By themediahives India secured a commanding eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in the opening One-Day International at Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, headlined by Virat Kohli’s historic milestone of surpassing 15,000 career ODI runs. Chasing a competitive target of 296, Kohli produced a masterclass with an unbeaten 139 off 88 deliveries, reaching the 15,000-run landmark in style via a crisp pull shot to the boundary off Alzarri Joseph. With this monumental achievement, Kohli became only the second batter in cricket history—after the legendary Sachin Tendulkar (18,426 runs)—to cross the 15,000-run threshold in ODIs. Remarkably, he shattered Tendulkar’s longevity benchmark by becoming the fastest player ever to reach the figure, achieving it in just 303 innings compared to Tendulkar’s 377. Supported by skipper Shubman Gill’s fluent 110, Kohli sealed India’s chase with 50 balls to spare, notching his record-extending 55th ODI hundred in the process. The milestone knock further cements Kohli’s enduring legacy as the preeminent master of modern run chases as Team India prepares for its upcoming international campaign.
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