The Indian men’s cricket team began their two-match Test series against the West Indies in emphatic fashion, registering a thumping victory by an innings and 140 runs on Saturday (October 4). The series opener, held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, ended inside three days as the hosts showcased their all-round dominance in front of home supporters.
After piling up a massive first-innings score earlier in the match, India’s bowlers ensured there was no way back for the Caribbean side. Ravindra Jadeja was the star performer with the ball on the decisive third day. The left-arm spinner delivered a brilliant spell, taking four wickets in the second innings and consistently troubling the visiting batters. His breakthroughs played a key role in dismissing the West Indies for just 146 runs, sealing the result without the need for India to bat a second time.
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Jadeja received excellent support from Mohammed Siraj, who continued his fine form by picking up three wickets. The pace bowler’s sharp spells complemented Jadeja’s spin perfectly, leaving the West Indies in disarray. Apart from them, two more dismissals from the Indian attack added to the visitors’ woes, as their batting lineup once again faltered against a disciplined home side.
For the West Indies, the result was another reminder of the gulf in quality between the two teams in red-ball cricket. Their batters struggled to adapt to the conditions and failed to build partnerships that could have stretched the match beyond three days.
