{
  "id": 10251728,
  "title": "Shubman Gill leads the chase before Virat Kohli’s encore",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/shubman-gill-leads-the-chase-before-virat-kohlis-encore",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T16:44:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/virat-kohli-shubman-gill-hundreds-india-beat-west-indies-thiruvananthapuram-odi-10896544/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Shubman Gill's remarkable 110-run innings led India to a 296-run chase against West Indies at the Sports Hub International Cricket Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. Virat Kohli, who scored an unbeaten 139 not out, completed his 55th century, marking the end of an era for him in his India shirt. The duo's 151-run partnership, a harmonious blend of past, present, and future Indian batting, was a spectacle to behold. Gill, who embodies the essence of new-age ODI batsmanship, showcased his aggression and skill throughout the innings, leaving a lasting impact on the audience. Despite Kohli's greater experience and record, Gill confidently held his own, ensuring that the captaincy didn't overwhelm him. The two batsmen, while different in their styles and outlooks, share a unique bond reminiscent of the relationship between Sachin Tendulkar and Kohli. As Gill bid farewell to his innings, Kohli embraced him, acknowledging the greatness in their shared achievements.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Shubman Gill scores 110 runs in India's 296-run chase against West Indies",
    "Virat Kohli scores unbeaten 139, marking 55th ODI century for India",
    "Gill and Kohli's 151-run partnership highlights new-age ODI batting"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Virat Kohli reaches another milestone in 1st ODI against West Indies",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/virat-kohli-reaches-another-milestone-in-1st-odi-against-west-indies",
        "published": "2026-09-27T15:12:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "IND Vs WI 1st ODI: Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill Smash Centuries; Kuldeep Yadav 4-fer Hands India 8-Wicket Win",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/ind-vs-wi-1st-odi-virat-kohli-shubman-gill-smash-centuries-kuldeep",
        "published": "2026-09-27T16:07:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "‘My focus has never really been on these milestones’: Virat Kohli",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/my-focus-has-never-really-been-on-these-milestones-virat-kohli",
        "published": "2026-09-27T16:35:08.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}