IND vs WI Day 1 Highlights: Siraj’s 4 Wickets, Rahul’s Fifty Put India on Top

IND vs WI Day 1: India will end the day on a positive note, finishing at 121/2 after bowling out West Indies for just 162 earlier. The hosts had chosen to bat first after winning the toss, but the Indian bowlers put on a strong show. Mohammed Siraj led the attack with 4 wickets for 40 runs, while Jasprit Bumrah backed him up with 3 for 42. For West Indies, Justin Greaves was the top scorer with 36.

India's response was suppressed as Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul took their time to score freely waiting for the bad balls. It was a 22-minute rain interruption that allowed the batters to score freely.

India take control on Day 1 after bowling out West Indies for 162

The openers were only separated after they added 68 runs with Jayden Seales managing a nick off Jaiswal's blade when the southpaw was batting on 36 with 7 fours to his name. B Sai Sudharsan featuring in his maiden home Test failed to impress on his IPL home ground and managed only 7.

Rahul continued batting elegantly and struggled with cramps in the final hour of the day. Skipper Shubman Gill at 4 has scored 18 with the help of a boundary. Rahul remains unbeaten on 53 with 6 fours to his name. For West Indies, Jayden Seales and skipper Roston Chase picked up a wicket apiece. As it stands, India in a very comfortable position on day 1 trailing by just 41 runs at the close of play.

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