Ravindra Jadeja celebrates his hundred in a sword style during the first Test against West Indies in Ahmedabad on October 3, 2025. India declared their first innings at the start of Day 3 on October 4, 2025.
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India declared their first innings on 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 in Ahmedabad on Saturday (October 4, 2025).
India’s innings was headlined by centuries from KL Rahul (100), Dhruv Jurel (125) and Ravindra Jadeja (104 not out).
The reason for declaration on overnight score was to utilise any help on offer from a morning track.
The hosts — in response to West Indies’ 162 — ended day two with three centuries.
Skipper Roston Chase claimed two wickets with his off spin.
Debutant left-arm spinner Khary Pierre claimed his first Test wicket when he had Jurel caught behind after the batsman’s maiden century in the five-day format.
The West Indies have struggled in the absence of premier fast bowler Alzarri Joseph and Shamar Joseph, both ruled out ahead of the series with injury.
India are strong favourites to win 2-0 against an opposition that is a pale shadow of the team that once ruled world cricket.
Brief Scores:
West Indies 162.
India 448/5 decl.
Published – October 04, 2025 09:53 am IST
