West Indies bowled out for 162
Mohammed Siraj emerged as the pick of the bowlers with four wickets, while Jasprit Bumrah snared three as Team India bowled the West Indies out for 162 on Day 1 in Ahmedabad. West Indies' innings lasted 44.1 overs as only six of their batters made it to double figures as Justin Greaves top-scored with 32.
1st Session
West Indies finished their first session at 99/5, with skipper Roston Chase and Justin Greaves at the crease. India dominated West Indies in the first session as pacer Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah dismissed the top order. Siraj had two wickets, while Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav took a wicket each. India captain Shubman Gill pulled off a DRS masterstroke, helping Bumrah get his wicket. Kuldeep, who is making a comeback into the Indian Test side, delivered a wicket in just his second over.
IND vs WI 1st Test Playing XI
Toss Update
West Indies win the toss and bat
India are set to face West Indies in the opening Test of the two-match series at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This marks Shubman Gill’s second assignment as Test captain, following his impressive displays with both the bat and his leadership during the recent tour of England. The hosts will start as clear favourites, especially with West Indies yet to register a win in the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle after suffering three consecutive defeats. it's been 25 Tests since West Indies last tasted victory against India.
Gill’s first series at home as captain of India will be crucial for the team considering their fortunes the last time they played a Test series on home soil in October last year against New Zealand. India’s 3-0 whitewash by New Zealand under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma was unprecedented
