Ahmedabad, October 4, 2025 - Ravindra Jadeja's exceptional all-round performance propelled India to a crushing victory over the West Indies in the first Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. India dominated the match, securing an innings and 140-run win inside three days.
The West Indies won the toss and elected to bat, but their first innings folded for a mere 162, with Mohammed Siraj leading the Indian attack with 4 wickets. In response, India amassed 448/5 before declaring, establishing a formidable 286-run lead. Centuries from KL Rahul (100), Dhruv Jurel (125), and Ravindra Jadeja (104*) underpinned India's strong batting display.
Jadeja's outstanding contribution continued into the second innings, where he dismantled the West Indies batting lineup with his left-arm spin. He claimed 4 wickets for 54 runs, further cementing his dominance in the match. Mohammed Siraj supported Jadeja's efforts, taking 3 wickets. The West Indies struggled to resist, eventually being bowled out for 146. Alick Athanaze (38) and Justin Greaves (25) offered some resistance, but their efforts were insufficient to alter the course of the match.
The victory gives India a 1-0 lead in the two-match series and adds valuable points to their ICC World Test Championship campaign. India are now third in the WTC standings. This win marks India's second consecutive victory in the ongoing World Test Championship cycle.
Jadeja was named Player of the Match for his all-round brilliance. This is his 11th Player of the Match award in 86 Tests. He has surpassed Virat Kohli and Ravi Ashwin in the list of most POTM awards for India and now equals Rahul Dravid, with Sachin Tendulkar leading the list.
Reflecting on his performance, Jadeja said he was enjoying his cricket and focusing on his fitness. He also acknowledged the importance of having a set batting position, which allows him to pace his innings effectively.
The West Indies have not won a Test series in India since 1983, and their struggles continued in this match. Their batting frailties were exposed, and they were unable to cope with the quality of India's bowling attack.
The second and final Test of the series will be played in Delhi, starting on October 10th. India will be aiming to seal the series, while the West Indies will be desperate to bounce back and level the score.
