West Indies 162 All Out in Ahmedabad as India Eyes a Strong Start
The opening Test between India and West Indies is underway at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. After winning the toss, the West Indies chose to bat first, hoping to set a challenging target for the hosts. The Caribbean side’s innings unraveled in quick bursts, and by the time the last wicket fell, West Indies were all out for 162 in 44 overs.
Early Wickets Set the Tone for a Tumbling Innings
West Indies’ top order failed to build any substantial partnership. Openers Tyag Narayanan Chandarpal (0) and John Campbell (8) fell early, leaving the innings in disarray. The steady drip of wickets continued as the middle order failed to stitch together a meaningful stand. By mid-overs, the scoreboard looked bleak, and the innings slipped further away from the visitors’ reach.
Key Contributions in a Difficult Day for WI
While the collapse was dominant, a few West Indian batters offered resistance. Justin Grieves stood out with 32 off 48 balls, striking four boundaries. Shai Hope added 26 off 36 with three fours, and Roston Chase contributed 24 off 43 with four boundaries. Beyond these efforts, the rest of the lineup failed to back them up, leaving WI short of a competitive total. The collective failure of the lower and middle order proved costly in the face of disciplined Indian bowling.
India Aims to Capitalize Early
With a modest but defendable total on the board, India will look to capitalize on the early advantage. The pitch at Ahmedabad is known to offer a mix of pace and bounce, which could aid Indian bowlers as they attempt to bundle out the West Indies again or at least apply pressure early in the run chase. A steady opening stand and solid middle-order accumulation will be crucial for India to take early control of the match and set the tone for the series.
A New Dawn for India
The day marks a potential turning point for India, who will hope to translate this start into a dominant performance in the opening Test. If the batting unit can deliver a composed and confident reply, the hosts could seize the momentum and put the visitors under pressure from the outset. The mood around the ground suggested a growing sense of optimism among Indian fans as the chase looms.
What This Means for the Series
As the first day ends, the result of this innings will shape the early narrative of the series. West Indies will need to regroup quickly if they are to challenge India in the remaining days, while India will aim to maintain discipline and build pressure with the ball. The stage is set in Ahmedabad for a compelling Test that could establish early tempo in this contest.
Stay tuned for live updates as India begins its reply and the first Test unfolds on a day that could define the series trajectory at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
