Ahmedabad – India dismantled West Indies in emphatic fashion on Saturday, winning the Ahmedabad Test by an innings and 140 runs after just over one session on the final day. Ravindra Jadeja (4-54), Mohammed Siraj (3-31), and Kuldeep Yadav (2-23) spearheaded India’s relentless bowling attack, wrapping up the match with precision.
India had declared overnight with a lead of 286 runs, setting the stage for a quick finish. From the very first over, Jasprit Bumrah and Siraj bowled probing lines, challenging the West Indies top order.
Early Breakthroughs
West Indies openers Tagenarine Chanderpaul and John Campbell initially resisted the seaming deliveries, but Siraj’s short ball provided the breakthrough. Chanderpaul pulled well, but Nitish Reddy took a sharp catch at short square leg in the eighth over. Campbell and Brandon King were soon dismissed, leaving West Indies 34/3, with sharp catches from KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan contributing to India’s early dominance.
Kuldeep Yadav Strikes
Spinner Kuldeep Yadav posed problems with his clever variations, dismissing Roston Chase with a well-disguised delivery that turned less than expected. Chase’s off-stump was clean bowled, highlighting India’s tactical mastery.
Fielding Excellence
India’s fielders were equally impressive. Yashasvi Jaiswal pulled off a forward-diving catch at backward point to dismiss Shai Hope, and quick work from Jadeja and Siraj kept the pressure on the visitors. At lunch, West Indies were 66/5, already in deep trouble.
Closing the Innings
After the break, Alick Athanaze and Justin Greaves tried to stabilize the innings, but India’s bowlers continued to dominate. Bumrah, Siraj, and Jadeja picked up crucial wickets, while Kuldeep trapped Jayden Seales in front of the stumps. By the time Jadeja and Siraj finished the innings, West Indies were bowled out for 146, conceding an innings defeat.
Batting Highlights
India’s innings was built on stellar contributions from Dhruv Jurel (125), KL Rahul (100), *Ravindra Jadeja (104)**, and Shubman Gill (50), helping them reach 448/5 declared. The comprehensive performance emphasized India’s depth in both batting and bowling as they set their sights on the next World Test Championship final.
Brief Scores:
- West Indies: 162 & 146
- Top scorers: Alick Athanaze 38, Justin Greaves 32
- Best bowlers: Ravindra Jadeja 4-54, Mohammed Siraj 3-31, Kuldeep Yadav 2-23
- India: 448/5 decl.
- Top scorers: Dhruv Jurel 125, Ravindra Jadeja 104*, KL Rahul 100, Shubman Gill 50
Result: India won by an innings and 140 runs