Kohli completed 15,000 runs in the ODI format en route his unbeaten 139-run knock,
Chasing 296 to win, the hosts lost Rohit Sharma for 32 runs but Kohli and Gill took the Caribbean bowling attack to the cleaners, adding 151 runs for the second wicket.
While Gill was dismissed for 110 off 108 balls – his 10th ODI ton, Kohli held the one end firmly to take India over the finishing line.
Kohli went on to slam his 55th century in ODIs and remained unbeaten on 139 off 88 balls (10 fours and 9 sixes), propelling India home with 50 deliveries to spare.
In this process, Virat Kohli completed 15,000 runs in the format. He became only the second batter in ODI history to cross the landmark, joining fellow compatriot Sachin Tendulkar. Kohli achieved the milestone in his 303rd ODI innings, reaching there 74 innings faster than Tendulkar.
After Gill’s dismissal, Kohli stitched an unbroken 75-run stand with Ruturaj Gaikwad, who contribute only 13 runs, as India gained 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Cricket fraternity was all praises for Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill as their batting masterclass paved the way for India’s dominating victory.
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