Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Siraj delivered a dominant bowling performance to guide India to a resounding innings and 140-run victory over the West Indies on Day 3 of the opening Test match.
The emphatic win put India 1-0 ahead in the two-match series.
India’s Batting Power and Declaration
India resumed the third day at their overnight score of 448/5 declared in 128 overs, showcasing batting dominance before letting their bowlers take charge.
Jadeja and Siraj Lead the Charge
The Indian bowlers wasted no time dismantling the West Indian batting line-up.s
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Ravindra Jadeja (4/54) spun a web around the opposition with his consistency and sharp turn.
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Mohammed Siraj (3/31) continued his fine form, completing a seven-wicket match haul with pace and precision.
Their combined effort left West Indies all out for 146 in 45.1 overs in their second innings, after having managed just 162 runs in the first innings.
West Indies Struggle to Resist
Alick Athanaze (38) and Justin Greaves (25) were the only notable contributors with the bat for the visitors. However, their efforts were far from enough to prevent India’s crushing win.
Brief Scores
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West Indies: 162 all out & 146 all out in 45.1 overs (Alick Athanaze 38; Jadeja 4/54, Siraj 3/31)
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India: 448/5 declared in 128 overs
Series Outlook
With this win, India take a commanding 1-0 lead in the two-Test series, firmly setting the tone for the remainder of the contest. The team will now look to carry this momentum into the second and final Test.
