India Tightened your grip on the first test against West indies India’s star batsmen for centuries and all -rounders operated him to command 448/5 in 2 days stumps. With a gain of 286 runs on the board, the hosts are firmly on the driver’s seat, leaving the West Indies side with a challenging challenge.
A day of milestone for India
In 1 Test, day 2 was about India’s batting talent. Started in the morning Shubman Gill And KL Rahul Starting the innings again. Gill, who looked fluent, reached a well -made fifty, but failed to turn it into a big score, soon fell. His dismissal did not stop Rahul, which was firm to anchor the innings.
Rahul scored his second Test century, his second against the West Indies and at home since 2016, and a long wait for a three-Akara score on Indian earth. His knock stabilized India in the first session before it was eventually rejected, but the stage was set.
Dhruv Jurael and Ravindra Jadeja take charge with Tejashwi Ton
Back to the pavilion with Rahul, the pace moved towards the middle order of India. wicket keeper Dhruv Jurall Caught the spotlight with a notable innings of 125. Displaying maturity beyond his years, Jurael mixed patience with aggression, punishing loose delivery while ticking the scoreboard. His hundred, a young woman in Test cricket, was congratulated with a thunderous thunderous crowd.
at the other extreme, Ravindra jadeja Played his role for perfection. Known for its flexibility, Jadeja mixed an unbeaten 104 with excellent stroke play. His century further outlined the depth of India and ensured that the West Indies bowlers were kept in the bay throughout the day.
The partnership between Jurael and Jadeja not only disappointed visitors, but also strengthened India’s dominance. By the time the stumps were drawn, both of them had directed India in a commanding position that looks match-defining.
West Indies give a glimpse but falter
The West Indies bowling had a brief moment of discipline in the bowling attack, sometimes creating opportunities and scored in the patch. However, they struggled to maintain pressure for a long time. Pitch’s flat and Indian batsmen were quit discovering successes, with full use of situations.
The biggest challenge is now ahead for the Caribbean side. Signs of helping spinners are already seen before retreating from 286 runs on one surface, their batting will be placed under strict examination on 3 days. To go with India’s bowlers, the West Indies will need to call immense patience to avoid falling forward.
As things are standing, India is under complete control. A declaration for some time on day 3 can be on the card, giving its bowlers enough time to eliminate the West Indies batting line-up. For visitors, survival will be the first priority before thinking of making a competition from existence.
Here’s how fans reacted:
This is a stump on 2 days!
KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurael, and Ravindra Jadeja from 10โฃ0โฃSS โ #Teamindia With a massive lead of 286 runs ๐ช
Scorecard ๏ธ ๏ธ https://t.co/mnxdzcetab#INDVWI , @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/cypibc6v4i
– BCCI (@Bcci) October 3, 2025
The Indian team is lucky to be like a cricketer @Imjadeja
– Sarang Bhareroo (@Bhaleraosarang) October 3, 2025
There is abundance under day like day pic.twitter.com/i2mngi7ru0
– Mumbai Indians (@Mipaltan) October 3, 2025
– Hundred by Jadeja.
– Hundred by Jurael.
– Hundred by Rahul.286 runs under India’s leadership in first innings during 2 stumps day pic.twitter.com/ri7dkizftg
– Pankaj Meena (@Pankajmin 75939) October 3, 2025
The West Indies are teaching everyone a valuable lesson. The longer you bowl, the less you will lose.
– Iceland Cricket October 3, 2025
๐๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐, ๐ฎ๐ฉ ๐ฎ๐ฉ ๐ฎ๐ฉ!
Ravindra ‘Royal Navaghan’ Jadeja has placed his 6 Test Test with class and courage with ๐ฏ ๐ฏ ๐ฏ ๐ฏ ๐ฏ ๐ฏ ๐ฏ ๐ฏ ๐ฏ ๐ฏ ๐ฏ.
๐ธ: Bcci | #Playbold #เฒจเฒฎเณเฒฎ RCB #INDVWI pic.twitter.com/6POFDXIUPY
– Royal Challengers Bangalore (@Rcbtweets) October 3, 2025
Summary of day 2
Jadeja ๐ค kl rahul ๐ค dhruv jurall#INDVWI pic.twitter.com/gx21vyej9v
– Satire (@sarcastic_us) October 3, 2025
This is the world of Jaddu and we are just living in it! #WHISTLEPODU pic.twitter.com/tqgwjr4FX3
– Chennai Super Kings (@chennaiipl) October 3, 2025
A majestic performance of batting in Ahmedabad. KL Rahul’s elegance, Dhruv Jurlel’s first Test century, and Ravindra Jadeja’s flexibility burnt the stage. Mixing of patience, artistry and fearless soul.@klrahul @dhruvjurel21 @Imjadeja @BCCI
– Om Prakash Bakoraya (@ombakoria) October 3, 2025
This is another special Ravindra Jadeja in Test cricket.#INDVWI #Cricket #1stest pic.twitter.com/we7xkyfvet
– CRICKETIMES.COM (@crickettimeshq) October 3, 2025
Jadeja is the correct example for an all-rounder. Fantastic ๐ฏ ๐๐#Ravindrajadeja #INDVWI pic.twitter.com/nQfea8PJ6D
– Vinay Kumar R (@vinay_kumar_R) October 3, 2025
KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurael, and now Jadeja with an excellent ton!
What is the effort of a team – everyone is making their identity! #INDVSWI pic.twitter.com/emtwhbqnxz
– MD Raju (@MDraju_Live) October 3, 2025
“Hello, number 1 test all-rounder speaking” ๐๐#INDVWI pic.twitter.com/vz6mhgfksp
– kolkataknightriders (@kkriders) October 3, 2025
Hundreds of people in an innings for Team India in 2025 tests:
In Leeds – Jaiswal, Gill, and Rishabh Pant.
In Manchester – Gill, Ravindra Jadeja and beautiful.
In Ahmedabad – Rahul, Dhruv Jurael and Jadeja*. pic.twitter.com/ome2n79alt– Manu. (@Immanu_18) October 3, 2025
Great stability with the bat @Imjadeja
– Irfan Pathan (@irfanpathan) October 3, 2025
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