India Vs West Indies Highlights, 1st Test Day 3: IND Crush WI By An Innings and 140 Runs In Ahmedabad

Hello, we’re back with another live blog. It’s Day 3 of the first Test between India and the West Indies. Stay tuned for live updates.

The India vs West Indies 1st Test will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website, while live telecast in India will be available on Star Sports.

Ahmedabad wakes up to partly sunny skies with temperatures around 26°C, low chances of rain at 6%, humidity at 79%, and gentle winds blowing at 8 km/h. By midday, temperatures are expected to rise to 31°C, with a low of 24°C in the evening.

India reached 448 for five at stumps on day two of the opening Test against the West Indies, stretching their lead to 286 runs after centuries from KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel and Ravindra Jadeja on Friday. India, starting the day on 121/2, lost the wicket of skipper Shubman Gill (50) during the opening session, while Rahul was dismissed right after the lunch break. The hosts had dismissed West Indies for 162 on day one.

India have declared, and West Indies will take the field to start their second innings today. They’ve requested a light roller as they begin, still trailing India by 286 runs from the first innings.

The West Indies openers, John Campbell and T Chanderpaul, take their positions at the crease, and it’s Bumrah who’ll lead the charge for India. No messing about, he’s charging in straight away, fiery and focused. The field’s in a classic attacking setup: three slips, a gully, and a point for good measure.

Bumrah’s run-up is crisp, his first delivery angles across Campbell, testing the outside edge. The left-hander reads it, lifts his bat just enough, and lets it go. Dot ball to start, but the message is clear – India mean business.

The crowd buzzes, anticipation is building. Chanderpaul is watching from the non-striker’s end, waiting for his moment. The Day 3 battle has officially begun.

Jadeja comes into the attack now, running in with his trademark smooth stride. First ball to Campbell, flighted nicely on middle and leg, and Campbell just plays it straight back to the bowler. No run. Easy, tidy start from Jadeja.

Next up, he tosses one up from over the wicket. Campbell takes a step back, leans into a solid defensive stroke – again, no run. Both batsman and bowler feeling each other out, and the early session is settling into a patient, tactical contest.

Siraj hurries in and delivers a short one into the left-hander, Chanderpaul tries to swivel and pull it away, but he’s a bit cramped for room. The shot doesn’t stay down, and up it goes.

Nitish Reddy, stationed at square leg, throws himself full stretch, and what a catch. Two hands, diving, and he clings on like glue. Absolutely brilliant work in the field. Chanderpaul gone for 8 off 23, with just one boundary. India strike early, and West Indies lose a crucial wicket.

Jadeja drifts one in, nicely tossed up, and Campbell leans across to tuck it… but the extra bounce betrays him. The ball pops up high and straight to Sai Sudharsan at forward short leg. Helmet on, hands ready – and he doesn’t miss a thing!

Just like that, West Indies have lost both openers, and Campbell departs for 14 off 32, including a lone boundary. India’s spinners are already running through the top order, and the visitors are under serious pressure early on Day 3.

Jadeja keeps the pressure on and delivers one that isn’t as full as King expected. The West Indies batsman presses forward, pokes at it from the crease… and it’s a thick edge.

KL Rahul at first slip is all over it – alert, low, and he dives forward to grab it just inches off the ground. Brandon King has no complaints, he knew it was gone the moment it left the bat. Just like that, West Indies lose another wicket, and the visitors are crumbling under India’s relentless spin. King departs for 5 off 18, including a single boundary.

Jadeja floats one in on the stumps, but Athanaze reads it beautifully. With perfect timing, he leans in and pulls off a neat reverse sweep, sending the ball past Nitish at backward point for four. A bit of flair from the West Indies batsman as he gets off the mark with style.

Jadeja floats one short, Hope looks to step back and cut, but misjudges the bounce. The ball pops up higher than he expected, and Jaiswal at backward point is all over it. He dives sideways, plucks it out of the air, and celebrates with pure joy – that’s some agile fielding right there.

West Indies are in real trouble now, five down in just 21 overs. Hope goes for 1 off 14, and India’s spinners are running riot.

