India wrapped up the opening Test against West Indies in clinical fashion on Day 3, securing a comprehensive win by an innings and 140 runs. After India’s batting dominance on the second day, the visitors’ bowlers made short work of the West Indies batting lineup, bundling them out for just 146 in the second innings.
Day 3 began with India already holding a commanding position, having declared their overnight score 448/5 with a lead of 286 runs West Indies, needing to bat for survival, were tasked with the challenge of showing grit and discipline. Unfortunately for the hosts, the collapse continued in similar fashion to their first innings.
The opening pair of John Campbell and Tagenarine Chanderpaul attempted to dig in, but India’s bowlers were relentless. Campbell scratched around for 32 deliveries before falling to Ravindra Jadeja for 14. Chanderpaul too was undone by Mohammed Siraj after making just 8. Both wickets came inside the first hour, leaving West Indies reeling at the top.
Alick Athanaze, one of the few bright spots for the hosts, displayed some resistance. He played with maturity, collecting three boundaries in his knock of 38 off 74 balls. His footwork against the spinners was decisive, and he looked set to build a meaningful innings before falling to Washington Sundar, who got him caught and bowled.
the West Indian middle order again collapsed. Brandon King (5), captain Roston Chase (1), and wicketkeeper Shai Hope (1) were dismissed cheaply in quick succession. Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav extracted turn and bounce from the surface, while Siraj maintained consistent pressure from the other end.
Justin Greaves showed some fight with gritty 25 off 52 deliveries, while in lower order Jayden seales showed some quick fire 22 off 12 ball while khary Pierre 13 , Johann Layne 14 and Jomel warrican departed without scoring.
The Innings concluded at 146 in 45.1 overs .
India bowling Jadeja’s control and sharp spin accounted 4 wickets, while Siraj’s aggression with the new ball set the tone picked up 3 wickets , while kuldeep gets 2 and Washington takes 1 crucial wicket Athanaze.
India vs West 1st Test Match summary
Toss: West Indies won the toss opted to bat first
West Indies 1st innings: 162/10
Top scorer: Justin Greaves 32 off 48 balls
Top bowler: Mohammad Siraj 4/40
India 1st innings: 438/5d
Top scorer: Dhruv jurel 125 off 210 balls
Top bowler: Roston chase 2/90
West Indies 2nd innings: 146/10
Top scorer: Alick Athanaze 38 off 74 balls
Top bowler: Ravindra Jadeja 4/54
Result: india win by an innings and 140 runs
Player of the match: Ravindra Jadeja 104 runs and 4/54
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