West Indies vs India 2023: 1st Test, Day 1 - All-round India dominate hosts

India dominated hosts West Indies on first day of the Dominica test by bowling them out for 150 and scoring 80 while batting.

India stamped their authority on the first day of the opening Test match against West Indies, despite losing the toss. The majority of the day's proceedings favored the Indian team. Although the West Indies openers initially managed to neutralize the new ball, the introduction of Ravichandran Ashwin into the attack proved fruitful for India as both openers were dismissed.

Debutant Alick Athanaze showed resilience and emerged as the top scorer for the West Indies, but narrowly missed out on a half-century. Unfortunately, most of the West Indian batsmen succumbed to hasty shot selection, lacking the patience and discipline required for Test cricket. Ravi Ashwin shone once again, claiming another five-wicket haul, while Ravindra Jadeja contributed with three wickets on a pitch that offered considerable turn and bounce right from the start of play. India's fielding was sharp and their bowling remained consistent, resulting in the West Indies being bundled out for a total of 150 runs.

In reply, India's batting performance continued to impress, with the opening pair of Rohit Sharma and debutant Yashasvi Jaiswal displaying resilience and skill throughout their innings. Rohit contributed a valuable 30 runs, showcasing his experience, while Jaiswal, in his debut match, made an impressive unbeaten score of 40 runs, demonstrating his talent and potential.

As the curtains closed on Day 1, India stood firm at a score of 80-0, trailing the West Indies by just 70 runs. This strong start in the batting innings further solidified India's dominant position in the match, laying the foundation for a potentially substantial lead as the match progresses into Day 2.

Ashwin Joins Elite Club: Becomes Third Indian to Reach 700 International Wickets

Ravichandran Ashwin once again displayed his brilliance by securing yet another five-wicket haul in Test cricket. His exceptional bowling performance played a significant role as India successfully dismissed West Indies for a meager total of 150 runs on the first day of the opening Test.

In addition to his remarkable achievements in Test cricket, Ashwin has also etched his name in the record books as only the third Indian player to reach the milestone of 700 international wickets.

Scores in brief:

West Indies - 150/10 (64.3 ov)

India - 80/0 (23 ov)