India wrapped up the first Test against West Indies in style, winning by an innings and 140 runs in just three days. The result gave India a 1-0 lead in the two-match series and a strong start to the World Test Championship 2025/27.
Rahul anchors India’s innings
India declared at 448/5, leading by 286 runs. KL Rahul scored a classy 100, steadying the innings and building vital partnerships. His calm batting laid the foundation for India’s dominance.
Jurel makes a dream impact
Dhruv Jurel grabbed his chance in the absence of Rishabh Pant. He scored 125, his first home Test century, showing maturity and timing. His knock gave India control of the match.
Jadeja shines with bat and ball
Ravindra Jadeja struck 104* with five sixes, blending power with placement. Later, he picked up five wickets in the second innings, proving his all-round brilliance. His performance sealed India’s victory.
Siraj leads pace attack
West Indies collapsed for 162 in the first innings. Mohammed Siraj took 4 wickets, supported by Jasprit Bumrah with 3 and Kuldeep Yadav with 2. Siraj added 3 more wickets in the second innings, ending with 7 for the match.
Fielding raises the bar
Nitish Kumar Reddy and Sai Sudharsan pulled off stunning catches that shifted the game further in India’s favour. The sharp fielding backed up the bowlers and never let West Indies settle.
Windies fall without fight
West Indies managed only 146 in their second innings. Alick Athanaze top-scored with 38, but the rest failed. The team has not beaten India in 19 years, losing five Tests in a row, four of them by an innings.
India set the tone for WTC
This win highlighted India’s balance and depth. Rahul, Jurel and Jadeja scored centuries, while Siraj and Jadeja shared 12 wickets. With bat, ball and fielding in sync, India heads into the second Test full of confidence.
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