Ahmedabad test: India defeat West Indies by an innings and 140 runs

In Cricket, India defeated the West Indies by an innings and 140 runs in the first Test at Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad, on Saturday, taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series after a dominant all-round performance. After bowling out the visitors for 162 in the first innings, India declared its innings at 448 runs, built on centuries from KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, and debutant Dhruv Jurel. The trio helped India gaining a 286-run lead.Jadeja (4-54) then led India’s superb bowling, aided by a catching masterclass, as they skittled out West Indies for 146 to secure a comfortable win ahead of the second in New Delhi from October 10. Jadeja was adjudged player-of-the-match while seamer Mohammed Siraj finished with seven wickets in the match. 

Hugs and smiles all around #TeamIndia celebrate a magnificent victory in Ahmedabad and take a 1-0 lead in the series

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— BCCI (@BCCI) October 4, 2025

The West Indies faltered again in their second innings, dismissed for 146. The Indian bowling attack, led by Mohammed Siraj and Jadeja, maintained relentless pressure to seal the win on Day three. The second match of the series will be played on the 10th of this month at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.