India beat West Indies by an innings and 140 runs in the IND vs WI 1st Test. The hosts dominated every session at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium throughout the match. India declared at 448/5 and built a massive 286-run lead over the visitors.
West Indies captain Roston Chase won the toss and chose to bat first badly. His team got bowled out for just 162 runs in their first innings. The visitors collapsed again for 146 runs in their second innings against India’s attack.
India’s Century Makers Shine Bright
Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, and KL Rahul all scored brilliant centuries for India. Their batting class set up the huge total that the West Indies couldn’t chase. Jurel dedicated his maiden Test hundred to his father, who fought in the Kargil War.
The youngster celebrated with touching gestures that moved everyone watching the match there. India beat West Indies convincingly, thanks to these three centurions stepping up when needed. Their partnerships built the foundation for India’s declaration of a total of 448 runs easily.
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Bowlers Destroy West Indies Twice
Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah grabbed seven wickets between them in the first innings. The pace duo ripped through the West Indies’ batting lineup with sharp spells regularly. Ravindra Jadeja then claimed four wickets in the second innings to finish things off.
The IND vs WI 1st Test saw India’s bowlers dominate both innings completely here. West Indies batsmen had no answers to the pace and spin combination thrown. India hasn’t lost a test match to West Indies since their last loss in 1994.
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India Takes Series Lead
This victory gives India a commanding 1-0 lead in the two-match Test series. The IND vs WI 1st Test finished inside four days with India’s complete dominance. West Indies need a miracle to bounce back in the second Test match.
