The second innings of the West Indies took a shocking turn as Yashasvi Jaiswal caught a jaw to dismiss Shai Hope at 3 on the first trial at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The 21st over of the West Indies innings revealed an exciting moment.
Ravindra Jadeja gave a short ball, and Hope tried to play back with the target for a clean cut shot. But the ball took an unexpected bounce, flying more than the West Indies wicketkeeper. Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was posted at the backward point, reacted rapidly.
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s brilliant catch sends Shai Hope Packing in Ahmedabad
With an ideal dive, Yashasvi Jaiswal showed brilliant agility and vigilance and cleared the ball clearly from the wind. The Indian opener immediately celebrated his brilliant piece of fielding, as Hope’s innings ended badly by just 1 run off 14 balls.
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The West Indies have found themselves in deep trouble for five wickets in just 21 overs against India in a two -match Test series opener in Ahmedabad. Leaving India behind 286 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, he lost five wickets for just 46 runs.
#TeamindiaFielding Brilliance continues.
This time it is Yashasvi Jaiswal
West Indies now down!
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India’s eyes win on the West Indies within three days
India had already announced their innings at 448/5, Ravindra Jadeja remained unbeaten on a brilliant 104 and Washington Sundar at 9. Earlier, Dhruv Jurlel and KL Rahul also scored in the impressive centuries, as India took full control of the Ahmedabad test.
Playing its first home test of 2025, India is ready for a quick and loud win, possibly wrapping the match in just three days. Visitors are struggling to face India’s tireless and tight bowling.
In particular, India has been unbeatable at home against the West Indies since 1994, winning eight matches and portraying two, and the current dominance continues that line.
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Dhruv Juraral paid to pay tribute to father and army
Earlier, Indian wicketkeeper-Baator Dhruv Jurlel opened about his celebration which attracted everyone’s attention. After reaching a hundred, Jurall grabbed his bat vertically in front of his face and took him to the shore before saluting the sky.
He honored his father and the Indian Army, saluting his sacrifices and commitment. Jurall made it clear that cricket is a sport, but he respects the courage and dedication of the armed forces. He respects his service by contributing to Indian cricket.
Dhruv Jurlel was quoted today by India saying: “The salute (festive) was for my father after reaching fifty, but for a hundred, it was something that was very long in my mind because I was so close to the Indian Army; I served my father (Nem Chand, who served the Indian Army and they are different.
