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Chasemaster Kohli truly in a league of his own

The constant desire to become even better than he already is, along with the devotion to fitness, ensures the 37-year-old remains the best; his numbers are simply sensational in the ODI format

Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 2:17 PM
Chasemaster Kohli truly in a league of his own
Key Things to Know
  • Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 139 off 88 balls to power India past the West Indies.
  • Kohli became the first batter after Sachin Tendulkar to reach 15,000 ODI runs.
  • India won the series opener with 50 balls to spare.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Virat Kohli led India to victory against the West Indies in their series opener, scoring an unbeaten 139 runs off 88 balls. During the chase, Kohli reached his fifty, hundred, and the winning runs each with a six, finishing the match with 50 balls to spare while hitting 10 fours and nine sixes.

The innings marked Kohli's 55th ODI century and saw him become the first batter after Sachin Tendulkar to surpass 15,000 ODI runs. Following the match, Kohli noted he has embraced a more aggressive approach to elevate his batting and play with a free mind.

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