India concluded the first Test match against West Indies with a magnificent victory by an innings and 140 runs on the third day itself. In this contest played at the Narendra Modi Stadium, the Indian team completely outclassed West Indies in every department.
SPORTS NEWS: In the first Test match held at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, India registered a spectacular win, defeating West Indies by an innings and 140 runs. Team India sealed the match in the second session of the third day. Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja delivered outstanding performances in this victory.
Siraj claimed a total of 7 wickets, breaking the back of West Indies' batting by taking 4 wickets in the first innings and 3 in the second. Meanwhile, Jadeja, after scoring an unbeaten century in the first innings, also excelled with the ball, securing 4 wickets for 54 runs in the second innings.
Siraj and Jadeja's Brilliance
In India's victory, Mohammed Siraj dismantled West Indies' batting with his pace and precision. Siraj took 4 wickets in the first innings and 3 in the second. Ravindra Jadeja, on the other hand, played a pivotal role with both bat and ball. He scored an unbeaten 104 runs in the first innings and scalped 4 wickets for 54 runs in the second innings.
From the start of day three, the Indian bowlers made full use of the pitch's assistance. Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah gave the West Indies batsmen no opportunity to settle. Bumrah also strengthened the foundation of the victory by taking 3 crucial wickets.
West Indies Batting Collapses
The West Indies team was bowled out for merely 162 runs in their first innings. In response, India batted magnificently, scoring 448 runs. Thanks to centuries from KL Rahul (100), Dhruv Jurel (125), and Ravindra Jadeja (104*), India secured a massive lead of 286 runs in the first innings. In reply, West Indies' second innings collapsed for 146 runs in 45.1 overs. The entire team could not withstand India's formidable spin and pace attack. For West Indies, Alick Athanaze (38) and Justin Greaves (25) offered some resistance, but the remaining batsmen appeared completely helpless against the Indian bowlers.
On the morning of day three, India declared their overnight score to capitalize on the early assistance from the pitch. Siraj made an immediate impact, dismissing Tagenarine Chanderpaul (08) in the eighth over. Nitish Reddy took a brilliant catch at square leg, giving India their first breakthrough.
Following this, Jadeja dismissed John Campbell (14), while Brendon King (05) was caught by KL Rahul at first slip. West Indies captain Roston Chase (01) was sent back to the pavilion by Kuldeep Yadav. Shai Hope (10) was also caught out by Yashasvi Jaiswal off Jadeja's bowling. After lunch, Siraj maintained his aggression, dismissing Greaves (25) and Warrican (0). Washington Sundar caught Athanaze (38) to further consolidate India's position. Finally, Kuldeep Yadav took the last wicket, wrapping up West Indies' innings for 146.
