India decisively defeated the West Indies by an innings and 140 runs on July 12, 2023, in the first Test match held in Dominica, securing a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.The dominant performance concluded on the third day of play, showcasing India’s strength in both batting and bowling.This victory marks a significant start to India’s campaign in the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle. The extensive win underscores India’s position as a leading Test nation and sets the stage for their upcoming encounters. The second and final Test is scheduled to begin on July 20, 2023, in Trinidad, where India will aim to further solidify their dominance.
The match saw India amass a formidable first-innings total of 421/5 declared. Yashasvi Jaiswal‘s remarkable 171 and Virat Kohli’s 121 were pivotal contributions. In response,the West Indies struggled,managing only 150 and 130 in their two innings.
Ravindra Jadeja spearheaded the Indian bowling attack, claiming 5 wickets for 60 runs in the second innings, finishing wiht a match haul of 9 wickets. ravichandran Ashwin and Prasidh Krishna also contributed substantially with the ball. The West Indies batting lineup faltered against the disciplined Indian attack, unable to build ample partnerships.
