October 5, 2025

India showed unstoppable power on Day 2 of the first Test against the West Indies in Ahmedabad! With the scoreboard reading 448 for 5, India created a massive 286-run lead that left West Indies struggling far behind. The stars of the day? KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel, and Ravindra Jadeja—all hitting beautiful centuries that made fans jump with joy. KL Rahul opened the batting with class. When he scored his 100th run, he put two fingers to his lips and blew a sharp whistle, dedicating this special moment to his infant daughter. Rahul played like a patient artist, taking time to settle and then scoring with perfect timing, especially behind square on the off side. He proudly hit his 10th Test century as an opener, passing cricket greats Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir. Dhruv Jurel, shining behind the stumps and now with the bat, celebrated his hundred with a proud salute to the armed forces—his father’s proud profession. Jurel’s 125 runs came with smart, elegant strokes. Unfortunately, his fine innings ended when he edged a spin ball to the keeper, giving West Indies debutant Khary Pierre his first Test wicket. Ravindra Jadeja added even more sparkle. Staying unbeaten on 104, he danced down the pitch against spinners and smashed shots into the stands. His bat-twirling sword celebration paid tribute to his Rajput ancestors, giving the match a colorful flare. Alongside him was Washington Sundar, ready to keep the runs flowing. The pitch was a throwback to the 1990s style—helping fast bowlers early with some seam movement before becoming easier for batsmen as the day went on. West Indies bowled first but missed a huge chance right away when Jayden Seales nearly caught Rahul in the first over. Field placement errors meant Rahul survived to dominate. India’s top order showed patience and power, which shifted the game's momentum heavily toward them. The team is set up to bat as long as they want, taking control before launching a fierce attack with their bowlers in West Indies’ second innings. With such sparkling centuries and a huge lead, India’s road to victory looks bright. The Ahmedabad crowd must be counting the moments to see the final showdown in this gripping Test match!

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