leg, Ruturaj Gaikwad flicks it through mid on for a single.

36.1

Alzarri Joseph To Virat Kohli

Full on the pads, 126.6 kph. Easily flicked away to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Jayden Seales will continue...

End Of The Over 36 : 232/2

3 Runs

035.1
135.2
035.3
135.4
135.5
035.6

R. Gaikwad

2 (7)

V. Kohli

85 (66)

G. Motie

8-0-44-0

35.6

Gudakesh Motie To Ruturaj Gaikwad

Tossed up, full at 87.1 kph, Ruturaj leans on and smothers the spin. India need 64 runs in 84 balls.

35.5

Gudakesh Motie To Virat Kohli

Slides in at the leg stump, full in length. Kohli plants the front foot forward and drives it inside out to long off for an easy run.

35.4

Gudakesh Motie To Ruturaj Gaikwad

Slightly short on off, Ruturaj works it away to long off for a single.

35.3

Gudakesh Motie To Ruturaj Gaikwad

Drifting in on a length, Ruturaj Gaikwad plays off the back foot and eases it to the off side.

35.2

Gudakesh Motie To Virat Kohli

The length is pulled back and Kohli goes back to steer it past square leg for a single.

35.1

Gudakesh Motie To Virat Kohli

Fuller and flatter from around the stump, on leg, Virat flicks it gently to short mid-wicket.

End Of The Over 35 : 229/2

4 Runs

134.1
134.2
1 WD 34.3
134.3
034.4
034.5
034.6

R. Gaikwad

1 (4)

V. Kohli

83 (63)

J. Seales

7-0-32-0

34.6

Jayden Seales To Ruturaj Gaikwad

At 128.8 kph, short outside off, Gaikwad hangs back and knocks it to backward point.

34.5

Jayden Seales To Ruturaj Gaikwad

Short and rifling back into the batter, Ruturaj steers it to backward point. He is keen for a single but Kohli sends him back on a sharp call.

34.4

Jayden Seales To Ruturaj Gaikwad

Attacks the stumps on a fuller length, nipping in. Ruturaj Gaikwad drags his bat in front of the pads to block it straight.

34.3

Jayden Seales To Virat Kohli

Back of a length, on top of off, Kohli dabs it late to the right of backward point for a single.

34.3

Jayden Seales To Virat Kohli

WIDE! Digs in a bouncer that springs over the batter's head. Kohli leaves. Wide signalled for height.

34.2

Jayden Seales To Ruturaj Gaikwad

Jags back in from a good length, Ruturaj Gaikwad plays close to his body and knocks it to cover for a quick single to get off the mark.

34.1

Jayden Seales To Virat Kohli

Around off on a good length, Virat Kohli punches it in the gap between cover and mid off for a single.

Ruturaj Gaikwad is in at number 4.

End Of The Over 34 : 225/2

8 Runs

133.1
033.2
033.3
633.4
133.5
W 33.6

S. Gill

110 (108)

V. Kohli

81 (61)

R. Chase

10-0-64-1

33.6

Roston Chase To Shubman Gill OUT!

OUT! CAUGHT BY JEWEL! Too little too late for the tourists at this point but Chase does break this 151-run stand. Pitches it up there, full and drifting outside off. Shubman Gill gets down on a knee and fetches it to play the slog sweep but mistimes it off the inner half of the bat and offers a simple catch to Jewel Andrew at deep mid-wicket. The Indian skipper walks off to a warm reception as the hosts are 225/2, needing 71 runs to win.

33.5

Roston Chase To Virat Kohli

On a fuller length, on off, Kohli drives it firmly to the right of long off. Matthew Forde slides across to save a few runs. One run taken.

33.4

Roston Chase To Virat Kohli

SIX! Onto it in a flash! A genuine long-hop, on off, Virat Kohli has ample time to get underneath it and pulls it comfortably over deep mid-wicket for a 79-meter six. The 150-run stand comes up between Kohli and Gill. India need 72 runs from 98 balls.

33.3

Roston Chase To Virat Kohli

Drifts across the batter, full in length, Virat drives it straight to the cover fielder.

33.2

Roston Chase To Virat Kohli

Full now, on leg, clipped to short mid-wicket.

33.1

Roston Chase To Shubman Gill

Around leg, short, Gill nudges it to deep backward square leg for a single.

DRINKS BREAK! It has been one-way traffic since the start of the second half, with India barely breaking a sweat on their way to the target. West Indies have offered very little with the ball and are almost going through the motions, with Justin Greaves' absence not helping their cause either. Having already completed the milestone of 15,000 ODI runs, Kohli is now eyeing a three-figure score and will be looking to see the chase through himself. Shubman Gill has been experiencing some cramps in his legs, and the physio is helping him stretch out. Gill is back on his feet and is ready to resume.

End Of The Over 33 : 217/1

2 Runs

1 LB 32.1
032.2
132.3
032.4
032.5
032.6

V. Kohli

74 (57)

S. Gill

109 (106)

J. Seales

6-0-28-0

32.6

Jayden Seales To Virat Kohli

Short of a good length, outside off, Virat Kohli tries to hammer it down the ground, but mistimes it off the bottom end to the left of the bowler.

32.5

Jayden Seales To Virat Kohli

Another length-delivery that cuts in off the seam, and Kohli confidently defends it down the pitch.

32.4

Jayden Seales To Virat Kohli

Back of a length, angled in and around leg. Virat watchfully blocks it off the back foot to the leg side.

32.3

Jayden Seales To Shubman Gill

Attacks the stumps, on a length, Gill taps it into the off side for a single.

32.2

Jayden Seales To Shubman Gill

Nagging length, around off, blocked off the back foot.

32.1

Jayden Seales To Virat Kohli

Nips in, short on middle, Kohli is cramped for room as he looks to access the off side. But misses to connect and the ball hits the thigh pad and then rolls to the right of the keeper. Shai Hope does not bend low enough to pick the ball and it seeps behind for a leg bye. India need 80 runs to win!

End Of The Over 32 : 215/1

13 Runs

631.1
131.2
431.3
131.4
131.5
031.6

S. Gill

108 (104)

V. Kohli

74 (53)

R. Chase

9-0-56-0

31.6

Roston Chase To Shubman Gill

Tosses it on a length, Shubman Gill goes back and tucks it to short mid-wicket.

31.5

Roston Chase To Virat Kohli

Around leg and full, Kohli flicks it towards deep square leg for a single.

