Advertisment

Ind vs WI 1st Test: Siraj, Bumrah shine as India bundle out West Indies for 162

India showcased exceptional bowling skills, dismissing West Indies for a mere runs, setting a dominant tone on the first day of the Test match, ensuring early control.

author-image
Odisha TV Bureau
A dominant India bowled out West Indies for 162 as an early tea was called on the opening day of the first Test here on Thursday.

A dominant India bowled out West Indies for 162 Photograph: (BCCI)

A dominant India bowled out West Indies for 162 as an early tea was called on the opening day of the first Test here on Thursday.

Advertisment

Opting to bat, the West Indies' fragile top order crumbled under pressure, losing half their side in the very first session.

The middle order, led by Justin Greaves (32), Roston Chase (24), and Shai Hope (26), offered some resistance, but the Indian bowling attack proved too strong.

Advertisment

Pacers Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah shared seven wickets between them.

Spinner Kuldeep Yadav snared two wickets while Washington Sundar accounted for one batter.

ALSO READ: Asia Cup trophy row: Mohsin Naqvi insists on ceremony, India unlikely to agree

Brief scores:

West Indies 162 all out in 44.1 overs (Justin Greaves 32, Shai Hope 26; Mohammed Siraj 4/40).

Cricket siraj jaspreet-bumrah
Advertisment
Advertisment