India win by innings as Rahul, Dhruv Jurel and Jadeja score centuries

India defeated the West Indies by an innings and 140 runs in the opening Test of the two-match series at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the match ending inside three days after a dominant showing by batters and bowlers from the home side. The series opener began on October 2 and produced centuries for KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel and Ravindra Jadeja, while India’s pace and spin bowlers dismantled the West Indies across both innings.

India posted 448 in their only innings, with Rahul, Jurel and Jadeja contributing big scores that set up a comprehensive position. The West Indies were bowled out for 162 in their first innings and 146 in the second. Mohammed Siraj led the seam attack with four wickets, and Jasprit Bumrah, who has returned to full participation after a managed workload in England, took three wickets in the match.

The contest included a tense moment on Day 3 when Bumrah’s short-pitched delivery struck West Indies batter Alick Athanaze’s helmet after lunch. The on-field physio assessed Athanaze for concussion and cleared him to continue. Play resumed after Athanaze selected a replacement helmet.

Selection and workload issues have drawn attention ahead of the second...