India dominated the play on the first day of the 1st Test match against West Indies in Dominica. Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal remained unbeaten as India ended the day at 80 without loss, trailing the hosts by 70 runs. Earlier, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja led the way as India bundled out West Indies for just 150 runs. West Indies skipper Kraigg Brathwaite won the toss and chose to bat first.
In the highlight of the day, Ravichandran Ashwin took a five-wicket haul, helping India dismiss West Indies for a low total of 150 runs. Ravindra Jadeja also played a crucial role, taking three wickets. Alick Athanaze was the only West Indies batter to put up a good fight, scoring 47 runs. However, the rest of the West Indies batters failed to make an impact.
The day ended with India in a strong position, with Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal guiding the team to 80 without loss. India will begin the second day trailing West Indies by 70 runs.
Here are the highlights from the first day of the 1st Test match between India and West Indies:
– The day ended with India trailing West Indies by 70 runs, with Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal remaining unbeaten.
– Yashasvi Jaiswal hit a four off a full delivery from Jason Holder, taking India’s score to 70/0.
– Play resumed after a short rain delay.
– Rain stopped play temporarily but resumed shortly after.
– Yashasvi Jaiswal hit a four off Rahkeem Cornwall’s bowling, showcasing his attacking skills.
– Rohit Sharma hit a six off Jomel Warrican’s bowling, gradually finding his form.
– Rohit Sharma hit a four off Alzarri Joseph’s bowling, displaying his impeccable timing.
– Rohit Sharma seemed to be in pain after being hit on the toe by a ball from Alzarri Joseph.
– Yashasvi Jaiswal played a brilliant sweep shot off Rahkeem Cornwall, earning four runs.
– Rahkeem Cornwall introduced spin bowling into the game after 7 overs of play.
– Yashasvi Jaiswal scored his first four runs with a shot over the point fielder off Alzarri Joseph.
– Yashasvi Jaiswal benefited from byes as the ball beat the wicketkeeper Joshua Da Silva and ran for a four.
– Rohit Sharma hit a four off Kemar Roach’s bowling with a straight drive.
– Rohit Sharma survived an lbw appeal, as the ball would have clipped the stumps.
– India began their batting innings with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma at the crease.
– Ravichandran Ashwin took five wickets, helping India dismiss West Indies for just 150 runs.
– Ravindra Jadeja took three wickets, contributing to India’s strong bowling performance.
– Alick Athanaze scored 47 runs, but lacked support from other West Indies batters.
– The tea break was taken after India took another four wickets, leaving West Indies struggling at 137/8.
– Ravichandran Ashwin took his fourth wicket, dismissing Alick Athanaze after a promising knock.
– Ravichandran Ashwin claimed his 700th international wicket by dismissing Alzarri Joseph.
– Mohammed Siraj got Jason Holder out with a well-executed plan.
– Alick Athanaze hit the first six of the West Indies innings off R Ashwin’s bowling.
Overall, it was a dominant day for India, with their bowlers performing exceptionally well and their batters off to a strong start. The second day of the Test match promises to be an exciting one as India looks to build a substantial lead over West Indies.
