October 2, 2025

Ahmedabad witnessed explosive cricket action as India dominated West Indies in the first day of the 1st Test. West Indies won the toss and chose to bat first, but India’s fast bowlers put early brakes on the visitors’ innings. Mohammed Siraj was the star, taking four wickets and coming close to a five-wicket haul. He struck early, ripping through the West Indies top order with pace and precision. Jasprit Bumrah, regaining his fiery form, also took three important wickets and unleashed deadly yorkers that hammered the Windies' stumps. The spin magic came from Kuldeep Yadav, who picked up two crucial wickets including that of Shai Hope with a stunning flighted delivery that hit the off-stump. West Indies struggled to build partnerships and were all out for 162 in just 44.1 overs, forcing an early tea break. The 32-run knock by Justin Greaves was a bright spot for West Indies, who shared a crucial 39-run partnership with debutant Khary Pierre. Pierre, 34 years old, made a memorable Test debut on Indian soil, scoring 11 runs before dismissal by Washington Sundar. India’s fielding was sharp, highlighted by Dhruv Jurel's smart catches. The team also escaped a close LBW chance of Greaves due to DRS. On the batting front, India openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal put on a solid start with fluent boundaries and aggressive shots setting the tone for the innings. Catchy shots like Yashasvi's powerful flicks and clever placements by Rahul thrilled the crowd. Shubman Gill, now team captain, expressed confidence in winning all four home Tests this summer, praising his team's preparation and strategy. Ravindra Jadeja, recently appointed vice-captain, spoke about his new role and the team’s goal to play fearless cricket. The pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium showed a bit of movement early on but eased as the day went on. Overall, India’s bowlers boxed West Indies securely and started the series on a high note. Fans can expect electrifying cricket action in the coming days as India eyes a strong series win!

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