Welcome to our live coverage of Day 2 of the first Test match between India and West Indies, unfolding at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Day One truly belonged to India, thanks to some exceptional bowling and a steady start with the bat.
Mohammed Siraj, continuing his stellar form, was the architect of the West Indies’ collapse. His relentless pace, including lethal scrambled seam deliveries, proved too much for the visitors’ top order, as he finished with an impressive 4-40 from 14 overs. The West Indies found themselves reeling at 90/5 by lunch, unable to counter Siraj’s skill and intelligence.
Jasprit Bumrah, playing on his home ground, rediscovered his rhythm to expertly exploit reverse swing, cleaning up the tail and reaching a milestone of 50 Test wickets in India. Meanwhile, Kuldeep Yadav, marking his return to Test cricket after more than a year, produced a moment of pure magic, dismissing Shai Hope with a delivery that showcased perfect drift, dip, and turn. His spin complemented the pace attack flawlessly, playing a crucial role in bowling out West Indies for a mere 162 runs.
India’s reply began cautiously but effectively. KL Rahul anchored the innings with a composed 53 not out, displaying both his experience and a vital mentorship role for young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal. Their 68-run partnership laid a strong foundation, highlighting India’s depth even in the absence of seasoned players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and R Ashwin.
With Shubman Gill leading the side and the young batting unit gaining confidence, India is in a commanding position to dictate terms on Day Two. Join us for ball-by-ball updates, insightful analysis, and all the key moments as India looks to capitalize on their early momentum and consolidate their advantage in this opening Test of the home season.
Playing XIs:
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
West Indies: Tagenarine Chanderpaul, John Campbell, Alick Athanaze, Brandon King, Shai Hope (wk), Roston Chase (c), Justin Greaves, Jomel Warrican, Khary Pierre, Johann Layne, Jayden Seales