What a win this is for India! They dominated right from the first day and did not let go of control at any point in the match. Ravichandran Ashwin's fifer on Day 1 set the tone with West Indies managing just 150. The home side always were playing the catch-up game since then and then came a magnificent knock from Yashasvi Jaiswal, who impressed all with his 171. India, expectedly declared their effort on Day 3 with 421/5 on the board and then Ashwin again starred, taking seven wickets to blow away the West Indies within three days of the Test match. An emphatic way to begin the new WTC cycle for India.
OUT! And there goes the final wicket! India have won the Test match by an innings and 141 runs with Ravichandran Ashwin taking a seven-wicket haul in the second innings! It has been a totally one-sided match and India deservedly win this match with West Indies proving to be no match. Earlier in the day, India declared halfway through Day 3 and India just needed the remainder of the day to win the match. A convincing performance this for India, who have opened their WTC campaign in the new cycle in some style. West Indies now need a lot ot thinking to do before the next Test, which begins on July 20.
OUT! Six wickets for Ravi Ashwin and what a performance this has been! This time, he bowls Kemar Roach right through the gates! India now one wicket away from a win. What a performance! Kemar Roach b Ravichandran Ashwin 0(3)
OUT! Ravichandran Ashwin has completed a 10-wicket haul in this match! Rahkheem Cornwall defended ball which took the inside edge and onto the pads with Shubman Gill taking a good catch! What a comeback this has been for Ashwin to India's playing XI after being left out in the WTC final. Rahkeem Cornwall c Shubman Gill b Ravichandran Ashwin 4(14)
OUT! West Indies are in a hurry and they continue to lose wickets regularly! Ravichandran Ashwin again and this time, Alzarri Joseph attempts to hit a big shot with one man in the deep, who he attempted to clear. But that he could not with Shubman Gill taking a simple catch. India now three wickets away now to win this match. Alzarri Joseph c Shubman Gill b Ravichandran Ashwin 13(23)
OUT! And the slide continues for West Indies with Ravichandran Ashwin getting the better of Alick Athanaze once again in this Test match. The debutant played some attacking shots and batted with a positive intent but could not carry on and make it a big one. West Indies in real danger of losing within this day by Day 4. Yashasvi Jaiswal took a good sharp catch here. Alick Athanaze c Yashasvi Jaiswal b Ravichandran Ashwin 28(44)
OUT! Another one bites the dust and India are on a roll here! Mohammed Siraj has been introduced into the attack and has trapped Joshua Da Silva lbw. The home side have lost half of their side now and India look to wrap things up today itself it seems! Joshua Da Silva lbw b Mohammed Siraj 13(27)
OUT! And one more wicket for India! This time, it is Ravindra Jadeja trapping Raymon Reifer in front. Reifer opted for the review but it was to no avail with replay showing that it would have hit the stumps. West Indies in deep deep trouble here. Raymon Reifer lbw b Ravindra Jadeja 11(41)
OUT! Ravichandran Ashwin has struck again and this time, has gotten the wicket of Jermaine Blackwood. Ashwin came round the wicket and missed the ball which spun sharply to hit the pad. The ball bounced off the pad and went to first slip and Blackwood reviewed it. But it was an unsuccessful one as replay showed the ball would have crashed into the stumps. West Indies slide into further trouble here. Jermaine Blackwood lbw b Ravichandran Ashwin 5(8)
The Indian spinners have made their presence felt once again in this Test match with Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja taking one wicket apiece as we head to Tea on Day 3. India have had complete control of the match so far and at no point did it look like West Indies had any sort of an upper hand. The home side have lost both openers and still trail by 244 runs. India would on the other hand, look to take as many wickets as possible today to put West Indies under more pressure/
Yashasvi Jaiswal (143*) dazzled under the bright Dominica sun as his century on debut put India in a commanding position in the 1st Test against West Indies. The youngster has had to battle a lot of adversity to get to the Indian team and now that he has made it, he surely did grab the opportunity with both hands. He and involved in a record opening partnership for India against West Indies with skipper Rohit Sharma, who too scored a hundred, his 10th in Test cricket. And even after two wickets fell in quick succession, he continued batting with the same flair and composure as he has been doing in First Class cricket for a long, long time. He and Virat Kohli (36*) were undefeated at the crease when play came to an end on Day 2 and the two batters would hope to pile more misery on West Indies. India had a lead of 162 runs at the close of play on Day 2. India vs West Indies 1st Test 2023 Day 3 Free Live Streaming Online on JioCinema and FanCode: Get Free Live TV Telecast of IND vs WI Test Match on DD Sports.
West Indies did find some bit of inspiration from debutant Alick Athanaze, who provided the breakthrough when he dismissed Rohit Sharma right after the latter’s hundred. Jomel Warrican also got one to spin sharply and had Shubman Gill dismissed. But a composed 72*-run partnership between Kohli and Jaiswal saw India end with a commanding 312/2 on the board with the promise of adding much more to this tally. Ideally, India would want to bat just once in this Test match and hence, a lead of around 350-400 would be on their minds. But should the West Indies bowlers put up a good show, things might become a bit interesting. The home side would also expect main spinner Rahkeen Cornwall to be back on the field on Day 3 after he had left the field on Day 2, reportedly due to a chest infection.
See Playing XI of Both Teams
India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravindra Jadeja, Ishan Kishan(w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Jaydev Unadkat, Mohammed Siraj
West Indies (Playing XI): Kraigg Brathwaite(c), Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Raymon Reifer, Jermaine Blackwood, Alick Athanaze, Joshua Da Silva(w), Jason Holder, Rahkeem Cornwall, Alzarri Joseph, Kemar Roach, Jomel Warrican