As we told you that India vs West Indies 2018 first Test at the Saurashtra Cricket Association was all about records being shattered. As India defeated West Indies by innings and 272 runs, several players including Prithvi Shaw, Virat Kohli and others broke records. As India’s Chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav became the second player in India to get a five-wicket haul in all formats, Ravichandran Ashwin surpassed Harbhajan Singh to get the second-most four-for wicket-taker. Kuldeep Yadav Becomes the Second Indian to Get a Five Wicket Haul in all Formats, Shines In India's Victory Over West Indies.

After registering the figures of 4/37 and in the second innings, the off-spinner got his 42nd four-wicket hauls and is only behind Anil Kumble who has 66 four-wicket hauls in his kitty. Ashwin in the first innings got rid of Shai Hope, Roston Chase, Sherman Lewis and Shannon Gabriel. The West Indies team got bowled out on 181 in the first inning. In the second innings, the guests got out on 196 runs.  India Beat West Indies in Rajkot Test by an Innings and 272 Runs, Take 1–0 Lead in Two-Match IND vs WI Series

After winning the match, Ashwin spoke to the broadcasters and said that it was difficult for him to make a comeback into the game particularly after his injury. He also added that he had a good stint NCA and in England. “I generally believe that in the second innings, the teams put up a better fight and there are a couple of partnerships here and there usually. There was one. This wicket was slightly better, it still is, hence I was surprised with the amount of attacking shots, the high-risk shots that were played against the spinners. Maybe it was their strategy against the spinners but it clearly didn’t work this time,” said Ashwin.

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