India Strong After Bowling Out West Indies for 162 in 1st Test
The first Test match between India and West Indies in Ahmedabad got off to an action-packed start, and by the end of day one, India had already put themselves in a strong position. West Indies, after choosing to bat first, was bowled out for just 162 runs, with India replying solidly at 121 for 2. That meant the hosts were trailing by only 41 runs with eight wickets still in hand at stumps.
The story of the day was India’s pace attack, led by Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah. Siraj was outstanding, taking 4 wickets for 40 runs in 14 overs, while Bumrah showed his class with 3 for 42. The pressure was relentless, and West Indies’ batting lineup simply could not handle it. The collapse started early, with opener Tagenarine Chanderpaul dismissed for a duck in the first over he faced, caught behind off Siraj. Soon after, Bumrah struck to remove John Campbell, and by the time lunch arrived, the visitors had already lost five wickets.
Also Read:Captain Roston Chase and Shai Hope did try to stabilize the innings with a 48-run partnership for the fifth wicket, but their resistance did not last. Hope was bowled by Kuldeep Yadav, and Chase was sent back after lunch by Siraj. The only real fight came from Justin Greaves, who top-scored with 32, and debutant Khary Pierre, who managed a patient 11 before being trapped lbw by Washington Sundar. In the end, the West Indies innings folded in just 44.1 overs, a disappointing start to such a big series.
India’s reply was calm and controlled. Lokesh Rahul led from the front, battling through leg cramps but reaching a composed half-century. He was unbeaten on 53 at the close of play, showing both grit and patience. He got excellent support from young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored a fluent 36 with seven boundaries before being caught behind while trying to attack Jayden Seales.
Sai Sudarshan, playing at his IPL home ground, had a short stay, scoring only 7 before being trapped lbw by Roston Chase. That left India at 90 for 2. But Rahul, alongside skipper Shubman Gill, steadied things again. Gill remained not out on 18, and together the pair added 31 runs before stumps. A brief rain interruption extended play by about 20 minutes, but it didn’t derail India’s control of the game.
At the end of day one, the momentum was firmly with India. West Indies, who haven’t beaten India in a Test match since 2002, face an uphill battle once again. With India just 41 runs behind and eight wickets still standing, the hosts look well placed to take command of this Test match early.
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