India vs West Indies: Kohli’s 55th ODI Century Powers India to Victory

India clinched a 62‑run win over the West Indies at Kensington Oval, with Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 115‑ball 55th ODI ton anchoring the chase. India posted 322/6 in 50 overs, thanks to Kohli’s 115* (9 fours, 8 sixes) and a brisk 45‑run cameo from Shubman Gill (30‑ball, 2 fours, 1 six). Rishabh Pant added 38 off 27, while Jasprit Bumrah’s 2/45 contained the Caribbean attack.

West Indies replied with 260/9 in 50 overs. Shai Hope led the innings with 68 (68 balls, 7 fours, 2 sixes) before being caught behind. Kieron Pollard contributed a quick 45* off 22, but the required run‑rate surged past 6.4 after the 30th over. The West Indian bowlers struggled to find rhythm; Alzarri Joseph’s 2/58 and Fabian Freddie’s 1/62 were the most economical figures.

Key moments:

• Kohli’s six‑six boundary off Alzarri Joseph in the 38th over shifted momentum, taking India from 185/3 to 210/3.
• Bumrah’s penultimate over yielded just 4 runs, sealing the win.
• The West Indies lost wickets at regular intervals after 30 overs, with a 4‑wicket haul (3 catches) by Mohammed Siraj.

Statistical highlights:

• Kohli crossed 15,000 ODI runs, joining Sachin Tendulkar as the only batsmen to achieve this milestone.
• India’s 322/6 marks their highest total against West Indies in the last decade.
• The partnership of 140 runs between Kohli and Gill is the highest fourth‑wicket stand for India this season.

The win moves India to the top of the three‑team series, 2‑0 ahead, while West Indies must regroup ahead of the final ODI.