Virat Kohli established himself as merely the second batter following Sachin Tendulkar to attain 15,000 ODI runs, accomplishing this significant milestone through an unbeaten century as India proceeded to an eight-wicket triumph against West Indies in the inaugural one-day international.

Kohli produced 139 not out from 88 deliveries, and Shubman Gill contributed 110 as India successfully pursued 296 with 50 balls remaining in Thiruvananthapuram to secure a 1-0 advantage in the three-match series. Rohit Sharma and Gill initiated the pursuit with a 74-run opening partnership before Sharma was removed in the 12th over.

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Gill, the world’s premier-ranked ODI batter, subsequently assumed command, sustaining the assertive methodology and reaching his 10th ODI century via a sweep.

Kohli entered at number three and registered his 86th international century, whilst Gill accumulated 110 from 108 balls as the duo constructed a commanding 151-run partnership across 132 balls that essentially determined the outcome.

A series that had scarcely attracted national attention prior to commencement had delivered one of the most consequential individual accomplishments in Indian cricket’s history.