India handed West Indies a crushing defeat in the first Test at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, winning by an innings and 140 runs. The match finished on day three, giving India a 1‑0 lead in the two‑match series and marking a triumphant home‑debut for new Test captain Shubman Gill.
Ravindra Jadeja proved the match‑winner. He scored an unbeaten 104, the only century of the game, and then took four wickets for 54 runs. Jhunal’s remarkable all‑round performance helped India pile up a 488‑run total before declaring, leaving West Indies in a tough position.
India’s first‑innings attack was led by Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, who ripped through the West Indies opening pair. Siraj’s early wicket was a dramatic “snap‑y,” while Bumrah’s new‑ball spell put pressure on the opposition. West Indies struggled to respond; Alick Athanaze was bowled for 38 and Justin Greaves managed only 25 before the bowlers made inroads.
Despite a brief partnership of 46 runs between Athanaze and Greaves, the West Indians crumbled. They were dismissed for 162 in their first innings and just 146 in the second—totaling 308 runs in 45.1 overs. The Indians’ bowlers comfortably stuck to 50 over‑long overs and forced the trio of wickets that sealed the win.
The win is particularly meaningful for India, who saw dramatic losses in last year’s home series against New Zealand. Now, with a solid Test performance and a strong home crowd, India moves forward as the favourites in the next match, which begins in New Delhi on October 10.
Key moments:
– Shubman Gill made a successful captaincy debut, guiding the team to an early declaration.
– Dhruv Jurel celebrated his maiden Test century with a 125‑run knock.
– West Indians struggled to stay at the crease; a 45‑over first innings and a 45‑over second innings highlight the difficulty of the format for them.
– Jadeja’s 104* and 4‑4‑54 sealed the innings victory for India.
India’s dominant test performance was a clear statement of intent as the series continues.
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