Ravichandran Ashwin demonstrated his exceptional skills and mastery of spin bowling as he led India to a resounding victory by an innings and 141 runs over the West Indies in the First Test. The game ended in just three days and saw Ashwin wreak havoc on a spinning pitch, putting up impressive numbers of 7-71 in the second innings and 12-131 overall.
After being dismissed for 150 in their first innings, the West Indies were bundled for just 130 runs in under 51 overs during their second innings. The exceptional performance of the Indian spinner left the Caribbean batters without rest.
The match also witnessed a remarkable innings by India’s young opener and debutant, Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored a whopping 171 runs. Jaiswal’s exceptional performance was accompanied by captain Rohit Sharma’s brilliant contribution of 103 runs and Virat Kohli‘s 76 runs.
After taking a commanding lead of 271 runs, India declared their first innings at 421-5, paving the way for their bowlers to take control of the match. The decision paid off well, as the world’s No. 1 ranked Test bowler, Ashwin, did not disappoint, picking up seven scalps to quickly round out the Caribbean line-up. The off-spinner got good support from it Ravindra Jadejawho claimed two wickets.
Ashwin’s remarkable performance in the match (12-131) also marked his eighth 10-wicket haul in the longest format, equaling the record held by the legendary Anil Kumble for India. They now share fifth spot on the all-time list of players to achieve this feat.
The sensational performance of Yashasvi and Ashwin eventually led India to a huge victory by an innings and 141 runs. The Indian side will now face the West Indies in the second and final Test of the tour at Queen’s Park Oval from 12 July.
This is how Twitter responded:
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A non-contest. Obviously India is a favorite going into the test match, but I didn’t expect the West Indies to be so dire. Their cricket has seen lows before but they are now finding new ones in different formats. Sad for a Caribbean cricket lover
β Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) July 15, 2023
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Real scenes ππ pic.twitter.com/mNMPol0Umj
β Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) July 14, 2023
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INDIA WON FIRST TEST MATCH.
India beat the West Indies by innings and 141 runs, a dream start in a new WTC cycle.
Stars are Ashwin with 12 wickets, hundreds by Rohit & Jaiswal. pic.twitter.com/r8jjiW9jSp
β Jans. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 14, 2023
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India defeated West Indies by an innings and 141 runs: https://t.co/e9J5Qw4Isq#WIvIND #cricket #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/EWCUThJM7z
β CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) July 15, 2023
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How good were these two in Dominica! π π#TeamIndia | #WIvIND pic.twitter.com/4D5LYcCmxB
β BCCI (@BCCI) July 15, 2023
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#India wins 1st Test against #West Indies with an innings and 141 runs! #YashasviJaiswal man of match for his brilliant century on debut, while #Aswin bag 12 wickets in the Test! #INDvsWI
β Sreedhar Pillai (@sri50) July 15, 2023
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And the streak continues…
India remained undefeated in last 24 tests against Westindies π₯
12 wickets for Ash ππ#INDvsWI pic.twitter.com/RcAaDk9vhT
β πΊπππππ (@Shebas_10dulkar) July 14, 2023
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Bowlers usually take 12+ wickets in a test match:
6 β ASHWIN (93 tests)
6 β Mural (133)
5-Herat (93)
4-Barnes (27)
4 β Fazal Mahmoed (34)#INDvsWI pic.twitter.com/MfYliM3Yohβ Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) July 14, 2023
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Debut Aesa Karo Ki 4 Log dekhte
Reh jaye ππ₯Well played #YashasviJaiswal ππ»#INDvsWI #TestCricket #YashasviJaiswal pic.twitter.com/4BbdSLZsCq
β Mr. Tej (@I_m_tej) July 15, 2023
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Five wicket in the first innings.
– Five wicket haul in the second innings.The GOAT is back, dropped from the WTC finals and he’s returned as a boss, take a bow, Ashwin.#Ravichandran Ashwin #Aswin pic.twitter.com/etCL5B77Uc
β Dhrubojyoti Roy (@ItsRahulRoy19) July 15, 2023
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We won, India won.
Incredible batting by Captain Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal and great bowling by Ashwin.
A classic test win by over a hundred runs and an innings. pic.twitter.com/CFxOTqrRRP
β _mr_Stoic_ (@Mr_Stoic45) July 15, 2023
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