Ahmedabad: India declared their first innings on an overnight score of 448 for 5 with a sizeable lead of 286 runs against the West Indies at the start of the third day of the opening Test here on Saturday.
India’s innings was headlined by centuries from KL Rahul (100), Dhruv Jurel (125), and Ravindra Jadeja (104 not out).
The reason for the declaration on the overnight score was to utilise any help on offer from a morning track.
India currently leads by a massive 286 runs after West Indies were bowled out for just 162 in the first innings.
On Day 2, India asserted their dominance by reaching a commanding 448 for five. Centuries from KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel, and Ravindra Jadeja highlighted India’s robust performance. Jadeja (104 not out) and Washington Sundar (9 not out) were at the crease when stumps were called.
The partnership between Jadeja and Jurel was particularly noteworthy as they added 206 runs for the fifth wicket to place the hosts in firm control of the match.
Dhruv Jurel, the 24-year-old, celebrated his maiden Test century during the innings. KL Rahul had earlier contributed with a sparkling hundred of his own, scoring exactly 100, before being dismissed shortly after lunch.
India started the day at 121 for two, with their captain, Shubman Gill (50), exiting in the morning session. Rahul’s departure right after the break momentarily halted their momentum, but the subsequent partnership revived it.
Brief Scores: West Indies first innings: 162 all out. India first innings: 448 for 5 in 128 overs (KL Rahul 100, Dhruv Jurel 125, Ravindra Jadeja 104 not out; Roston Chase 2/90).