Jadeja switches to round the wicket and bowls a flatter delivery, pitching just outside off. Athanaze gets a touch on the pad and, India appeal. Jurel is sure it hit first, and even Jadeja looks interested. The review goes up to the big screen.

Ball-tracker shows the impact is marginally in line with off stump, but it’s ump’s call – Athanaze survives. A huge sigh of relief for the West Indies batsman, and a thrilling escape for the visitors as India continue to press with spin.

India are just hours away from wrapping up this game after a surprise declaration. The plan was clear: press for a quick finish rather than just giving Nitish some game time on his return. Their fielding has been electric, Nitish pulled off a stunning diving catch, KL snapped up a sharp one at slip, and Jaiswal’s diving effort got rid of Hope.

Athanaze has looked stylish with his reverse sweeps, and Greaves is holding firm. Jadeja and Kuldeep took full advantage after the pacers’ new-ball spell, and Washi looks eager as the pitch grips a bit. Can West Indies fight back? Stay tuned as the action continues in 40 minutes.

Washington Sundar joins the attack now, firing one in flat just outside off. Greaves stays calm, works it off his pads to mid-wicket, no run, steady stuff.

Next ball, Athanaze’s turn. A touch quicker and flatter from Washi, and the left-hander clips it neatly off the back foot to mid-wicket for a single. He’s looked confident against spin today, mixing defence with smart rotation.

Washington Sundar fires in a clever slider, skidding it through quicker than expected. Athanaze’s caught deep in the crease, beaten on the defence, and up goes the finger.

But the batter instantly signals for a review, he’s confident there’s bat on it. Replays roll in… and yes, there’s a massive edge. That’s a relief for West Indies, and a bit of frustration for Washi, who nearly had his first of the innings.

Just one slip, a gully, and a short leg in place as Siraj steams in. Fullish delivery at 129.9kph on off, and Greaves meets it with a solid block back down the pitch. Siraj collects in his follow-through and fires a quick throw at the stumps, just testing Greaves’ reflexes and keeping him honest in the crease.

Washington Sundar drifts one in beautifully, it keeps coming in with the angle, Pierre presses forward to defend, and completely misses! The ball sneaks past the inside edge, whizzes over the stumps, and even beats Jurel, who’s been sharp all day behind the wickets. He probably thought it was crashing into the poles. Instead, it races away for four byes, a real heart-in-mouth moment for India.

Superb planning from India. The field was set for the short ball, but Siraj flips the script, fires in a perfect yorker instead. It swings back sharply, sneaks under Greaves’ bat, and thuds into the pad. Huge appeal, finger goes up!

Ball-tracking shows it clipping leg stump, umpire’s call, and that’s enough. Greaves, who looked settled on 25 off 52, has to go. Both set batters gone in quick succession, and India are closing in fast on victory.

Oh, that’s hilarious! Siraj bangs one in short, Warrican clears his front leg and goes for a wild heave, but the bat literally flies out of his hands, soaring over Sai Sudharsan at short leg! Meanwhile, the ball pops tamely towards mid-off, where Gill strolls across and takes an easy catch.

Everyone’s laughing, including Gill, but that’s another wicket down. Warrican goes for a duck, and India are now just two wickets away from sealing this Test.

Kuldeep floats one in at 84.7kph, but Pierre’s read it perfectly. He overcooks the flight, and the West Indies batsman leans back and smashes it straight over Kuldeep for four. That’s some confident hitting, and Pierre’s not giving India any breathing room here.

Jadeja drifts one up, and Pierre decides to take the attack to the bowler. He comes down the track, nudges it nicely into the vacant cover region, and picks up a single. Smart, simple cricket as he keeps the scoreboard ticking.

The final ball is floated up by Jadeja, full and inviting, and Seales goes after it, only to offer a tame return catch that bounces off Kuldeep’s chest. Kuldeep makes no mistake on the second attempt, and just like that, it’s all over!

No five-for for Jadeja today, but what an incredible display of bowling from him, Kuldeep, and Siraj. Clinical, ruthless, and completely dominant, India win by an innings and 140 runs.

That’s a wrap from Ahmedabad. India’s dominance is complete, and we’ll be back soon with more live coverage. Until then, goodbye and take care.