
Justin Greaves and John Campbell Set Record with Century Partnership as India Lose 1st ODI Against West Indies
In the first ODI match between India and West Indies on September 27, 2026, Justin Greaves and John Campbell of the West Indies cricket team created history by putting together a 135-run opening partnership. This marked one of West Indies' best batting performances against India in India, ending a 24-year gap since their last tour. Despite predictions favoring India, West Indies displayed strong batting against a partially depleted Indian squad missing some elite players due to the Asian Games. The partnership featured Campbell scoring 62 runs off 60 balls and Greaves achieving a century with 101 runs from 108 balls before being dismissed by Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav. This was a significant milestone as West Indies had not crossed a 65-run opening stand in ODIs since 2025, illustrating cracks in India's bowling lineup.