The first match of the ongoing ODI series between India and the West Indies was played at the Greenfield International Cricket Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. In this opening encounter, the host Indian team secured a magnificent victory by 8 wickets.
Batting first, the Caribbean side set a target of 296 runs for the ‘Men in Blue,’ which the Indian team chased down comfortably for the loss of just two wickets, thanks to an outstanding batting performance. With this win, India took a 1–0 lead in the three-match ODI series.
West Indies team posted a total of 295 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted 50 overs
To detail the match proceedings, the Indian team won the toss and elected to bowl first. Batting after losing the toss, the West Indies team posted a total of 295 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted 50 overs.
The opening pair played a crucial role in guiding the West Indies to this score, sharing a solid 135-run partnership for the first wicket. Justin Greaves (101) and John Campbell (62) played magnificent innings, while Amir Jangoo remained unbeaten on 58*.
On the bowling front, Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav claimed the highest haul with 4 wickets. Additionally, Prasidh Krishna took 2 wickets, and Nitish Kumar Reddy claimed 1.
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Subsequently, when the Indian team set out to chase the challenging target of 296 runs, they achieved it with ease in 41.4 overs, losing only two wickets. Shubman Gill played a captain’s knock of 110 runs, while veteran batsman Virat Kohli remained unbeaten on 139* off 88 balls—hitting 10 fours and 9 sixes—and stayed at the crease until he had steered India to victory. For the West Indies, Alzarri Joseph and Roston Chase claimed one wicket each. Meanwhile, the second match of the ongoing series is scheduled to be played in Guwahati on September 30. The Caribbean team will be looking to bounce back in this match.
