Ahmedabad, India – On Day 3 of the 1st Test against West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium, India dominated both with bat and ball, firmly taking control of the match.
Resuming their innings at 200/3, India quickly extended their lead. Captain Rohit Sharma led with an impressive 85 runs before being dismissed by West Indies pacer Alzarri Joseph. Shubman Gill provided solid support, adding 70 runs to stabilize the innings. The Indian middle order played a crucial role, with Rishabh Pant contributing an important 50.
India declared their innings at 450/9, setting a challenging target for West Indies. In response, the West Indies batting lineup struggled early, thanks to spinner Ravindra Jadeja, who took 4 wickets for 45 runs. The visitors’ top order collapsed to 120/6, failing to form meaningful partnerships.
Despite Nicholas Pooran’s resilient 60, West Indies remains under pressure as Indian bowlers continue their dominant performance.
Fans’ Reaction: Social media has been flooded with praise and optimism from Indian supporters who applauded the team’s strategic play and fitness throughout the day.
Rohit Sharma stated after the day’s play, “We stuck to our plans and played disciplined cricket. The team is in a good position, and we aim to push for an early win.“
With two days remaining, India appears poised to secure a strong victory and gain early momentum in the series. West Indies will need a significant turnaround to stay competitive.
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