Thrilling Start: Day 1 Recap of the 1st IND vs WI 2023 Test in Dominica
India had a fantastic start to the first Test against West Indies at Windsor Park in Dominica on Wednesday, July 12, as they kicked off their new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle with an impressive performance.
After losing the toss and choosing to bowl first, Ravichandran Ashwin took 5 wickets for 60 runs, while Ravindra Jadeja claimed 3 for 26 runs. They bowled out the Windies for 150 runs in 64.3 overs. In response, debutant Yashasvi Jaiswal (40*) and captain Rohit Sharma (30*) ensured it was a great day for India by adding an unbeaten 80 runs for the opening wicket in 23 overs.
India's Ashwin made the first breakthrough, dismissing Tagenarine Chanderpaul (12) with a delivery that pitched on the middle and off and turned enough to beat the outside edge. With this wicket, Ashwin also made history by becoming the first Indian bowler to dismiss both a father and a son in Test cricket, having previously dismissed Shivnarine Chanderpaul 12 years ago.
West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite played a poor shot and got dismissed for 20 runs, slicing a full ball and getting caught by the Indian captain at cover. Shardul Thakur then made an impact as Raymon Reifer (2) nicked a full ball outside off, and debutant keeper Ishan Kishan took a good low catch.
The situation worsened for the hosts when Jermaine Blackwood (14) got out on the last ball before lunch. He attempted to attack a full ball from Jadeja, but Mohammed Siraj made an incredible one-handed catch by moving to his right from mid-off. West Indies went to lunch in significant trouble, with the score at 68/4.
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The West Indies did not put up any resistance or fight back.
The hosts kept losing wickets in the second session as Joshua Da Silva (2) got caught behind off Jadeja while attempting a cut. Kishan initially fumbled but managed to take a good rebound catch. In their debut match, Alick Athanaze (47) and Jason Holder (18) showed some resistance for West Indies, contributing 41 runs for the sixth wicket.
The partnership was broken when Holder pulled a short delivery from Siraj to deep square leg. Ashwin secured his third wicket as Alzarri Joseph (4) tried to slog a carrom ball but got caught at backward point due to the leading edge. On his debut, Athanaze fell three runs short of fifty, miscuing a pull shot off Ashwin.
Jadeja trapped Kemar Roach lbw for 1, and then Ashwin accomplished his 33rd five-wicket haul in Tests by catching Jomel Warrican (1) at short leg.
Jaiswal makes a strong impression on his debut.
India responded to West Indies' score of 150 by scoring 80 runs in 23 overs before the end of Day 1. The debutant Jaiswal played impressively, hitting six fours in his unbeaten score of 40, which he achieved in 73 balls.
On the other side, captain Rohit contributed with three fours and a six, remaining unbeaten on 30 off 65 balls.
Final Words -
On Day 1 of the 1st IND vs WI 2023 Test in Dominica, India responded to the West Indies' score of 150 by scoring 80 runs before the stumps. Jaiswal and captain Rohit performed well, with Jaiswal remaining solid at 40* and Rohit contributing an unbeaten 30. Fast Live Line is a dynamic app and website that provides live cricket scores and comprehensive cricket updates. It is the perfect solution for cricket enthusiasts seeking real-time match updates and information. With its user-friendly interface, this live match app and cricket live line service keeps fans updated with the latest scores and developments in the cricket world. Stay connected and never miss a moment with Fast Live Line!
