Kohli passes 15,000 ODI runs as India beat West Indies - Reuters

Virat Kohli led India to an eight‑wicket victory over the West Indies in the opening One Day International of the series on Sunday. The match marked the start of a three‑game bilateral series between the two sides.

Kohli remained unbeaten on 139 runs from 88 balls, guiding the hosts to a comfortable chase. His innings included a mixture of aggressive strokes and careful shot selection, contributing significantly to the team's total.

With the unbeaten knock, Kohli surpassed the 15,000‑run mark in One Day Internationals, a milestone that places him among an elite group of batsmen in the format’s history. The achievement came as he compiled his 55th ODI century.

India’s successful pursuit of the target was completed with eight wickets in hand, reflecting a dominant performance by the batting line‑up. The West Indies were unable to restrict the Indian side, and the result gave India an early advantage in the series.

The innings also marked Kohli’s return to international cricket after a period away from the national team, underscoring his continued importance to India’s batting order.