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India Tightens Grip on First Test Against West Indies
3 Oct
Summary
- India skittles West Indies for 162 runs
- Siraj and Bumrah combine for 7 wickets
- Rahul's patient 50 puts India in strong position
The opening day of the India-West Indies Test series in Ahmedabad belonged to the hosts, and they continued their dominance on the second day as well. India's bowlers, led by Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah, skittled West Indies for a low score of 162 runs in 44.1 overs. Siraj was the pick of the bowlers, taking 4 wickets for 40 runs, while Bumrah chipped in with 3 wickets for 42 runs.
In response, India began cautiously, with Yashasvi Jaiswal scoring 36 before being dismissed. B Sai Sudharsan, India's new number three, managed 7 runs before being trapped LBW. However, KL Rahul steadied the innings with a patient half-century, and in the company of skipper Shubman Gill, took India to 121/2 by the close of play.
The day's play belonged to India, who have tightened their grip on the first Test match. With a solid batting performance and a dominant display with the ball, the hosts have put themselves in a strong position to take an early lead in the two-match series.