31.4

Roston Chase To Shubman Gill

From around the stump, full on middle, Gill drives it wide of mid-wicket for a single.

31.3

Roston Chase To Shubman Gill

FOUR! They look in a hurry now. Ordinary bowling, this. Full and quick, on middle, Shubman Gill shimmies down the track and swings it over the bowler's head for a boundary. Straight as an arrow.

31.2

Roston Chase To Virat Kohli

Short and on off, Kohli goes deep inside the crease and punches it to long off for a single.

31.1

Roston Chase To Virat Kohli

SIX! Hit with ease and at will. Short-pitched delivery by Chase, on middle, Virat hangs back and hammers it flat over deep mid-wicket for half a dozen more runs.

End Of The Over 31 : 202/1

6 Runs

430.1
030.2
030.3
030.4
230.5
030.6

S. Gill

103 (101)

V. Kohli

66 (50)

J. Seales

5-0-27-0

30.6

Jayden Seales To Shubman Gill

Short and down leg, Gill ducks underneath it.

30.5

Jayden Seales To Shubman Gill

Good length, outside off. Gill smacks it to the left of extra cover. Campbell dives inside the circle and gets a hand on it. Jewel Andrew, the sweeper, sprints to his right from deep point and slides to save a couple of runs for his team. Two runs taken.

30.4

Jayden Seales To Shubman Gill

Fuller in length, on middle and leg, Gill knocks it to mid on.

30.3

Jayden Seales To Shubman Gill

Short of a length, pulled off the back foot to mid-wicket.

30.2

Jayden Seales To Shubman Gill

Good length delivery angling back in, at 133.2 kph. Gill flicks it to short mid-wicket.

30.1

Jayden Seales To Shubman Gill

FOUR! HUNDRED FOR SHUBMAN GILL! Number 10 for the Indian skipper in ODIs and India also get to 200. And what a graceful stroke to achieve the milestone. He removes his helmet, raises his bat and is met with a warm hug from Kohli. Pitched full and sliding in from the off stump. Gill presents the full face of the bat and drills it crisply past the diving mid on fielder for a majestic boundary.

India need exactly 100 runs from 120 balls now.

End Of The Over 30 : 196/1

3 Runs

129.1
129.2
029.3
029.4
129.5
029.6

V. Kohli

66 (50)

S. Gill

97 (95)

R. Chase

8-0-43-0

29.6

Roston Chase To Virat Kohli

Tossed up, on middle. Kohli wrists it to mid-wicket.

29.5

Roston Chase To Shubman Gill

Turning into the pads, on the shorter side. Gill helps it down to deep fine leg for a single.

29.4

Roston Chase To Shubman Gill

A bit short, on middle, that is flicked away but straight to the mid-wicket fielder.

29.3

Roston Chase To Shubman Gill

Full and on middle, defended by Gill.

29.2

Roston Chase To Virat Kohli

Floated up, on middle. Kohli lunges and eases it to long on for one more.

29.1

Roston Chase To Shubman Gill

Short and on middle, Gill goes back in the crease and flicks it away through mid-wicket for a single.

End Of The Over 29 : 193/1

14 Runs

128.1
028.2
128.3
428.4
428.5
428.6

V. Kohli

65 (48)

S. Gill

95 (91)

A. Joseph

6-1-52-1

28.6

Alzarri Joseph To Virat Kohli

FOUR! Half a chance! Banged in short, down leg. Kohli is rushed on the pull. The ball also gets big on him and clips his gloves before going behind. Shai Hope flings himself to his left but the ball grazes his fingertips and goes into the fence.

28.5

Alzarri Joseph To Virat Kohli

FOUR! Hit with real authority, and that adds another jewel to the King's crown! 15,000 ODI RUNS FOR VIRAT KOHLI. Kohli becomes only the second batter to reach the milestone, and the man at the top is none other than his idol himself, Sachin Tendulkar, who finished his ODI career with 18,426 runs. Joseph bangs it in short, on off. Kohli swivels and gets on top of the bounce. Cracks the pull wide of mid-wicket as the ball rockets to the fence. The crowd had come in anticipation of this moment, and they have got exactly what they came for. The stadium erupts as Kohli raises his bat and acknowledges the applause.

28.4

Alzarri Joseph To Virat Kohli

FOUR! Agricultural but effective. Kohli is now two away from 15,000 ODI runs. On a back of a length, on off. Kohli has a heave across the line. His bat turns in his hand, and he gets it more off the inner half of the bat in front of square on the leg side.

28.3

Alzarri Joseph To Shubman Gill

Around the off stump, on a short of a length. Shubman punches it to deep cover and crosses over.

28.2

Alzarri Joseph To Shubman Gill

Joseph hits the deck hard, on off. Gill shapes up for the short-arm jab but is rushed and he mistimes the shot to mid-wicket.

28.1

Alzarri Joseph To Virat Kohli

At 139.2 kph, on a nagging length, on off. Kohli stands with an open stance as he knocks it in front of mid on and hurries to the other end.

End Of The Over 28 : 179/1

10 Runs

027.1
427.2
127.3
127.4
427.5
027.6

S. Gill

94 (89)

V. Kohli

52 (44)

R. Chase

7-0-40-0

27.6

Roston Chase To Shubman Gill

Flat and short, on the off pole. Shubman tucks it to mid-wicket from the crease.

27.5

Roston Chase To Shubman Gill

FOUR! Through the gap. On the shorter side, outside off. Gill waits for the ball to arrive and cuts it late to thread the gap, playing it to the right of short third for a four. The Indian skipper moves to 94.

27.4

Roston Chase To Virat Kohli

Full and attacking the front pad. Kohli lunges and clips it through square leg. They cross.

27.3

Roston Chase To Shubman Gill

Offers flight, fuller and outside off. Gill shuffles across and comes down the track to knock it to long on for a single. The 100-run stand comes up between these two batters.

27.2

Roston Chase To Shubman Gill

FOUR! Easy pickings! Chase drops it short, on middle. Gill has ample time to rock back in the crease and nails the pull wide of deep square leg. One bounce and over the ropes.

27.1

Roston Chase To Shubman Gill

Spinning back in, slower through the air, on a length. Gill leans across and pushes it back to the bowler.

Roston Chase is back into the attack. 6-0-30-0 so far. He replaces Gudakesh Motie.

