WI vs IND First Test Highlights and Reports: India kicked off their WTC 2023-25 campaign in spectacular fashion, securing a commanding victory by an innings and 141 runs against the West Indies in the first Test held in Dominica. Displaying their dominance, India declared their first innings at 421/5, amassing a substantial 271-run lead.
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The Indian bowlers then dismantled the West Indies batting lineup, bundling them out for a mere 130 runs in their second innings, sealing the win within three days. This triumph marked India’s largest innings victory in a Test match outside Asia.
The standout performer of the match was the extraordinary R Ashwin, who claimed seven wickets for just 71 runs in the second innings, earning himself an impressive eighth 10-wicket haul and equaling the legendary Anil Kumble. Ashwin’s figures in the second essay were not only his personal best in an overseas Test but also his overall match haul of 12 wickets for 131 runs.
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Right from the start of the West Indies second innings, Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, the spin twins, wreaked havoc on the opposition batsmen. Capitalizing on the assistance provided by the pitch, their deliveries consistently beat the edges, keeping the West Indies in constant trouble. While Tagenarine Chanderpaul managed to execute a boundary through a cover drive off Ashwin, it was Jadeja who dismissed Chanderpaul by trapping him leg-before wicket. Despite a review, the decision stood in favor of India.
Raymon Reifer, who had hit a four off an Ashwin delivery, narrowly escaped being caught at silly point. However, Kraigg Brathwaite, the West Indies captain, fell victim to a masterful delivery from Ashwin, changing the angle by coming around the wicket and inducing an edge to the first slip, where Ajinkya Rahane made no mistake.
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Jermaine Blackwood also edged a Jadeja delivery, but the ball fell short of third slip. Towards the end of the second session, both Reifer and Blackwood were dismissed in quick succession, plunging the West Indies into deep trouble. Blackwood, trapped in front by a sharp delivery that turned, wasted a review, while Reifer’s attempted flick off Jadeja resulted in an LBW dismissal.
While India lost a review for a caught-behind decision against Joshua Da Silva, Alick Athanaze displayed his class with confident shot-making, scoring boundaries off Ashwin, who had earlier dropped a catch off Yashavi Jaiswal at short leg. According to the WI vs IND First Test Highlights and Reports, Mohammed Siraj reintroduced into the attack by Rohit Sharma, struck immediately, trapping Da Silva plumb in front.
However, Athanaze continued to display his talent by hitting two more boundaries off Siraj and later sweeping Ashwin fine for another boundary. Ashwin, however, had the last word, dismissing Athanaze caught at short leg off an inside edge, ending his promising innings.
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Subsequently, Alzarri Joseph and Jason Holder counterattacked, each hitting a six off Ashwin, taking the West Indies past the 100-run mark. Nevertheless, Joseph’s attempt to clear the fence once again resulted in his dismissal, granting Ashwin his fourth wicket. As per the WI vs IND First Test Highlights and Reports, Ashwin claimed his second five-wicket haul of the match by having Rahkeem Cornwall caught at short leg and swiftly followed it up by bowling Kemar Roach.
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With only one wicket remaining for the West Indies, the match extended into extra time, and Jomel Warrican entertained the crowd for a brief period with a few boundaries. However, as per the WI vs IND First Test Highlights and Reports, his attempt at a reverse sweep off Ashwin led to his eventual dismissal, sealing India’s comprehensive victory.
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Mumbai’s Golden Boy had a Record-Breaking Debut
In the earlier sessions, Yashavi Jaiswal, in a record-breaking innings spanning three days and 387 deliveries, finally departed in the morning session after scoring a well-made 171. However, As per the WI vs IND First Test Highlights and Reports, India’s dominance continued as they extended their lead with a patient half-century from Virat Kohli.
Jaiswal’s confident strokeplay propelled him to become the youngest Indian debutant to reach 150 runs, including a memorable six down the ground. Unfortunately, his exceptional innings came to an end when he edged a delivery from Joseph to the wicketkeeper while attempting a punch through cover.
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Ajinkya Rahane’s stay at the crease was short-lived as he was caught at cover off Roach’s very first ball of the morning. Despite wickets falling around him, Kohli diligently reached his 50th Test fifty, requiring 147 balls. Jadeja, who joined Kohli at the crease, displayed his power by hitting a six off a short ball from Athanaze. According to the WI vs IND First Test Highlights and Reports, Kohli, in his trademark fashion, elegantly struck boundaries off Athanaze and Kraigg Brathwaite. As the lunch break approached, Kohli’s score reached 76, and India’s lead extended to 250.
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At the beginning of the second session, Kohli had a fortunate escape as the ball flew to Cornwall at first slip off the outside edge but was dropped by the wicketkeeper, Joshua Da Silva. However, Cornwall eventually dismissed Kohli at leg slip, capitalizing on the extra bounce. While debutant Ishan Kishan took some time to score his first run, Jadeja unleashed a couple of boundaries, extending India’s lead. Soon after Kishan opened his account with a single off Joseph, India declared their innings, setting the stage for their dominant bowling display.
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India’s early advantage in the Test match was established by Ashwin’s five-wicket haul and Jadeja’s three-wicket contribution, which restricted the West Indies to a mere 150 runs on Day 1. As per the WI vs IND First Test Highlights and Reports, Jaiswal’s record-breaking knock, accompanied by notable performances from Rohit Sharma and Kohli, solidified India’s position. With the exception of Athanaze, who top-scored for the West Indies in both innings, the home team struggled to counter the Indian spinners, ultimately succumbing to a heavy defeat.
Score Summary: India 421 for 5 dec (Jaiswal 171, Rohit 103, Kohli 76) beat West Indies 150 (Athanaze 47, Ashwin 5-60, Jadeja 3-26) and 130 (Athanaze 28, Ashwin 7-71, Jadeja 2-38) by an innings and 141 runs
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