Virat Kohli Achieves Unique Record Without Batting In 1st ODI
This was the first time Virat Kohli did not bat even after India lost five wickets in an inning.
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The series between the West Indies and India in one-day internationals started off to an excellent start for the visitors. By restricting the Windies' batting order to 114 runs in the first innings, India was able to easily chase down the target in just 23 overs and win by five wickets.
Nonetheless, the purported batting position of star batter Virat Kohli was one of the most discussed moments of the game. After the first ODI, the 34-year-old, renowned for his destructive batting in the top order, inscribed his name into a unique record.
Notably, Virat Kohli did not bat after the first wicket was taken, as is typically the case. In addition, Kohli did not bat after India lost as many as five wickets while chasing runs. Kohli did not bat after India lost five wickets in an innings for the first time in his career. Previously, Kohli batted seventh in ODIs, but this time he was placed eighth.
India triumphed over West Indies by five wickets.
After winning the toss and electing to bowl, the Indian team had an excellent start to the match. The Indian bowlers' magnificent performance brought the hosts to their knees. With 43 runs, Windies captain Shai Hope was the team's leading run-getter. With Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja wreaking havoc, the West Indies were dismissed for 114 runs in their first innings.
Four wickets were taken by Kuldeep Yadav, three by Jadeja, and one each by Hardik Pandya, Shardul Thakur, and Mukesh Kumar. The visitors were able to track down the low total with relative ease.
In spite of losing five wickets, India scored 118 runs and won the game by five wickets to assert their dominance in the white-ball series as well. After the first victory, the Indian team will be eager to repeat similar performances in the remaining ODI matches and win the series.
