Indian Seamers Dominate as West Indies Struggle in Ahmedabad Test Opener

In a commanding display in Ahmedabad, India's seamers Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah spearheaded their side's attack, claiming seven wickets between them to bowl out the West Indies for a meager 162 runs. This marked a significant day one performance in the opening test of the series.

The West Indies faced challenges right from the start after opting to bat. Siraj and Bumrah took advantage of a moisture-heavy pitch that favored bowlers, with Siraj's figures reading 4-40 and Bumrah's 3-42. Key dismissals included Tagenarine Chanderpaul for a duck and John Campbell for eight, leaving West Indies struggling at 20-2.

Despite some resistance, the visitors couldn't find their footing as the day progressed. With India looking to erase past disappointments and prove formidable under new captain Shubman Gill, the pressure grew on the West Indies, who were also missing injured bowlers Shamar Joseph and Alzarri Joseph on their challenging tour.

(With inputs from agencies.)