Ahmedabad: On the opening day of the first Test between India and West Indies, the hosts reached 121/2 at stumps. KL Rahul was unbeaten on 53, while captain Shubman Gill remained 18*. India trail by 41 runs, after bowling the visitors out for 162.

India’s bowling dismantles West Indies

West Indies’ innings collapsed under a disciplined Indian attack, folded for just 162 in 44.1 overs. Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah carried the load with the ball, picking up seven wickets between them.

  • Siraj picked up key wickets early on, contributing significantly to the collapse.
  • Bumrah cleaned up the tail, including Greaves and other lower-order batters.
  • Kuldeep Yadav also made an impact with a wicket just before lunch, dismissing Shai Hope.

India bat cautiously

After dismissing the visitors, India’s openers started the run chase with some restraint, wary of the conditions.

  • KL Rahul reached his half-century (53*) in 114 balls, anchoring the innings.
  • Gill stayed by his side with 18*, and together they weathered the end-of-day pressure.
  • India lost one wicket — Sai Sudharsan — cheaply for 7, trapped LBW.

Key stats & highlights

  • West Indies all out for 162 in 44.1 overs.
  • At stumps: India 121/2 in 38 overs, trailing by 41.
  • KL Rahul’s fifty and Gill’s steady presence give India a solid foundation for Day 2.
  • Bowling heroics backed by a mix of pace and spin gave India a strong position.