You say SUPREMACY, we hear the NEW DAWN OF TEAM INDIA! 🔥

In what was a complete all-round performance, Shubman Gill and Co. outclassed the West Indies to kickstart the series on a W note.

While the batters enjoyed their time in the middle, bowlers backed them up with wickets at regular intervals to not let the opposition settle in at any point in the clash.

Let's have a look at how the proceedings went in Ahmedabad.

DAY 1 | India asserts its dominance

Fielding first, the hosts made light work of the Windies’ batting unit, dismissing half of the side in the opening session itself,

Beginning the post-lunch session at 90/5, the visitors continued to fall like a pack of cards as their innings culminated for 162.

The Bumrah-Siraj duo led the charge, claiming three and four wickets, respectively! 🤝

Team India batters continued to swing the momentum in our favour, with KL Rahul remaining unbeaten at 53 at stumps, reducing the deficit considerably heading into Day 2.

📝 Stumps, Day 1: 🇮🇳 - 121/2 (38 overs) trail by 41 runs.

DAY 2 | Triple treat ft. KL, Jurel, Jadeja

The pitch eased out for batting on Day 2 and our batting unit took full advantage of it.

The KL-Jurel-Jadeja trio registered their individual centuries, making the Windies bowlers toil throughout the day.

Result? A terrific lead to close the day. The happy faces in the dugout indicated that a potential W is just around the corner. 🤞

📝 Stumps, Day 2: 🇮🇳 - 448-5 (128 Ov) lead by 286 runs.

DAY 3 | Surprise declaration & the inevitable

Well, well, well! Not many would’ve seen this coming <No, we aren't talking about the win>

The Indian cricket team declared their innings right at the start of the day with a healthy 286-run lead.

Reminiscent of Day 1, the bowlers managed to get half of the Windies’ side back in the hut before lunch, thanks to some electric work in the field. ⚡

Ultimately, the visitors’ dismal show ended at 146 on the board, handing India an unassailable 1-0 lead in the two-match series! Mohd. Siraj (7/57) revelled in his best match figures in a home Test, eclipsing 4/100 against England in Rajkot in 2024.

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Brief scores: West Indies 162/10 (Justin Greaves 32, Mohd. Siraj 4/40) and 146/10 (Alick Athanaze 38, Ravindra Jadeja 4/54) lost to India 448/5d (Dhruv Jurel 125, Roston Chase 2/90) by an innings and 140 runs.