India Vs West Indies Cricket LIVE Score, 1st Test Day 3: Siraj Strikes Early As Chanderpaul Falls To Reddy Catch

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.