India started their Test series against West Indies in dominating fashion at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, winning the first Test by an innings and 140 runs. This was also a historic first home Test victory for captain Shubman Gill, marking a perfect beginning to his leadership journey.
Ravindra Jadeja – Player of the Match
The star of the match was none other than Ravindra Jadeja, who delivered an all-round masterclass.
- In 2025 Tests: 7 matches, 659 runs at an average of 82.38, including 2 hundreds and 5 fifties.
- Last 10 Test innings: 609 runs at a staggering 121.8 average, with 2 hundreds and 5 fifties.
- Overall Test career: 3,886 runs at 37.73 average & 330 wickets at 25.17 average.
His consistency with both bat and ball once again proved why fans call him “Sir Jadeja – The GOAT Allrounder.”
"If Jadeja isn’t Test cricketer of the Year, it would be robbery" – Fans hail star all-rounder for sparkling century in IND vs WI 2025 1st Test https://t.co/5fgPp9CVoE pic.twitter.com/cOQ7zDP1Wm
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India’s Batting Brilliance
India set up the victory with a massive 448/5 declared in their first innings. Jadeja’s fine batting form continued, while contributions from KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, and others gave India a huge 286-run lead.
"The contest never began" – Fans react to Team India's thumping innings victory in 1st IND vs WI 2025 Test https://t.co/1Chm9IlFpn pic.twitter.com/AvO7H3WSgc
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In reply, West Indies were bowled out for 162 in the first innings and 146 in the second innings. They struggled against India’s strong bowling attack and never really threatened to make a comeback.
Fielding Highlights – KL Rahul & Nitish Kumar Reddy
It wasn’t just batting and bowling — India’s fielding was top-class:
- KL Rahul continued to prove he is one of the safest hands in the Indian team, taking crucial catches.
- Nitish Kumar Reddy pulled off one of the finest catches in Test cricket, leaving fans and commentators stunned.
Key Stats & Records from the Match
- India’s Result: Won by an innings and 140 runs.
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
- Player of the Match: Ravindra Jadeja.
- Captain Shubman Gill: His first Test win at home as captain.
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Conclusion
With a massive innings victory, India have started the series in style. Shubman Gill’s first win as captain, Ravindra Jadeja’s all-round brilliance, and a solid team performance ensured total domination. West Indies will now have to regroup quickly if they want to compete in the upcoming matches.
