IND vs WI Highlights, 1st Test Match Day 2: India 448/5 at stumps on Day 2, lead WI by 286 runs

Indian captain is only dealing in boundaries now.

Easy run for Gill!

A good-length ball just outside off, and he strides forward, opens the bat face, and guides it past gully for four.

India lead by 12 runs.

Beautiful shot from KL Rahul!

He shimmies down the pitch, meets the ball perfectly, and drives it past the umpire, beating mid-on to his left as it races to the boundary.

Interesting stats

12th consecutive Test where India have taken a first innings lead against West Indies.

Lovely shot from Gill!

A slightly short, wide delivery outside off from the left-arm spinner Khary Pierre, and Gill plays it late, cutting it behind square on the off-side past backward point for runs.

India now lead by 3.

A disciplined couple of over from the West Indies bowlers.

Just four runs came from it.

India trail by just one run.

Cracking shot from Shubman Gill!

A short ball from Layne, and he steps across, flicks his wrists, and pulls it past square leg for four.

India trail by three runs.

Exquisite shot from Gill!

A good-length delivery from Greaves, angling into the right-hander, and he steps into it, deftly flicking it with his wrists over mid-wicket. The ball races away to the boundary.

150 is up for India.

India trail by 11 runs

Beautiful shot from KL Rahul!

Bowled over the wicket, a good-length delivery wide outside off stump at 131.2 kph. Rahul goes back on the back foot, deftly uses his wrists, and cuts it past the gap between gully and deep backward point for four.

KL Rahul has been taking risks today. A good-length delivery just outside off stump tempted him into a drive. He played it aggressively, and the edge flew behind square but fell just short of Roston Chase.

A solid 50-run stand is up between Shubman Gill and KL Rahul! India is approaching to the Windies' first innings total rapidly.

India trail by 22 runs.

A solid over from Justin Greaves.

He has kept it tidy and a first maiden of the day for the West Indies.

India trail by 24 runs.

Bonus runs for India!

A full delivery on the leg side at 130 kph. Gill gets a faint inside edge, and Hope dives to his left but fails to hold on, letting it trickle to the fine leg boundary. A missed chance for the Windies. Poor bowling from Justin Greaves.

India trail by 41 runs.

EDGED AND SQUEEZES THROUGH THE GAP BETWEEN KEEPER AND WIDE SLIP!

Huge moment early on! KL Rahul survives, benefiting from some luck. The classic slip cordon proves its worth, and a cautious approach from West Indies has already backfired.

Jayden Seales is furious! A stray edge finds the gap, and neither the keeper nor the slip moves in time.

Regular service resumes for KL Rahul. It took only 2 balls for him to get his first boundary of the day. He moves past Ben Duckett to become the third leading run scorer in Tests this calendar year.

The players make their way onto the field as Day 2 gets underway under clear skies. KL Rahul will open the batting with captain Shubman Gill at the other end. The pitch was recently rolled heavily to ensure a flat surface, while West Indies skipper Roston Chase gathers his team for a quick huddle.

Kuldeep Yadav: "(Bowling with red ball) It's not that I am very used to it. I played Duleep Trophy and played Asia Cup with a T20 mindset. Bowling with the red ball was lovely and got the wicket in the 2nd over and slowly got the rhythm back.

"(On changes while shifting from white ball to red) It's all about how mentally you take it. Maybe the length. You have to go slightly fuller in red ball cricket. With the white ball you have to bowl in certain areas and change the line as well. You can try to flight the ball more and there was a challenge. I still think I need to really work on that. Changing format is tough as a bowler. You probably get enough time to bowl.

"(Difference in turn before and after lunch) In the 1st session there wasn't any proper turn but because the wicket was soft I got a few balls to grip and after that in the 2nd session the wicket was much better and it was coming on nicely on the bat."

(Deep Dasgupta & Daren Ganga)

Deep Dasgupta: "It is day two of the first Test match between India and West Indies. It is a beautiful day here at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. It just got better in the presence of Daren Ganga. Yesterday, we predicted that there would be something in it for the bowlers, and 12 wickets fell. What is different here today?"

Darren Ganga: "Firstly, the sun is out. A clear sky. Conditions are very different to yesterday. It was overcast on day 1. It was all about seam movement on day 1. 8 of those 12 wickets to fall yesterday were of seam bowling. Many of them had to do with the degree of seam. It was significant in the first session. 0.8 degrees of seam movement was in the first session. Then it dropped down to 0.5 in the second and 0.4 in the third. This surface will continue to offer something for the seamers, but not as significantly as day 1. So, batters have to take that into consideration.

"When I look at this surface, there is some wear and tear. There are some footworks on both sides of the pitch in front of the right-hander's off stump as well as in front of the left-hander's off stump. This creates issues for both left-handed and right-handed individuals. We saw a ball from Kuldeep to dismiss Shai Hope that spun significantly. 7.2 degrees of spin to get the wicket of Hope. Day 2 might not be about seam so much, but it will be about spinners and turn. Khary Pierre was also good on day 1, getting about 8 degrees of spin. So, I feel the spinners will come more into the picture. The batters need to show application just like how KL Rahul did to score runs."

