India Tighten Their Grip as West Indies Crumble by Lunch on Day 3 – Ahmedabad Test Tilts Heavily in Favour of Hosts
India have stamped their authority on the opening Test of the West Indies tour with an utterly dominant display across the first three days at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. By Lunch on Day 3, the visitors were reeling at 66/5 in their second innings, still trailing by 220 runs, staring at a defeat unless a miracle unfolds in the afternoon session.
IND vs WI 1st Test: Centuries from Rahul, Jurel and Jadeja Dominate as West Indies Struggle
Day 2 Recap – India Dictate, West Indies Chase Shadows
Resuming on a strong overnight score, India showcased batting dominance with Dhruv Jurel’s masterful 125 and Ravindra Jadeja’s composed unbeaten 104 taking the innings to 448/5 declared. KL Rahul’s century and Yashasvi Jaiswal’s fluent 36 at the top ensured India never loosened their grip.
- Jurel’s century was a statement aggression, composure, and maturity.
- Jadeja’s all-round brilliance began to shine early, but what followed with the ball would define the match.
- West Indies bowlers toiled without success as partnerships flourished and shoulders dropped.
West Indies 1st Innings – Siraj & Bumrah Unleash Carnage
India’s fast-bowling duo Mohammed Siraj (4/34) and Jasprit Bumrah (4/32) rattled the Caribbean top order with relentless precision.
- West Indies were bowled out for just 162, conceding a massive first-innings deficit.
- Only Shai Hope (26) and Roston Chase (24) showed brief resistance.
- Kuldeep Yadav and Washington Sundar chipped in to complete the demolition.
India enforced scoreboard pressure not through flamboyance, but through discipline. The question was no longer if they would win but how quickly.
Day 3 Morning Session – Jadeja Spins a Web, WI Sink Further
The second innings turned into a repeat script.
- Ravindra Jadeja struck thrice, dismantling whatever intent West Indies walked in with.
- Siraj continued his hot streak, removing Chanderpaul with an angled beauty.
- The scoreboard read 66/5 at Lunch, with Alick Athanaze (27)* and Justin Greaves (10)* trying to delay the inevitable.
The West Indies batting card resembled a procession more than a partnership chart:
| Wicket | Batter | Score | Bowler |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/1 | Chanderpaul | 8 | Siraj |
| 24/2 | Campbell | 14 | Jadeja |
| 34/3 | King | 5 | Jadeja |
| 35/4 | Chase | 1 | Kuldeep |
| 46/5 | Hope | 1 | Jadeja |
India’s All-Round Supremacy on Full Display
What makes this performance special is the collective orchestration of dominance:
Top-order solidity
Middle-order patience
Lower-order contribution
Pace aggression
Spin stranglehold
Every box was ticked with professionalism and purpose.
What Lies Ahead?
With 220 runs still to wipe off, the West Indies are one session away from collapse or courage. Athanaze holds the key, but Jadeja’s rhythm suggests India may not need to bat again.
- Can WI drag this to Day 4?
- Will Jadeja complete a 10-wicket match haul?
- Will India enforce the quickest Test victory in recent history?
The answers await in the post-lunch drama.
India stand tall, West Indies stagger. Ahmedabad witnesses the early signs of a one-sided series.
Stay tuned — the final blow feels imminent.