End Of The Over 27 : 169/1

8 Runs

626.1
126.2
026.3
126.4
026.5
026.6

V. Kohli

51 (43)

S. Gill

85 (84)

A. Joseph

5-1-38-1

26.6

Alzarri Joseph To Virat Kohli

Good comeback by Joseph after being hit for a six on the first ball. This is on a good length, on off. Kohli taps it to cover.

26.5

Alzarri Joseph To Virat Kohli

Hits the hard length, on off. Kohli rides the bounce and drops it in front of the man at square leg. He sets off for the run before being sent back by Gill.

26.4

Alzarri Joseph To Shubman Gill

Skidding through and tucking the batter for room. Gill goes for the pull but the ball is not all that short. Gets an inside edge as the ball goes down to deep fine leg for a single.

26.3

Alzarri Joseph To Shubman Gill

Full and around off, Gill drives it fluently to the off side, but finds the fielder at extra cover.

26.2

Alzarri Joseph To Virat Kohli

Short of a length, on top of middle, Virat swivels and pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

26.1

Alzarri Joseph To Virat Kohli

SIX! FIFTY FOR VIRAT KOHLI! Another statement knock from the 'chase master' as he gets to his 80th ODI half-century. Pitched up, full and on middle, Virat Kohli gets under the ball nicely and, with a stable head, pumps it gun-barrel straight down the ground for a biggie. What a way to move closer to another landmark! He has looked positive from the moment he came to the crease, rotating the strike and keeping the pressure on the bowlers. He is just 9 runs away from completing 15,000 ODI runs.

With Greaves not fit enough, the West Indies have been forced to rotate among six bowlers. Alzarri Joseph is back on with a hope to break this fluent partnership.

End Of The Over 26 : 161/1

3 Runs

125.1
025.2
025.3
125.4
125.5
025.6

S. Gill

84 (82)

V. Kohli

44 (39)

G. Motie

7-0-41-0

25.6

Gudakesh Motie To Shubman Gill

Spears it in at 87.5 kph, on middle. Gill pushes this full ball back to the bowler.

25.5

Gudakesh Motie To Virat Kohli

Hangs it up there, does Motie, on middle. Virat works it down to long on and gets to the other end.

25.4

Gudakesh Motie To Shubman Gill

Fires it in at the sticks and the length stays full. Shubman drives it to long off for another single.

25.3

Gudakesh Motie To Shubman Gill

Slows it down at 83 kph, full and on middle. Gill defends with the bat close to the front pad.

25.2

Gudakesh Motie To Shubman Gill

Skidding through, fractionally short, on off. Gill gets his hands through the cut but picks out the man at backward point.

25.1

Gudakesh Motie To Virat Kohli

Dropped short, on off. Virat punches it off the back foot to long on for a single.

Halfway into the chase and the hosts have overtaken the tourists after 25 overs. India's 158/1 meets West Indies' 156/1 at the same stage. It's all looking so comfortable for these two right now. And the bowling, too, hasn't been that attacking, rather conservative.

End Of The Over 25 : 158/1

12 Runs

124.1
124.2
424.3
124.4
124.5
424.6

S. Gill

83 (78)

V. Kohli

42 (37)

M. Forde

5-0-39-0

24.6

Matthew Forde To Shubman Gill

FOUR! Helped away! Forde spots the Indian skipper backing away and he tries to follow him but ends up drifting down leg, on the fuller side. Gill tickles it fine of the man at short fine leg as the ball races away.

24.5

Matthew Forde To Virat Kohli

On top of off, Kohli nurdles it behind square leg off the back foot and picks up a single.

24.4

Matthew Forde To Shubman Gill

Fuller and on off. Shubman angles it wide of point and turns the strike over.

24.3

Matthew Forde To Shubman Gill

FOUR! Stand and deliver! At 117 kph, bowled into the deck, this sits up to be hit. With the keeper up to the stumps, Gill hangs back in the crease and gets on top of the bounce before pulling it wide of mid-wicket for a four. India go past 150.

24.2

Matthew Forde To Virat Kohli

At the stumps, on a length, eased down to long on for a single.

24.1

Matthew Forde To Shubman Gill

Excellent effort! Forde hits the good length, on middle. Gill shimmies down the track and spanks it on the bounce towards cover. John Campbell flings himself to his right and sticks out his right hand. Parries it away towards mid off. Just a single. That had four written all over it. Gill feels a touch of cramp in his legs after reaching the other end.

End Of The Over 24 : 146/1

4 Runs

123.1
123.2
023.3
123.4
123.5
023.6

V. Kohli

40 (35)

S. Gill

73 (74)

G. Motie

6-0-38-0

23.6

Gudakesh Motie To Virat Kohli

Full and at the sticks. Kohli angles the drive wide of cover but the fielder dives to his left to prevent the single.

23.5

Gudakesh Motie To Shubman Gill

A bit of air given, fuller and on off. Shubman lunges across and strokes it through covers for one more run. India need 150 more runs.

23.4

Gudakesh Motie To Virat Kohli

Angles it in at the pads, on the shorter side. Kohli flicks it through square leg and crosses over.

23.3

Gudakesh Motie To Virat Kohli

Flighted delivery, on middle. Virat pushes it to cover.

23.2

Gudakesh Motie To Shubman Gill

Fuller and angled in at the pads, this is worked away towards long on for a run.

23.1

Gudakesh Motie To Virat Kohli

Pushed through at 84.8 kph, on a good length, around off. Virat punches it to deep point for one.

End Of The Over 23 : 142/1

7 Runs

422.1
122.2
122.3
122.4
022.5
022.6

S. Gill

71 (72)

V. Kohli

38 (31)

M. Forde

4-0-27-0

22.6

Matthew Forde To Shubman Gill

Pace off and it curves away a touch, on a length. Gill works it to mid-wicket from the crease.

22.5

Matthew Forde To Shubman Gill

On off, fuller than the previous ball. Shubman pushes it to mid off.

22.4

Matthew Forde To Virat Kohli

Slanting into the right-hander, on a back of a length. Kohli nudges it square on the leg side for one.

22.3

Matthew Forde To Shubman Gill

At 115.9 kph, on a short of a length, on off. Gill gets on top of the bounce and punches it to long on for one. Gill stretches out his left leg after completing the single. It might be cramps kicking in for the Indian skipper.

22.2

Matthew Forde To Virat Kohli

Outside off, on a good length. Kohli extends his hands and knocks it on the up past cover for a single.

