India crushed West Indies by an innings and 140 runs within three days of the first Test on Saturday at Ahmedabad's stadium. All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja earned player of the match honors after scoring an unbeaten 104 runs and claiming 4-54 wickets with his spin bowling. The hosts declared at 448-5 before dismissing West Indies for 146 in the second session.
West Indies captain Roston Chase acknowledged persistent batting struggles that have plagued the team across recent series. The visitors managed just 162 runs in their first innings after winning the toss. Mohammed Siraj took 4-40 in the opening innings and extended his yearly wicket count to 30.
KL Rahul scored 100 runs while Dhruv Jurel contributed 125 in a dominant Indian batting display. The teams meet again on Oct. 10 in New Delhi for the second Test.
West Indies captain Roston Chase acknowledged persistent batting struggles that have plagued the team across recent series. The visitors managed just 162 runs in their first innings after winning the toss. Mohammed Siraj took 4-40 in the opening innings and extended his yearly wicket count to 30.
KL Rahul scored 100 runs while Dhruv Jurel contributed 125 in a dominant Indian batting display. The teams meet again on Oct. 10 in New Delhi for the second Test.
