IND vs WI Test Match: The first match of the Test series between India and West Indies (IND vs WI 1st Test) is being played at Windsor Park in Dominica. The hosts won the toss and elected to bat first, but managed only 150 runs. India scored 80 runs in the first innings without losing a wicket. Yashasvi Jaiswal is seen in excellent rhythm on his Test debut.
Jaiswal hit 6 fours during his innings of 40 runs
Jaiswal took his time to open his account in Test cricket, but he did not change his style. Jaiswal didn’t look back after hitting an uppercut on his 16th ball, Jaiswal hit 6 fours during his unbeaten 40. West Indies pacers Jason Holder and Kemar Roach, along with Jomel Warrican, held the position but the openers reduced the gap to 70 runs.
Captain Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal added 80 runs for the opening partnership
Yashasvi Jaiswal hardly showed any signs of nervousness during his innings. He played close to his body for most of the evening. With just over an hour left to bat, skipper Rohit Sharma (30 runs, 65 balls) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (40 runs, 73 balls) added 80 runs for the opening partnership.
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Ashwin achieved 700 international wickets across all formats
Ashwin returned with figures of 5/60 to complete his 33rd five-wicket haul and his fourth against the West Indies. As a result, the hosts were bundled out in less than half an hour. By doing so, Ashwin joined the ranks of Anil Kumble (956) and Harbhajan Singh (711) as the third Indian spinner to claim 700 international wickets across all formats, marking a significant milestone in his career.