22.1

Matthew Forde To Virat Kohli

FOUR! Lovely wristwork! A loosener by Forde as he floats it up at 118.6 kph, on middle. Kohli brings his wrists into play and leans on to flick it to the left of mid-wicket for a boundary.

Back to pace as Matthew Forde (3-0-20-0) is brought back into the attack. He replaces Roston Chase.

End Of The Over 22 : 135/1

4 Runs

021.1
021.2
121.3
121.4
121.5
121.6

V. Kohli

32 (28)

S. Gill

70 (69)

G. Motie

5-0-34-0

21.6

Gudakesh Motie To Virat Kohli

Slightly slower and on a good length, around off. There is a hint of turn as Kohli waits and punches it through covers for another single.

21.5

Gudakesh Motie To Shubman Gill

A bit too full, on middle. Gill whips it to long on and rotates the strike.

21.4

Gudakesh Motie To Virat Kohli

Spears it in full and at the pads. Kohli wrists it in front of square on the leg side for one more run.

21.3

Gudakesh Motie To Shubman Gill

Flighted delivery, fuller and on middle. This is driven to long on for a single.

21.2

Gudakesh Motie To Shubman Gill

Pushes it through with a flatter trajectory, on off. Shubman tries to force it away on the off side but chops it down to cover.

21.1

Gudakesh Motie To Shubman Gill

Drifts in a full ball, on middle and leg. Shubman lunges and clips it to mid-wicket.

End Of The Over 21 : 131/1

7 Runs

120.1
120.2
020.3
420.4
020.5
120.6

S. Gill

68 (65)

V. Kohli

30 (26)

R. Chase

6-0-30-0

20.6

Roston Chase To Shubman Gill

Slows it down, offers flight, on middle. Shubman eases it to long on for a single.

20.5

Roston Chase To Shubman Gill

Fired in at the pads, on a length. Shubman clips it to mid-wicket.

20.4

Roston Chase To Shubman Gill

FOUR! One bounce and over the ropes. Chase drops it short, on middle. Gill sets up for the pull but is early on the shot. Gets it more off the lower half of the blade but hits it to the left of deep square leg for a boundary.

20.3

Roston Chase To Shubman Gill

Sliding onto the pads at 89.6 kph. Gill steps out and turns it to square leg, where the fielder dives to his left and cuts down the single.

20.2

Roston Chase To Virat Kohli

Stays on the shorter side, on middle. Kohli goes onto the back foot and pushes it to long on. They cross.

20.1

Roston Chase To Shubman Gill

Fractionally short, on middle, that is flicked off the back foot past square leg for a run.

End Of The Over 20 : 124/1

6 Runs

119.1
219.2
119.3
119.4
119.5
019.6

V. Kohli

29 (25)

S. Gill

62 (60)

G. Motie

4-0-30-0

19.6

Gudakesh Motie To Virat Kohli

Bowls stump-to-stump, full in length. Kohli gets on the front foot and smothers the spin.

19.5

Gudakesh Motie To Shubman Gill

Full and outside off, Gill fluently drives it to deep cover for another single. That brings up the 50-run stand between Gill and Kohli.

19.4

Gudakesh Motie To Virat Kohli

Drags it short, on middle and leg. Kohli uses the depth of the crease and punches it to the left of the diving mid-wicket fielder for a single.

19.3

Gudakesh Motie To Shubman Gill

Zips through, on off and on a length. Gill hangs back and cuts it to deep cover-point for a single.

19.2

Gudakesh Motie To Shubman Gill

On the defensive line again. Too full on leg. Gill steers it to the right of deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

At this stage, West Indies were 135/0, while India are 119/1, needing 177 runs in 185 balls.

19.1

Gudakesh Motie To Virat Kohli

Drifts into the batter, Kohli lunges ahead and pushes it to long on for a single.

End Of The Over 19 : 118/1

3 Runs

018.1
118.2
018.3
118.4
118.5
018.6

S. Gill

58 (57)

V. Kohli

27 (22)

R. Chase

5-0-23-0

18.6

Roston Chase To Shubman Gill

Quicker through the air, a bit too full, Gill hammers it straight back at the bowler. Chase plucks it to his right.

18.5

Roston Chase To Virat Kohli

Shortish delivery on the leg stump. Kohli comfortably whips it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

18.4

Roston Chase To Shubman Gill

Spinning in from middle to leg, on a length. Gill stands tall and punches it to long on for a single.

18.3

Roston Chase To Shubman Gill

Short and going down leg, Gill nudges it to square leg.

18.2

Roston Chase To Virat Kohli

Full on middle, Kohli flicks it to long on for a run.

18.1

Roston Chase To Virat Kohli

Pushed through, full on the stumps, Kohli clips it to square leg.

End Of The Over 18 : 115/1

8 Runs

117.1
017.2
117.3
117.4
417.5
117.6

V. Kohli

25 (19)

S. Gill

57 (54)

G. Motie

3-0-24-0

17.6

Gudakesh Motie To Virat Kohli

Drops it short on middle and leg, Kohli lets the ball angle into him and drags it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

17.5

Gudakesh Motie To Virat Kohli

FOUR! Quick hands from Kohli. On a length, around the off stump, Virat Kohli opens the bat face very late and cuts it perfectly between cover point and backward point for a boundary.

17.4

Gudakesh Motie To Shubman Gill

In-drifter, full on the leg stump. Gill clips it through square leg for a single.

17.3

Gudakesh Motie To Virat Kohli

Slowish and fullish, outside off, 81.6 kph. Virat Kohli leans on and slaps it to the left of long off for a single.

17.2

Gudakesh Motie To Virat Kohli

Slightly short on middle, Kohli stays put and blocks it.

17.1

Gudakesh Motie To Shubman Gill

Full at 86.8 kph, on middle and off, Gill drives it easily to long off for a run.

End Of The Over 17 : 107/1

7 Runs

016.1
116.2
116.3
416.4
016.5
116.6

S. Gill

55 (52)

V. Kohli

19 (15)

R. Chase

4-0-20-0

16.6

Roston Chase To Shubman Gill

Full ball and Gill works this down to long on for a single.

16.5

Roston Chase To Shubman Gill

Quicker on the stumps, this is defended back to Chase.

16.4

Roston Chase To Shubman Gill

FOUR! Placed to perfection. Full and on the stumps, Gill picks it up and flicks it over mid-wicket. It goes on the bounce and into the ropes for a boundary.

