Thiruvananthapuram: India registered a convincing victory over the West Indies in the first match of the three-match ODI series. At the Greenfield International Stadium, the West Indies posted 295 for 7, powered by an impressive performance from their opening batsmen. In reply, India chased down the target in the 42nd over, winning by eight wickets, thanks to centuries from Virat Kohli and captain Shubman Gill. With this win, India took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

For India, captain Shubman Gill played a brilliant innings of 110 runs. The opening batter completed his century off 96 balls, hitting 12 fours and a six.

Virat Kohli, meanwhile, batted more aggressively and reached his century in just 74 balls. He remained unbeaten on 139 off 88 balls, with 10 fours and nine sixes. Kohli sealed India's victory with two consecutive sixes.

Kohli and Gill put on a superb 151-run partnership for the second wicket off 132 balls. Earlier, opening batter Rohit Sharma scored 32 runs off 35 balls, including two fours and three sixes. Ruturaj Gaikwad remained unbeaten on 13. For the West Indies, Alzarri Joseph and Roston Chase took one wicket each.

After losing the toss and being asked to bat first, the West Indies got off to a strong start from their openers. John Campbell and Justin Greaves added 135 runs for the first wicket in 19.2 overs. Campbell was dismissed for 62 off 60 balls, hitting six fours and three sixes.

Greaves then added 41 runs with Keacy Carty for the second wicket off 65 balls. Carty departed for 13, after which the visitors quickly lost wickets. By the time the West Indies reached 198, they had lost five wickets.

During the 36th over, Kuldeep Yadav dismissed Justin Greaves and Jewel Andrew off consecutive deliveries. Greaves played an outstanding innings of 101 runs off 108 balls, including 12 fours.

Aamer Jangoo then took responsibility and added 52 runs with Roston Chase for the sixth wicket. Chase was dismissed for 24, after which Jangoo put on another 38 runs with Matthew Forde for the seventh wicket to take the West Indies to 295. Jangoo remained unbeaten on 58 off 43 balls, including eight boundaries.

For India, Kuldeep Yadav was the standout bowler, taking four wickets for 40 runs in his 10 overs, while Prasidh Krishna claimed two wickets.