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Ravindra Jadeja’s power-hitting and Dhruv Jurel’s assured batting helped India strengthen their grip on the first Test against West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Day 2. At tea, India’s lead had swelled to 164, with the home side well-placed to dictate terms in the final session.
Rahul falls early, Jadeja takes charge
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West Indies struck in the very first over of the afternoon session when Jomel Warrican removed centurion KL Rahul. The breakthrough came after Rahul’s patient hundred in the morning, but the visitors failed to build on that start.
Jadeja counter-attacked with intent, especially against Warrican. The left-hander reached his half-century in dramatic fashion, smashing four sixes off the spinner — a rare feat that put him alongside MS Dhoni (2007), Rishabh Pant (2021) and Washington Sundar (2025), who also cleared the ropes four times en route to their fifties.
Jurel stands firm
At the other end, wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel was composed, rotating the strike and punishing loose deliveries. He too completed his half-century, adding to India’s dominance in the session as the partnership crossed the 100-run mark.
West Indies, meanwhile, surprised many by not taking the second new ball. Jayden Seales was recalled in the 79th over, seemingly preparing for it, but the visitors stuck with the old ball and went through the motions, allowing India to pile on runs.
Numbers tell the story
India’s control was also reflected in the false-shot percentage that continued to dip through the game. After a nervy 31.4 per cent in the opening session of Day 1, it had dropped steadily to just 7.7 per cent in the second session of Day 2, showing how secure the batters have become.
With Jadeja and Jurel settled and the lead already 164, the final session promises to decide how aggressively India will push the game forward.
India vs West Indies 1st Test Day 2 session 1 report:
India tightened their grip on the opening Test against West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, ending the first session on Day 2 at 218 for 3 with a lead of 56 runs. The morning session yielded 97 runs in 29 overs for the loss of one wicket, with West Indies’ disciplined effort bringing fewer rewards than they might have deserved.
Rahul ends home century drought
KL Rahul anchored India’s innings with a patient and determined knock, reaching his hundred — his first at home in 3,211 days. This is the longest gap by an Indian batter between two Test centuries at home, surpassing R Ashwin’s 2,655-day interval between 2013 and 2021. Rahul’s innings of 100 not out from 192 balls, decorated with 12 boundaries, steadied India after an early chance slipped through the gap between keeper and slip.
Once reprieved, the opener looked assured, offering no further opportunities and guiding India into a position of control. It was only his second Test hundred at home, out of his 11 overall.
Gill falls after solid fifty
India’s captain Shubman Gill offered strong support, compiling 50 from 100 balls with five boundaries. Just as he looked set for a bigger contribution, Roston Chase, switching to bowl round the wicket, induced a false stroke. Gill attempted a reverse sweep but was caught, giving West Indies their only wicket of the session.
Earlier, Yashasvi Jaiswal contributed 36 before being dismissed by Jayden Seales, while debutant Sai Sudharsan managed just 7 before being trapped lbw by Chase.
Jurel looks composed
Wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel, unbeaten on 14 from 38 deliveries, settled in confidently alongside Rahul. Their partnership ensured India maintained momentum despite the disciplined lines bowled by the visitors. West Indies, who consistently tested the batters, could feel unlucky to finish with only one wicket in the session.
Score summary
At lunch on Day 2, India were 218 for 3 after 67 overs. Rahul was unbeaten on 100, with Jurel on 14. Gill (50), Jaiswal (36), and Sudharsan (7) were the wickets to fall. Chase was the most successful bowler with figures of 2 for 37, while Seales took 1 for 35. India’s lead has swelled to 56, with seven wickets still in hand.
