India showcased their strength on home soil, decisively defeating the West Indies in Ahmedabad. After dismissing a nervous Windies side for just 162 runs on Day 1, India began their innings with a sense of confidence under Shubman Gill’s captaincy debut. The experienced batsmen at the crease proved resilient against a Windies bowling attack that included promising talent like Jayden Seales and two players making their international debuts. The Indian middle-order became more challenging to penetrate after the bowlers had delivered 38 overs. However, the Windies found a breakthrough when Shubman Gill, who looked comfortable at the crease, was dismissed while attempting a reverse sweep, resulting in a catch at slip that ended his innings at 98.
The current score is 188/3, with Dhruv Jurel now batting. Despite his dismissal, Gill’s contributions as captain and batsman have been commendable. KL Rahul has been exceptional in the ongoing Test series, having led India to a historic win in England on his captaincy debut and now performing well at home. With Rahul and Jurel at the crease, India is well-positioned to extend their lead by forming partnerships and applying pressure on the West Indies.