India declare at 448/5, take 286-run lead over West Indies
India declared their first innings at 448 for 5 at stumps on day two of the first Test against West Indies in Ahmedabad, seizing a commanding 286-run lead.
Centuries from Dhruv Jurel and Ravindra Jadeja powered the hosts past West Indies’ 162. Jurel made 125, while Jadeja was unbeaten on 104 when India declared overnight. KL Rahul also scored a hundred, becoming the third centurion of the innings.
West Indies’ first innings folded for 162, with Mohammed Siraj taking 4 for 40. Justin Greaves top-scored with 32 and Shai Hope made 26.
Jadeja brought up his hundred in the 126th over, celebrated with his trademark sword move. Washington Sundar was unbeaten on 9 at the declaration.
West Indies must now make at least 286 in their second innings just to make India bat again. India lost the toss but have dominated since, with Siraj’s day-one spell setting the tone.
The second Test begins in Delhi on October 10. India will push for an innings win on day three at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
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