IND 1st innings scorecard ahead of Day 2:
WI 1st innings scorecard:
| India 1st Inning | ||||||
| 218-3 (67 ov) CRR:3.25 | ||||||
| Batter | Dismissals | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | c SD Hope b J Seales | 36 | 54 | 7 | 0 | 66.67 |
| KL Rahul | Not out | 100 | 192 | 12 | 0 | 52.08 |
| Sai Sudharsan | lbw b RL Chase | 7 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 36.84 |
| Shubman Gill (C) | c JP Greaves b RL Chase | 50 | 100 | 5 | 0 | 50 |
| Dhruv Jurel (WK) | Not out | 14 | 38 | 1 | 0 | 36.84 |
| Extras | 11 (b 8, Ib 1, w 1, nb 1, p 0) | |||||
| Total | 218 (3 wkts, 67 Ov) | |||||
| Yet to Bat | Ravindra Jadeja,Washington Sundar,Nitish Kumar Reddy,Kuldeep Yadav,Jasprit Bumrah,Mohammed Siraj | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | ECO |
| Jayden Seales | 12 | 2 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 2.92 |
| Johann Layne | 9 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 2.89 |
| Justin Greaves | 8 | 4 | 31 | 0 | 1 | 3.88 |
| Jomel Warrican | 8 | 2 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 2.88 |
| Khary Pierre | 17 | 0 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 3.35 |
| Roston Chase | 13 | 1 | 37 | 2 | 0 | 2.85 |
| West Indies 1st Inning | ||||||||||||||||
| 162-10 (44.1 ov) CRR:3.67 | ||||||||||||||||
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |||||||||||
| John Campbell | c D Jurel b J Bumrah | 8 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 42.11 | ||||||||||
| Tagenarine Chanderpaul | c D Jurel b M Siraj | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
| Alick Athanaze | c KL Rahul b M Siraj | 12 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 50 | ||||||||||
| Brandon King | b M Siraj | 13 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 86.67 | ||||||||||
| Roston Chase (C) | c D Jurel b M Siraj | 24 | 43 | 4 | 0 | 55.81 | ||||||||||
| Shai Hope (WK) | b K Yadav | 26 | 36 | 3 | 0 | 72.22 | ||||||||||
| Justin Greaves | b J Bumrah | 32 | 48 | 4 | 0 | 66.67 | ||||||||||
| Khary Pierre | lbw b W Sundar | 11 | 34 | 2 | 0 | 32.35 | ||||||||||
| Jomel Warrican | c D Jurel b K Yadav | 8 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 50 | ||||||||||
| Johann Layne | b J Bumrah | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 | ||||||||||
| Jayden Seales | Not out | 6 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 37.5 | ||||||||||
| Extras | 21 (b 9, Ib 6, w 5, nb 1, p 0) | |||||||||||||||
| Total | 162 (10 wkts, 44.1 Ov) | |||||||||||||||
| Fall of Wickets | ||||||||||||||||
| 12-1(Tagenarine Chanderpaul 3.5),20-2(John Campbell 6.1),39-3(Brandon King 9.6),42-4(Alick Athanaze 11.4),90-5(Shai Hope 23.2),105-6(Roston Chase 26.5),144-7(Khary Pierre 37.5),150-8(Justin Greaves 38.6),153-9(Johann Layne 40.1),162-10(Jomel Warrican 44.1) | ||||||||||||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO | |||||||||
| Jasprit Bumrah | 14 | 3 | 42 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | |||||||||
| Mohammed Siraj | 14 | 3 | 40 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2.86 | |||||||||
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 4 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |||||||||
| Ravindra Jadeja | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |||||||||
| Kuldeep Yadav | 6.1 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4.05 | |||||||||
| Washington Sundar | 3 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |||||||||
| IND vs WI 1st Test Day 2 broadcast details | |
| Region/Country | Channel/Platform |
| India | Star Sports 2/2 HD, Star Sports Hindi 1/1 HD, Star Sports Tamil 1/1 HD, Star Sports Telugu 1/1 HD, Star Sports Kannada 1 |
| West Indies | ESPN (Sign-up here) |
| Australia | Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports |
| New Zealand | Sky Sports 2 |
| United Kingdom (UK) | TNT Sports 1 |
| Middle East & North Africa (MENA) | StarzPlay |
| USA & Canada | Sling TV – Willow TV (Sign up here) |
| Pakistan | Tapmad |
| South Africa | SuperSport 201, SuperSport 207, SuperSport 212 |
India vs West Indies 1st Test Day 2 live telecast and live streaming details
Where is the India vs West Indies 1st Test match being held?
The opening Test between India and West Indies will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
When does the India vs West Indies 1st Test Day 2 start?
The first Test match of the series kicks off on October 3, 2025.
What is the start time for the India vs West Indies 1st Test Day 2?
Play is scheduled to begin at 9:30 AM IST.
Which TV channel will broadcast the India vs West Indies 1st Test in India?
The match will be televised live on the Star Sports Network across India.
How can viewers stream the India vs West Indies 1st Test online in India?
Live streaming of the match will be available on the JioHotstar app and website in India.
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