India's Dominance with Seam and Spin: Crushing West Indies in Ahmedabad
India's seamers, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah, dismantled the West Indies, taking seven wickets to restrict them to 162. By stumps, India reached 121-2, trailing by 41 runs. KL Rahul scored a half-century while Siraj's swing bowling was crucial in putting India in a commanding position.
India's pace attack, spearheaded by Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah, devastated the West Indies on the opening day of the first Test, claiming seven wickets as the visitors folded for 162 in Ahmedabad.
KL Rahul's resolute half-century ensured India ended the day at 121-2, narrowing the deficit to 41 runs. The innings was briefly halted by fading light and rain, but Rahul's composure and strategic batting solidified India's stance.
Despite a good start by West Indies' openers, Siraj and Bumrah's persistent bowling extracted early breakthroughs. The Indian seamers exhibited skillful swing, which proved too much for the West Indies, exacerbating their difficulty in claiming a Test win in India since 1994.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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