India Annihilate West Indies by an Innings: Jadeja, Jurel and Rahul
India opened their home Test season with a statement win, crushing the West Indies by an innings and 140 runs in the first Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. This comprehensive victory not only gave India a 1–0 lead in the series but also marked Shubman Gill’s first Test win at home as captain, signalling a new era for Indian cricket.
According to CricketMan2, India’s dominance started with the bat. After West Indies were dismissed for just 162 in the first innings, India piled up a massive 448/5 declared, led by a trio of batting brilliance — KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, and Dhruv Jurel. Rahul finally ended his long wait for a home Test century, scoring a composed 100, while Gill played a fluent knock of 98 before falling just short of his ton.
However, it was the partnership between Jadeja and Jurel that truly defined India’s innings. As reported by timesofindia, the pair stitched together a stunning 206-run stand for the fifth wicket, narrowly missing the all-time Indian record for the position. Jurel, in only his sixth Test, notched up his maiden Test century, saluting the Indian Army in celebration. Jadeja, meanwhile, hammered five sixes, overtaking MS Dhoni’s record for most sixes in Test cricket by an Indian, and celebrated with his trademark sword swirl.
The pitch in Ahmedabad offered turn and bounce, and India’s bowlers made full use of the conditions. In the second innings, West Indies folded for just 146, unable to withstand the pressure from India’s world-class spin attack. highlighted that Ravindra Jadeja not only starred with the bat but also played a central role with the ball, cementing his status as one of the most valuable Test all-rounders in world cricket.
Fielding also played a crucial role in India’s win. KL Rahul was solid behind the stumps, while Nitish Kumar Reddy took a catch that is already being hailed as one of the finest in recent Test history.
In post-match comments, Shubman Gill expressed satisfaction over the team’s complete performance: “This was a perfect game for us — three centurions, great fielding, no complaints.” He also acknowledged the contributions of the spinners and praised the collective team effort. Meanwhile, West Indies captain Roston Chase admitted his team failed to capitalise on winning the toss, citing their inability to build partnerships and post a strong first-innings score as the main reasons for their defeat.
India’s win is now their third-largest innings victory against West Indies in Test history, only behind wins in Rajkot (2018) and Roseau (2023). The performance was a complete one — dominant with the bat, ruthless with the ball, and razor-sharp in the field.
What’s Next?
With momentum firmly on their side, India will now prepare for the second Test. Meanwhile, the BCCI selection committee is expected to meet to finalise India’s ODI squad for the Australia tour, and reports suggest ESPN that Shubman Gill may be considered for future white-ball leadership roles, even as Rohit Sharma remains part of the long-term planning for the 2027 World Cup.
For now, India can celebrate a flawless start to their home season, with Gill’s captaincy debut, Jadeja’s all-round magic, and Jurel’s breakthrough performance offering plenty to be optimistic about. Stay updated as the story unfolds at overlypost.
