India vs West Indies Test Match 2025: India beats West Indies in Ahmedabad with Emerging New Heroes
- The India vs West Indies Test match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has begun with all the drama and excitement cricket lovers crave.
- This first Test of the series is setting the stage for a thrilling contest packed with top performances, fresh talent, and tactical brilliance.
- India vs West Indies Test Match 2025 in Ahmedabad has kicked off with thrilling cricket and exciting new stars rising.
- West Indies were all out for 162 runs thanks to a fiery bowling performance from India’s Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah.
- India responded solidly with KL Rahul unbeaten on 53 and Shubman Gill steady at the crease, ending Day 1 at 121/2, trailing by just 41 runs but in strong control.
Key Highlights of Day 1:
- West Indies Batting Struggles:
- West Indies captain Roston Chase won the toss and chose to bat first but faced a tough day.
- The top order crumbled early, losing five wickets before lunch, thanks to disciplined Indian bowling.
- Highest scorers for the Windies were Justin Greaves (32), Roston Chase (24), and Shai Hope (26), but none could turn their starts into big scores.
- West Indies were bowled out for a modest 162 runs in 44.1 overs.
- Dominant Indian Bowling Attack:
- Mohammed Siraj was the star of the day with 4 crucial wickets for 40 runs, exploiting the seam-friendly conditions brilliantly.
- Jasprit Bumrah complemented Siraj with 3 wickets for 42 runs and reached the milestone of fastest Indian fast bowler to 50 wickets at home.
- Spin partners Kuldeep Yadav (2 wickets) and Washington Sundar (1 wicket) helped wrap up the innings efficiently.
- India’s Confident Opening Stand:
- After being put into bat, openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal got India off to a solid start, putting together a 68-run partnership.
- Jaiswal scored a steady 36 before getting out, while Rahul remained unbeaten on 53 at stumps.
- Shubman Gill, captaining India at home for the first time, joined Rahul and helped steady the innings, finishing the day at 121/2.
- India trails by 41 runs but is sitting comfortably with 8 wickets in hand to push for a big total on Day 2.
- New Era for Indian Test Cricket:
- This match marks a fresh beginning as many stalwarts like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ashwin are absent.
- The spotlight is on the new generation: Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Mohammed Siraj, and other young talents to lead India forward.
Key Highlights of Day 2:
- West Indies were bowled out for a low total of 162 runs in 44.1 overs on Day 1.
- Indian pacers Mohammed Siraj (4 wickets) and Jasprit Bumrah (3 wickets) led the disciplined bowling effort.
- India responded strongly with the bat, finishing Day 2 at 448/5 in 110.2 overs.
- KL Rahul scored a magnificent century (100*), anchoring the innings with composure.
- Dhruv Jurel impressed with his maiden Test century (125 runs), showcasing maturity and skill.
- Ravindra Jadeja scored an unbeaten century (104*) and remains crucial to India’s lead.
- Shubman Gill, captaining India, contributed a valuable 51 runs.
- India has a massive lead of 286 runs over West Indies as the match heads into Day 3.
- West Indies bowlers Jayden Seales and Alzarri Joseph took wickets but struggled to contain India’s batting dominance.
- The match is firmly tilted in India’s favor with their strong batting lineup and sustained pressure.
Key Highlights from Day 3 of the India vs West Indies 1st Test at Ahmedabad 2025:
- India declared their first innings at 448/5, holding a massive 286-run lead over West Indies as Day 3 began.
- West Indies struggled in their second innings, collapsing to 146 all out in 45.1 overs.
- India won the match by an innings and 140 runs, taking a 1-0 lead in the series.
- Ravindra Jadeja was the standout, taking 4 wickets for 54 runs, complementing his unbeaten century (104*) with the bat.
- Mohammed Siraj continued his good form, claiming 3 wickets for 31 runs and a match haul of 7 wickets.
- West Indies batters failed to build partnerships, with Alick Athanaze top-scoring with 38 and Justin Greaves contributing 25.
- The Indian bowling attack dominated, with both seamers and spinners making regular breakthroughs.
- India’s dominant all-around performance made them “several levels clear” of West Indies, never appearing in danger throughout the Test.
- KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel, and Jadeja’s tons set up the victory, while West Indies had no answers with either bat or ball.
India’s resounding win on Day 3 confirms their strength at home and sets the tone for the remainder of the series.
FULL SCORECARD :
1st Test: India vs West Indies
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
Toss: West Indies won the toss and elected to bat.
WEST INDIES 1st INNINGS: 162 All Out (44.1 Overs)
Fall of Wickets: 1-2 (Chanderpaul), 2-19 (Campbell), 3-33 (King), 4-38 (Athanaze), 5-86 (Hope), 6-95 (Chase), 7-133 (Pierre), 8-149 (Greaves), 9-152 (Layne), 10-162 (Warrican).
Bowling:
INDIA 1st INNINGS: 448/5 in 128 overs (at close of Day 2)
SCORECARD SUMMARY (End of Day 2)
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- West Indies all out for 162 runs with Siraj and Bumrah leading India’s bowling.
- KL Rahul’s classy unbeaten 53 and 68-run opening stand with Yashasvi Jaiswal.
- Shubman Gill in command as captain, steadying the Indian innings.
- India trailed by 41 runs ending Day 1 at 121/2, but with 8 wickets remaining at stumps.
- Milestone achievement: Bumrah fastest Indian pacer to 50 home wickets.
- A fresh Indian Test team without former legends marking a new beginning.
- Day 2 momentum with India aiming to take a strong lead.
- INDIA 1st INNINGS: 326/4 (at Tea on Day 2), 448/5 (at close of Day 2)
- India Lead by 286 runs with 5 wickets remaining in the 1st Innings.
West Indies 2nd Innings
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tagenarine Chanderpaul | 8 | 23 | 1 | 0 |
| John Campbell | 14 | 32 | 1 | 0 |
| Brandon King | 16 | 24 | 2 | 0 |
| Alick Athanaze | 38 | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Shai Hope | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Roston Chase (c) | 6 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| Khary Pierre | 11 | 36 | 1 | 0 |
| Justin Greaves | 25 | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Johann Layne | 10 | 47 | 1 | 0 |
| Jomel Warrican | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Extras | 13 | |||
| Total | 146 | 45.1 overs |
Fall of Wickets:
1-19 (Chanderpaul, 7.3 ov), 2-33 (King, 12.2 ov), 3-39 (Campbell, 14.3 ov), 4-42 (Hope, 15.4 ov), 5-52 (Chase, 19.4 ov),
1-19 (Chanderpaul, 7.3 ov), 2-33 (King, 12.2 ov), 3-39 (Campbell, 14.3 ov), 4-42 (Hope, 15.4 ov), 5-52 (Chase, 19.4 ov),
6-74 (Pierre, 27.2 ov), 7-107 (Athanaze, 36.5 ov), 8-124 (Greaves, 40.6 ov), 9-130 (Layne, 42.2 ov), 10-146 (Warrican, 45.1 ov)
Notable Bowling (West Indies 2nd Innings):
- Ravindra Jadeja: 4 wickets for 54 runs.
- Mohammed Siraj: 3 wickets for 31 runs.
Result:
- India won by an innings and 140 runs.
Day 3 Scorecard Summary for the India vs West Indies 1st Test at Ahmedabad 2025:
| Team | Innings | Runs | Wickets | Overs | Top Scorers | Top Bowlers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Indies | 1st Innings | 162 | All out | 44.1 | Brandon King 39, Justin Greaves 32 | Siraj 4/40, Bumrah 3/42 |
| India | 1st Innings | 448/5 dec | 5 | 128 | Dhruv Jurel 125, Jadeja 104*, Rahul 100 | Seales 2/89, Joseph 1/79 |
| West Indies | 2nd Innings | 146 | All out | 45.1 | Alick Athanaze 38, Justin Greaves 25 | Jadeja 4/54, Siraj 3/31 |
Summary:
- India won by an innings and 140 runs after West Indies failed to reach India’s total in their second innings.
- Standout performances: Dhruv Jurel’s 125, Ravindra Jadeja’s 104* & 4/54, KL Rahul’s 100, Siraj’s match haul of 7 wickets.
- India leads the series 1-0 after dominating in all departments on Day 3
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