16.3

Roston Chase To Virat Kohli

Short on leg, Kohli hammers it to the left of long on for a single.

16.2

Roston Chase To Shubman Gill

FIFTY FOR SHUBMAN GILL! A silky-smooth innings so far to get to his 21st ODI half-century from 49 balls. He hasn't hit a single shot in anger and is timing the ball fluently. He pushes the full ball towards widish long on for a single.

16.1

Roston Chase To Shubman Gill

Dropped short on the stumps, Gill tucks it to mid-wicket. A slight fumble there but the fielder recovers almost instantly.

DRINKS BREAK! India are in control of the chase, but as they say, a couple of wickets at this stage could make the game look very different. West Indies will have to believe that, because if this game goes the distance, India should be home. With India's batting depth, the visitors need to keep chipping away at the wickets. The ball also seems to be coming onto the bat better under the lights, and to make matters tougher, Justin Greaves is off the field with an issue with his right leg, leaving West Indies a bowling option short.

End Of The Over 16 : 100/1

5 Runs

115.1
115.2
115.3
115.4
115.5
015.6

V. Kohli

18 (14)

S. Gill

49 (47)

G. Motie

2-0-16-0

15.6

Gudakesh Motie To Virat Kohli

Spins in from middle to leg, on a length. Kohli looks to defend but the ball squirts off the inside edge and rolls to the leg side, behind square.

15.5

Gudakesh Motie To Shubman Gill

Short and outside off, Shubman Gill waits back and cuts it powerfully to the right of backward point. Roston Chase dives and makes a fine half-stop. They cross and India get to their 100! Oh, looks like Chase has taken a blow on his right thumb and looks in a bit of pain. But gets back on his feet pretty soon.

15.4

Gudakesh Motie To Virat Kohli

Floated up, full on off, Kohli strokes it down to long off for another solo.

15.3

Gudakesh Motie To Shubman Gill

Slides into the batter, full in length. Gill drives it crisply to long off for a single.

15.2

Gudakesh Motie To Virat Kohli

Darts it on a length, and it slides on the pads. Kohli hangs deep inside the crease, uses his wrists to nudge it to deep square leg for a single.

15.1

Gudakesh Motie To Shubman Gill

Tossed on a fuller length, on middle, Gill lunges and eases it to long on for a run.

Gudakesh Motie comes back on.

End Of The Over 15 : 95/1

3 Runs

014.1
114.2
014.3
114.4
114.5
014.6

V. Kohli

16 (11)

S. Gill

46 (44)

R. Chase

3-0-13-0

14.6

Roston Chase To Virat Kohli

A bit quicker than the previous ball, full in length, Virat Kohli clips it to the square leg region. He charges for a run, but Gill screams 'NO' to send him back.

14.5

Roston Chase To Shubman Gill

Lands short on the leg stump, Gill plays with the spin and places it to deep square leg for a single.

14.4

Roston Chase To Virat Kohli

Pushed through, full on middle, Kohli drives it to long on for a single.

14.3

Roston Chase To Virat Kohli

Floated full and on leg, spinning down further. Kohli misses to flick it away and is hit on the front pad.

14.2

Roston Chase To Shubman Gill

Flatter and shorter, on leg, Gill jabs it wide of square leg for a single.

14.1

Roston Chase To Shubman Gill

Turns in from middle to leg, on a length, Gill wrists it to mid-wicket.

End Of The Over 14 : 92/1

12 Runs

613.1
013.2
113.3
113.4
013.5
413.6

V. Kohli

15 (8)

S. Gill

44 (41)

A. Joseph

4-1-30-1

13.6

Alzarri Joseph To Virat Kohli

FOUR! In complete control this time! Digs in a sharp bouncer, does Joseph, and it arrives at shoulder height of the batter. Virat Kohli picks the length in a trice, and controls the pull shot in the gap towards deep backward square leg for a boundary.

13.5

Alzarri Joseph To Virat Kohli

Slightly fuller than a length, around off, Kohli presses forward and defends it to the point region.

13.4

Alzarri Joseph To Shubman Gill

Hammered short and outside off, Gill uses the pace and dabs it through backward point for a single.

13.3

Alzarri Joseph To Virat Kohli

Back of a length, around leg, Virat rises up with the bounce and steers it to deep backward square leg for a single.

13.2

Alzarri Joseph To Virat Kohli

Short and climbs on the batter, Virat Kohli rides the bounce and bunts it down the pitch.

13.1

Alzarri Joseph To Virat Kohli

SIX! Not convincing but it sails all the way! Short and on the leg stump line, Virat Kohli gets rushed on the pull shot due to extra pace and bounce and gets a big top edge. The ball has enough wheels to soar up and over deep fine leg for a six.

End Of The Over 13 : 80/1

6 Runs

112.1
112.2
012.3
112.4
212.5
112.6

V. Kohli

4 (3)

S. Gill

43 (40)

R. Chase

2-0-10-0

12.6

Roston Chase To Virat Kohli

Around off and full, Kohli runs it down to long on for a single.

12.5

Roston Chase To Virat Kohli

Drag-downer, outside off, Kohli rocks back and punches it wide of cover and calls for two. Jewel Andrew sprints to his left from long off and keeps it down to two runs.

12.4

Roston Chase To Shubman Gill

Landed fuller on the stumps, Gill works it through mid on for a single.

12.3

Roston Chase To Shubman Gill

The length is pulled back, on the stumps, slightly holding on the pitch. Gill taps it across to mid-wicket.

12.2

Roston Chase To Virat Kohli

Spins in from middle, full in length, Kohli clips it to deep mid-wicket for a single and opens his account.

12.1

Roston Chase To Shubman Gill

Pitched full and on middle, Gill drags it down to long on for a single. That brings Kohli on strike, which is met with a huge cheer from the crowd.

Out goes Rohit Sharma, and in walks Virat Kohli. Kohli is 59 runs away from 15,000 ODI runs, which would make him only the second batter after Sachin Tendulkar to reach the landmark.

End Of The Over 12 : 74/1

0 Runs

011.1
011.2
011.3
011.4
011.5
W 11.6

R. Sharma

32 (35)

S. Gill

41 (37)

A. Joseph

3-1-18-1

11.6

Alzarri Joseph To Rohit Sharma OUT!

