The first India-West Indies ODI at Thiruvananthapuram will witness the Men in Blue’s iconic duo of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, now ODI-exclusive legends, begin their chase for several milestones and career-defining records that could dominate headlines leading up to the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup.
Both Rohit and Virat boast exceptional numbers against the West Indies, with Rohit holding the highest number of runs by a batter against the Caribbean side. In 37 ODIs and 35 innings against the West Indies, Rohit has scored 1,613 runs at an average of 57.60, including three centuries and 12 fifties, with a best score of 162. On the other hand, Virat has accumulated 2,261 runs in 43 matches and 41 innings at an average of 66.50, featuring nine centuries and 11 fifties.