Journalism of Courage
The first Test between India and the West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad concluded with a commanding Indian victory by an innings and 140 runs. India's all-round performance, highlighted by centuries from KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel, and Ravindra Jadeja, set the tone for the series (Source: Photo by PTI)
The match began with the West Indies opting to bat first. However, they were quickly reduced to 162 all out, with Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav leading the bowling attack. Their disciplined bowling and sharp fielding left the visitors with little room to recover (Source: Photo by PTI)
In reply, India lost early wickets of Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal & number three batter Sai Sudharsan (Source: Photo by PTI)
But they somehow managed to reach 121/2 by the end of Day 1. KL Rahul and Shubman Gill provided stability, ensuring India was in a strong position heading into Day 2 (Source: Photo by PTI)
Day 2 witnessed a remarkable turnaround for India as they declared their innings at 448/5. KL Rahul played a composed century, while the Indian captain contributed a brilliant 50, setting a strong platform for the team (Source: Photo by PTI)
Dhruv Jurel’s brilliant 125 on debut, along with Ravindra Jadeja’s unbeaten 104, put India in a commanding position in the match (Source: Photo by PTI)
Chasing a daunting target, the West Indies began their second innings with determination. However, the Indian bowlers maintained relentless pressure, taking wickets at regular intervals (Source: Photo by PTI)
Day 3 was dominated by Ravindra Jadeja's exceptional performance. He took 4 wickets for 54 runs in the second innings, dismantling the West Indies' batting lineup. His efforts, combined with sharp fielding and strategic bowling changes, led to the visitors' downfall (Source: Photo by PTI)
Despite brief resistance from Alick Athanaze and Justin Greaves, the West Indies were bowled out for 146 in their second innings (Source: Photo by PTI)
Mohammed Siraj's opening spells were instrumental in dismissing key West Indies batsmen early in both innings. His pace and accuracy set the tone for India's bowling attack (Source: Photo by PTI)
Kuldeep Yadav's spin bowling was crucial in breaking partnerships and maintaining pressure. His ability to extract turn and bounce kept the West Indies batsmen on edge throughout their innings (Source: Photo by PTI)
The bowlers complemented Jadeja’s efforts, ensuring a comprehensive victory for India (Source: Photo by PTI)
Indian team's all-round performance was a testament to their depth and preparation. The batting lineup, led by Rahul, Jurel, and Jadeja, provided a solid foundation, while the bowlers executed their plans with precision. The fielding was sharp, with key catches and run-outs contributing to the win (Source: Photo by PTI)
Ravindra Jadeja was named the Player of the Match for his outstanding all-round performance. His century with the bat and four-wicket haul with the ball were pivotal in India's dominant victory (Source: Photo by PTI)
With a 1-0 lead in the series, India will look to maintain their momentum in the second Test in New Delhi. The team aims to continue their dominant performance and clinch the series (Source: Photo by PTI)