Deep Dasgupta: "That is the beauty of a red-soiled pitch. Regardless of whether there is moisture on the surface or not, there will always be something in it for the bowlers. It helped seamers yesterday; it could help the spin-bowling today. I think the first two sessions of day 2 will be best for batting on this surface, as it will become drier and spin from the footmarks. If the batters show enough application, then there are plenty of runs to score especially on the first two sessions of day 2."

With Siraj (4) and Bumrah (3) wreaking havoc, India bundled West Indies out for 162 in just 45 overs. The home side responded aggressively, reaching 121/2 by stumps. Siraj’s rhythm and the well-rounded attack have put India in a commanding position, raising the prospect of an early finish on Day One.

Roston Chase, looking solid at the crease, was completely deceived by Siraj’s wobble-seam delivery that straightened off the pitch. The ball caught the West Indies skipper off guard, underlining Siraj’s ability to mix pace, movement, and variation even with minor biomechanical quirks in his action.

Brandon King and Alick Athanaze fell in quick succession as Siraj’s combination of inswingers, outswingers, and wobble-seam deliveries left them helpless. A ripper to King dislodged the stumps, while Athanaze was caught at slip, showcasing Siraj’s lethal variety and command over his arsenal.

Mohammed Siraj picked up right where he left off in England, troubling the West Indies from the first over. His pace, movement, and impeccable rhythm had batsmen guessing from ball one. He struck early, forcing Tagenarine Chanderpaul to edge a short delivery to the keeper, setting the tone for India’s dominant opening day.

India’s reply began watchfully with KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal batting cautiously at two runs an over. After rain forced a brief interruption, Jaiswal switched gears, cracking seven crisp boundaries. His attacking knock ended on 41 as he nicked Jayden Seales behind after a 68-run stand, but India had already cut into the deficit comfortably.

Jasprit Bumrah turned on the heat after lunch, flooring the stumps twice in the space of four balls with unplayable yorkers. The visitors slumped from 144/7 to 153/9 before Kuldeep Yadav wrapped up the innings for 162. Siraj missed a maiden home five-wicket haul, but his 4-for set the tone for India’s dominance.

Mohammed Siraj continued his fine form from England, dismantling West Indies’ top order in Ahmedabad. His fiery burst (4 for 40) saw him remove Chanderpaul, Athanaze and King in no time, leaving the visitors wobbling at 90/5 by lunch. Jasprit Bumrah’s seam movement and Kuldeep Yadav’s drift further compounded West Indies’ woes.

Mohammed Siraj’s signature scrambled seam delivery was the star of Day One.

Close to off-stump and perfectly angled, it consistently foxed the West Indies batters, claiming key wickets. Used strategically, it has troubled set batters since 2018 and continues to be a weapon in Siraj’s arsenal.

On a helpful pitch and with intermittent cloud cover aiding movement, Siraj terrorised the visitors, proving his blend of talent, energy, and cricketing intelligence.

After over a year, Kuldeep Yadav returned to the Test fold with a moment to remember.

His delivery to dismiss Shai Hope before lunch combined drift, dip, and turn, leaving fans in awe.

Yadav’s spin complemented Siraj and Bumrah’s pace attack perfectly, helping bowl out West Indies for 162.

The left-armer reminded everyone why he’s a vital part of India’s bowling arsenal, capable of producing magic when it matters most.

Jasprit Bumrah, playing on home soil, showcased his mastery with the old ball.

After a brief adjustment period, he found his rhythm, producing deliveries that cleaned up the West Indies tail.

Notably, he became the fastest Indian to reach 50 Test wickets at home.

From round-the-stumps beauty to subtle reverse swing, Bumrah combined skill and control, giving India a decisive edge on Day One.

His contributions alongside Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav cemented India’s dominance with the ball.

KL Rahul anchored India’s reply with a composed 53 not out on Day One.

Beyond scoring runs, Rahul quietly assumed the role of mentor for young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, guiding him through initial nerves and helping him find rhythm post-rain break.

With a team in transition, missing stalwarts like Kohli, Rohit, and Ashwin, Rahul’s steadiness at the crease and leadership off it is invaluable.

His partnership with Jaiswal of 68 runs set the foundation for India’s dominant position.

Hello and welcome to TimesofIndia.com for the live coverage of Day 2 of the first Test match between India and West Indies!

Mohammed Siraj showed why he’s India’s most valuable pace bowler on Day One of the Ahmedabad Test.

Bowling tirelessly for 45 minutes in practice and then delivering 4-40 in 14 overs, he dismantled the West Indies top order. Using a mix of scrambled seamers and clever variations, Siraj troubled every batter he bowled to, reminding fans why he’s a strike bowler and India’s “Mr Unbreakable”.

With KL Rahul and Shubman Gill providing a solid start in reply, India ended Day One in command. Siraj’s relentless energy and smart bowling made all the difference.