OUT! CAUGHT IN THE DEEP! Once again, Alzarri dismisses Rohit. For the fourth time in the ODIs now. He keeps attacking the stumps, on that middle and leg stump line, full in length. Rohit Sharma walks a bit inside the line to flick it into the stands in front of square on the leg side, but his bat twists at the point of contact and gets more height than distance. The ball hangs up for a long while in the air, and Jewel Andrew settles under it to complete the catch. Jewel had been moved squarer just before this ball, and on cue, he came into play. India are 74/1, needing 222 more runs.

11.5

Alzarri Joseph To Rohit Sharma

Bangs it short and it just keeps flying off the pitch, outside off. Sharma is happy to leave it alone. Excellent over so far by Joseph. Can he finish it off well?

11.4

Alzarri Joseph To Rohit Sharma

Spears it full and on the leg stump, at 145.5 kph. Rohit Sharma gets a bit across to pick it up over the leg side, but gets a fraction late and inside edges on the pads.

11.3

Alzarri Joseph To Rohit Sharma

Brings the angle into the batter, on a fuller length, Rohit flicks off the pads to mid-wicket.

11.2

Alzarri Joseph To Rohit Sharma

Goes wide on the crease, does Alzarri, and lands it short, outside off, Rohit waits back and dabs it to backward point.

11.1

Alzarri Joseph To Rohit Sharma

Full and angling in and around leg, Rohit flicks it to the fielder at mid-wicket.

End Of The Over 11 : 74/0

4 Runs

010.1
110.2
110.3
010.4
110.5
110.6

R. Sharma

32 (29)

S. Gill

41 (37)

R. Chase

1-0-4-0

10.6

Roston Chase To Rohit Sharma

Spins in from off, on a length. Rohit wrists it to deep square leg for an easy single.

10.5

Roston Chase To Shubman Gill

Short and on middle, Gill hangs back and steers it through mid-wicket for a single.

10.4

Roston Chase To Shubman Gill

Stump-to-stump, short in length. Shubman tucks it towards mid-wicket.

10.3

Roston Chase To Rohit Sharma

Slides it down the leg stump, full in length, Sharma flicks it wide of mid-wicket for an easy single.

10.2

Roston Chase To Shubman Gill

Short and spinning in, Gill comfortably punches it to long on for a single.

10.1

Roston Chase To Shubman Gill

Starts with an off-break, full on the leg stump. Gill clips it gently to square leg.

That's the end of the first Powerplay. India are 70/0. At the same stage, West Indies were also cruising, in fact, they were ahead of the hosts at 85/0. Time for Powerplay 2. West Indies will be allowed to have a maximum of four fielders outside the inner circle until the 40th over. Roston Chase is brought into the attack as the field spreads.

End Of The Over 10 : 70/0

6 Runs

09.1
69.2
09.3
09.4
09.5
09.6

R. Sharma

30 (27)

S. Gill

39 (33)

A. Joseph

2-0-18-0

9.6

Alzarri Joseph To Rohit Sharma

Missed out again! 'Come on' is the cry from Rohit Sharma. Joseph strays on the pads, on a length. Rohit swings to get it behind square leg but is beaten for pace and gets hit on the pads.

9.5

Alzarri Joseph To Rohit Sharma

Better line and length from Joseph. On a good length, in the channel. Rohit shoulders arms.

9.4

Alzarri Joseph To Rohit Sharma

Rohit throws his head back in disappointment at missing out. A bit too full, too straight as well, on the pads. It is there for Sharma to pick it up off the pads, but he fails to connect. The ball clips his pads and rolls to the left of the keeper.

9.3

Alzarri Joseph To Rohit Sharma

Skidding through, on a back of a length at 143.8 kph, on off. Rohit hops back and nudges it to mid-wicket.

9.2

Alzarri Joseph To Rohit Sharma

SIX! All the way! Joseph goes into the deck, around off. This is not all that short but enough for Rohit to work with. He presses back and gets under the ball to play the pull in front of square for half a dozen.

9.1

Alzarri Joseph To Rohit Sharma

Nipping back a bit, on a good length, on middle. Rohit keeps it out from the crease.

23 runs from the last 2 overs. India need 232 runs from 246 balls. Alzarri Joseph (1-0-12-0) will bowl the last over of the first Powerplay.

End Of The Over 9 : 64/0

11 Runs

08.1
08.2
18.3
68.4
48.5
08.6

S. Gill

39 (33)

R. Sharma

24 (21)

G. Motie

1-0-11-0

8.6

Gudakesh Motie To Shubman Gill

Darted in on a good length, on middle. Gill stabs it down on the leg side.

8.5

Gudakesh Motie To Shubman Gill

FOUR! No need to run for that. Overcorrection by Motie as he drags the length back but this sits up to be hit, and he offers width as well. Shubman frees his arms and spanks it past cover for a four.

8.4

Gudakesh Motie To Shubman Gill

SIX! Stunning shot. Flighted up, on middle. Gill shimmies down the track and stays beside the line of the ball to get his hands through the shot before going inside out over cover for a flat six.

8.3

Gudakesh Motie To Rohit Sharma

Slows it down and draws the batter forward. Rohit eases it with a straight bat to long off for a single.

8.2

Gudakesh Motie To Rohit Sharma

Skidding through, not all that short, on off. Rohit attempts the cut but chops it to point.

8.1

Gudakesh Motie To Rohit Sharma

Tossed up, on middle. Rohit lunges to defend it out.

Hope turns to spin inside the restrictions to stop the run-flow. Gudakesh Motie is brought into the attack, replacing Jayden Seales.

End Of The Over 8 : 53/0

12 Runs

07.1
47.2
47.3
07.4
47.5
07.6

S. Gill

29 (30)

R. Sharma

23 (18)

A. Joseph

1-0-12-0

7.6

Alzarri Joseph To Shubman Gill

Drags the length back, around off. Shubman dabs it to backward point. An expensive first over from Joseph. 12 runs off it.

7.5

Alzarri Joseph To Shubman Gill

FOUR! Class written all over it. Joseph pushes the length up, outside off. Gill leans across towards the line of the ball and plays a punchy drive. It is past the cover fielder before he can get low to his right. India go past 50.

7.4

Alzarri Joseph To Shubman Gill

At 142.2 kph, angled in at the hips. Gill rises on his toes for the tickle but is beaten for pace. The ball thuds into his thigh pad and dribbles to square leg.

