Guwahati, Oct 21: India rode on skipper Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's strokeful centuries to register a comfortable eight-wicket win over the West Indies in the first One-Day International of the five-match series here on Sunday.

Chasing a stiff 324-run target, Kohli smashed 140 off 107 balls while Rohit remained unbeaten on 152 off 117 deliveries as India coasted to the victory with 47 balls to spare.

Earlier, Shimron Hetmyer scored 106 off 78 balls while opener Kieran Powell made 51 as West Indies posted a stiff 323 for eight after being sent into bat.

Brief Scores:

West Indies: 322 for eight in 50 overs (Shimron Hetmyer 106, Kieran Powell 51; Yuzvendra Chahal 3/41).

India: 326 for two in 42.1 overs (Rohit Sharma 152 not out; Virat Kohli 140; Devendra Bishoo 1/72).

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Mangaluru: The Highland Islamic Forum (HIF) has launched the Fajr Salah Challenge, offering kids below 13 years the opportunity to win bicycles. The initiative is organized by the Youth Wing of HIF INDIA.

The challenge will take place from 1st Ramadan to 7th Shawwal, at Masjid ul Ehsaan in Vaslane, Mangaluru. It requires participants to attend the Fajr prayer for 30 days during Ramadan and continue for six additional days after Eid.

Those who successfully complete the challenge will be rewarded with bicycles.

Interested participants must register before the start of Ramadan by submitting a photo ID at the Masjid Ul Ehsaan office.