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

What the report says

Virat Kohli became only the second batter in men’s one-day international cricket to reach 15,000 runs, according to Al Jazeera’s report from India’s first ODI against the West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram. Kohli reached the mark while remaining unbeaten on 139 from 88 balls, and India went on to win by eight wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

The article said India chased down 296 with 50 balls to spare. Shubman Gill also played a major role, scoring 110, and the pair shared a 151-run stand that put the result beyond doubt. Rohit Sharma helped set up the chase with an opening stand before falling, while Ruturaj Gaikwad later supported Kohli as India finished the target without further trouble.

West Indies had earlier made a strong start after choosing to bat, with Justin Greaves and John Campbell putting on 135 for the first wicket. Greaves made his maiden ODI century, and Amir Jangoo added a quick 58, but India’s bowlers turned the innings with a spell of wickets in the middle overs. Kuldeep Yadav finished with 4-40.

The milestone also carries broader significance because Kohli recently said he plans to retire from India’s 50-over format after the 2027 World Cup. As reported, he now plays only ODIs for India after retiring from Tests and T20 internationals.