7.3

Alzarri Joseph To Shubman Gill

FOUR! Rinse and repeat. Joseph errs in his line again as he dishes it out wide, on a short of a length. Gill stands tall on his toes and slaps it hard and wide of backward point for another boundary.

7.2

Alzarri Joseph To Shubman Gill

FOUR! That has rocketed to the fence. Fractionally short, but more than enough width for Gill to work with. Fast hands from the Indian skipper as he thrashes it to the left of backward point for a boundary.

7.1

Alzarri Joseph To Shubman Gill

Begins on a back of a length, outside off. This does not rise much as Gill toe-ends the shot to the left of the bowler.

Time for a bowling change? Et Voila. Here's Alzarri Joseph into the attack, replacing Matthew Forde.

End Of The Over 7 : 41/0

3 Runs

06.1
06.2
26.3
06.4
06.5
16.6

S. Gill

17 (24)

R. Sharma

23 (18)

J. Seales

4-0-21-0

6.6

Jayden Seales To Shubman Gill

Full and straight, attacking the stumps. Gill presses forward, looking to work it towards mid on but the ball straightens a touch to catch a soft leading edge. A single is taken as the ball dribbles to the right of mid off.

6.5

Jayden Seales To Shubman Gill

This goes away in the air, on a nagging length. Gill guides it to cover-point.

6.4

Jayden Seales To Shubman Gill

Nearly dragged it back onto the stumps. Tailing back in at 133.2 kph, on a good length, on off. Gill is tentative with his footwork and the ball skids through to catch the inside edge and pings the Indian skipper on the right toe. Luckily for him, it does not trickle onto the stumps.

6.3

Jayden Seales To Shubman Gill

Full in length, angled in at the sticks. Gill shapes up to launch it down the ground but mishits it off the inner half to the right of mid on for a couple of runs.

6.2

Jayden Seales To Shubman Gill

On middle, on a good length. Gill taps it to the right of the bowler.

6.1

Jayden Seales To Shubman Gill

A hint of away shape, on a length. Gill looks to defend but gets it off the outer half to point.

End Of The Over 6 : 38/0

9 Runs

15.1
15.2
05.3
15.4
65.5
05.6

R. Sharma

23 (18)

S. Gill

14 (18)

M. Forde

3-0-20-0

5.6

Matthew Forde To Rohit Sharma

Fuller and on middle, that is flicked away but straight to the mid-wicket fielder.

5.5

Matthew Forde To Rohit Sharma

SIX! Put away! Forde goes into the wicket but he fails to get it high enough and his pace does not trouble the batter either. Rohit stands tall and dispatches the pull in front of square on the leg side.

5.4

Matthew Forde To Shubman Gill

On off, on a back of a length. Gill glides it behind point for a single.

5.3

Matthew Forde To Shubman Gill

Around off, on a back of a length, Gill pats it down to cover.

5.2

Matthew Forde To Rohit Sharma

Catch dropped or runs saved? Full marks for the effort, though. Swinging back in at the pads, on a length. Rohit picks it up off the pads as he takes on Alzarri Joseph at deep backward square leg. Joseph uses his height to good effect as he leaps and plucks the ball out of thin air with his right hand. He feels that he is about to touch the boundary cushions and hence he gets rid of the ball, saving five runs for his side. Joseph actually had a yard or two to work with, and he could have held onto the ball or just lobbed it up, but it is easier said than done, as it is about making a split-second decision.

5.1

Matthew Forde To Shubman Gill

Nipping back in, on a short of a length, outside off. Gill runs it down to deep third and crosses over.

End Of The Over 5 : 29/0

7 Runs

04.1
04.2
14.3
04.4
04.5
64.6

R. Sharma

16 (15)

S. Gill

12 (15)

J. Seales

3-0-18-0

4.6

Jayden Seales To Rohit Sharma

SIX! Dumped into the stands! A real loose ball by Seales as he goes full in search of swing but gets the line wrong. This is around the tramline and Rohit cashes in on the width. Sharma connects and connects well as he flays it over point for the first six of the chase.

4.5

Jayden Seales To Rohit Sharma

A prolonged appeal for LBW, but turned down. That looked a bit high. Shai Hope walks up to the bowler and, after a chat, decides to take the review. Seam-up ball, on a good length, nipping back in, on middle and leg. Sharma has a swipe across the line but is beaten on the inside edge and gets hit on the crouched back thigh. The front-on replays suggest that it may not be as high as it looked at first glance. No bat involved, but the Ball Tracking has the ball sailing over the leg pole, much to the delight of the crowd. West Indies burn their first review.

4.4

Jayden Seales To Rohit Sharma

Curving away, on a good length, outside off. Rohit leaves it all alone.

4.3

Jayden Seales To Shubman Gill

Angled in at the hips. Shubman helps it down to deep fine leg for a single.

4.2

Jayden Seales To Shubman Gill

Hits the hard length, on off. Gill stands tall to defend.

4.1

Jayden Seales To Shubman Gill

DROPPED! Keemo Paul is the guilty party. On as a sub for Justin Greaves, Paul had the chance to make an impact on the game but he has shelled it. Seales bowls it on a length, moving away in the air. Gill goes for the expansive drive and hits it uppishly to cover-point, where Keemo is in at a catching position. Neither fingers pointing upwards nor downwards, somewhere in between, as Paul stays side-on to take the catch to his right but cannot cling on. How costly will this prove to be?

End Of The Over 4 : 22/0

8 Runs

03.1
03.2
43.3
03.4
33.5
1 WD 3.6
03.6

R. Sharma

10 (12)

S. Gill

11 (12)

M. Forde

2-0-11-0

3.6

Matthew Forde To Rohit Sharma

Gentle inswinger at 117.6 kph, on a length. Rohit covers the line and keeps it out solidly.

3.6

Matthew Forde To Rohit Sharma

Wide! Swinging down leg, on the fuller side. Rohit lets it go.

3.5

Matthew Forde To Shubman Gill

A run saved! Short and wide on off, Gill reaches out to force it through the off side but hits it into the ground, which takes the pace off the ball. Gets it through covers but the ball does not have enough legs to reach the fence. Keacy Carty gives chase and hauls it in. Three runs taken.

3.4

Matthew Forde To Shubman Gill

In line with the off stump, on a good length. Shubman taps it to cover.

