India captain Shubman Gill produced a memorable batting performance in the opening ODI against West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram on September 27, 2026. Chasing West Indies’ total of 295 for seven, Gill played a confident innings and brought up his century in just 96 balls.

Gill reached the milestone in the 31st over with a boundary off the very first ball. His century also took India past the 200-run mark in the chase. The right-hander continued to bat positively against the West Indies attack before eventually being dismissed for 110 runs.

India’s chase began with Gill opening alongside Rohit Sharma. The pair added 74 runs for the first wicket before Rohit was dismissed for 33. He struck two fours and three sixes during his innings, giving India a brisk start in the run chase.

After Rohit’s dismissal, Virat Kohli joined Gill at the crease. The two experienced batters steadied India’s innings and kept the chase under control. While Gill completed his century, Kohli also moved towards a half-century and remained an important part of India’s chase.

The century was another significant milestone in Gill’s ODI career. It was his 10th century in ODI cricket, underlining his consistency in the format. His innings against West Indies combined patience with attacking strokeplay, particularly when the scoring opportunities opened up.

Gill’s dismissal for 110 came after he and Kohli had built a strong partnership. India were firmly positioned to chase down the West Indies total, with the opening match of the three-game ODI series moving in their favour.

Virat Kohli’s presence alongside Gill added further interest to the innings. The former India captain congratulated Gill on his century, while their partnership provided India with the stability required during the chase.