Ahmedabad/Patiala, 03 October (Sports Desk)
Match Context & Toss
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The Test is being played at Ahmedabad, as part of the West Indies tour of India 2025–26.
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India are captained by Shubman Gill, his first home Test series as leader following retirements of stars like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and R. Ashwin.
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West Indies won the toss and elected to bat first.
West Indies First Innings
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West Indies posted 162 all out in 44.1 overs.
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The batting collapse was triggered early; the top and middle order couldn’t build significant partnerships.
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Bowling honors for India:
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Mohammed Siraj was the star, finishing with 4 for 40.
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Jasprit Bumrah chipped in with 3 for 42.
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Kuldeep Yadav also made crucial contributions: 2 wickets for 25.
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India’s First Innings (Start)
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By stumps on Day 1, India were at 121/2 in 38 overs, still trailing by 41 runs.
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KL Rahul was unbeaten on 53*, anchoring the innings after India’s top order had wobbles.
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Shubman Gill remained not out on 18*.
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Earlier, Yashasvi Jaiswal had contributed a solid 36 (54 balls) before being dismissed, trying to give India a brisk start.
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Sai Sudharsan was dismissed cheaply for 7 (19 balls) – a reminder of the challenges India face in their middle order.
Key Moments & Turning Points
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India’s bowling attack, particularly Siraj and Bumrah, exploited early movement and cracks in the West Indies batters’ technique to dismantle them. The decision to bat first by West Indies backfired on them, as India’s bowlers applied relentless pressure.
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In India’s innings, Rahul’s composed half-century steadied the ship after the early loss of a wicket.
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The day ended with India holding the upper hand, despite still trailing — with 8 wickets in hand and two set batters at the crease