3.3

Matthew Forde To Shubman Gill

FOUR! Good adjustment from the Indian skipper. Forde shortens his length, on middle. Gill gives the bowler the premeditated charge and adjusts to the length. Shovels it to the left of the man at deep backward square leg for a boundary.

3.2

Matthew Forde To Shubman Gill

Pushes the length up and the line is outside off. Gill stabs it down from the crease.

3.1

Matthew Forde To Shubman Gill

Hooping back in from a back of a length, on middle. Gill rides the bounce and clips it to mid-wicket.

End Of The Over 3 : 14/0

7 Runs

12.1
02.2
42.3
02.4
22.5
02.6

R. Sharma

10 (11)

S. Gill

4 (7)

J. Seales

2-0-11-0

2.6

Jayden Seales To Rohit Sharma

Hurls it on a good length, just outside the off stump, Rohit hops across to make the leave.

2.5

Jayden Seales To Rohit Sharma

Slanting into the right-hander, on a length. Rohit gets his bat out in front and wrists it along the ground to the left of mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

2.4

Jayden Seales To Rohit Sharma

Seaming away a touch, honing in on the off stump, on a good length. Sharma is squared up in defence and gets it off the outer half to cover.

2.3

Jayden Seales To Rohit Sharma

FOUR! Up and over! Seales pitches it up at 141.1 kph, on off. Rohit's feet go nowhere, but he holds his shape and presents a straight bat. Gets under the ball and lofts it to the right of the man at mid off for a four.

2.2

Jayden Seales To Rohit Sharma

Fuller in length, angled in at the sticks. Rohit stays rooted to the crease as he brings his bat out in front of the front pad and works it to mid-wicket.

2.1

Jayden Seales To Shubman Gill

Hits the good length and there is a bit of nip back into the right-hander at 135.7 kph. Gill taps the ball on its head as he tucks it behind square leg for a single.

End Of The Over 2 : 7/0

3 Runs

21.1
01.2
01.3
01.4
01.5
11.6

S. Gill

3 (6)

R. Sharma

4 (6)

M. Forde

1-0-3-0

1.6

Matthew Forde To Shubman Gill

Forde gets away with it. Short and wide on off, Gill goes for the cut with his hands and just about manages to get some bat on it. Toe-ends it behind point and picks up a single.

1.5

Matthew Forde To Shubman Gill

A good-length delivery, outside the off stump, Gill tries to run it down to deep third but he does not have the pace to work with and he ends up chopping it down on the off side.

1.4

Matthew Forde To Shubman Gill

Continues to be around the off pole. Bowled at 121.9 kph, on a good length. Shubman presents a straight bat and blocks it out.

1.3

Matthew Forde To Shubman Gill

Back to bowling it on a back of a length, on the off stump. Gill keeps it out off the back foot.

1.2

Matthew Forde To Shubman Gill

Slightly fuller than the previous ball, on middle. Gill is solid in defence.

1.1

Matthew Forde To Shubman Gill

Begins on a back of a length, tailing back in towards the hips. Gill lets the ball come on and gets on his toes to nurdle it to the left of deep fine leg for a couple of runs.

A disciplined start by Seales, despite conceding a four on the first ball. Also, Daren Ganga on air informs us that Justin Greaves hasn't taken the field, with Keemo Paul as his substitute out there. Greaves had battled visible discomfort throughout his innings, which may explain his absence. Which also means one less bowling option for the tourists. Matthew Forde will operate from the other end.

End Of The Over 1 : 4/0

4 Runs

40.1
00.2
00.3
00.4
00.5
00.6

R. Sharma

4 (6)

S. Gill

0 (0)

J. Seales

1-0-4-0

0.6

Jayden Seales To Rohit Sharma

Seales pushes the length up and finds movement through the air as it swings away a touch. Rohit plays it close to his body as he taps it to cover.

0.5

Jayden Seales To Rohit Sharma

In the channel on off, on a nagging length. It nibbles away a bit as Rohit makes the leave.

0.4

Jayden Seales To Rohit Sharma

Hits the bat hard, does Seales. Sharma stays back and stabs it down with a straight bat.

0.3

Jayden Seales To Rohit Sharma

This is angled into the right-hander, on a good length. Rohit nudges it to mid-wicket from the crease.

0.2

Jayden Seales To Rohit Sharma

The length is pulled back, on top of off. Rohit hangs back for the block but is squared up as the ball nips away. Squirts it off the outer half to point.

0.1

Jayden Seales To Rohit Sharma

FOUR! Rohit and India are up and running. A hint of away shape for Seales, bowled on a length, outside off. Rohit does not move his feet and extends his hands into the shot. Angles his drive with an open bat face and even though it goes uppishly, it is played through the gap at cover.

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Match Info

Venue Sports Hub International Cricket Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
Weather Clear
Toss India won the toss and elected to field
Result India beat West Indies by 8 wickets
Player of the Match Kuldeep Yadav
Umpire Jayaraman Madanagopal (IND), Sam Nogajski (AUS) and Sharfuddoula Saikat (BAN)
Referee Prakash Bhatt (IND)

Match Notes

Innings Break: West Indies 295/7 in 50.0 overs
Power play 3 (41-40): West Indies 295/7 (82 runs, 2 wickets)
A Jangoo 2nd ODI fifty: 50 runs in 38 balls (6x4) (1x6)
West Indies 250/5 in 44.4 overs
Power play 2 (11-40): West Indies 213/5 (156 runs, 3 wickets)
West Indies 201/5 in 37.3 overs
Referral 1 (35.3 ovs): IND against J Greaves(LBW) Successful (IND: 2, WI: 0)
J Greaves maiden ODI hundred: 100 runs in 104 balls (12x4) (0x6)
Drinks: West Indies 176/2 in 30.1 overs
West Indies 150/1 in 22.4 overs
J Campbell maiden ODI fifty: 50 runs in 49 balls (6x4) (2x6)
Drinks: West Indies 107/0 in 15.0 overs
J Greaves 2nd ODI fifty: 53 runs in 42 balls (10x4) (0x6)
1st wkt Partnership: 100 off 82 balls between J Campbell (42) and J Greaves (53)
West Indies 101/0 in 13.3 overs
Power play 1 (1-10): West Indies 85/0
1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 38 balls between J Campbell (15) and J Greaves (33)
West Indies 52/0 in 6.1 overs
J Greaves dropped on 16 by R Sharma in 3.2 overs
Naman Dhir makes his ODI debut for India