India Crushing West Indies in an Epic Test Battle

India made a fantastic start to their West Indies tour in the first Test at Dominica, winning by an innings and 141 runs in their WTC 2023-25 campaign. After declaring at 421/5 and gaining a lead of 271 runs, India wrapped up everything within three days on Friday (July 14) by dismissing West Indies for 130 runs in their second innings. This victory marked India’s biggest win in terms of an innings margin in a Test match outside Asia.

Prior to this, the Indian innings finally concluded in the morning session of the third day after Yashashvi Jaiswal got out scoring 171 runs. Jaiswal played some confident shots and became the youngest Indian debutant to reach 150. However, India’s dominance continued in the game, and they built a lead on the back of Kohli’s half-century.  Rohit Sharma’s score of 103 further bolstered the team’s confidence, leading them to a magnificent victory.

India gained an early advantage in the Test, with Ashwin and Jadeja bowling the host team out for 150 on the first day itself. Apart from Athanaze, who scored the highest in both innings for the hosts no other player could even manage to stay and challenge the Indian blowing attack. West Indies struggled to counter the Indian spinners and faced a heavy defeat.

India’s innings wins outside of Asia

India winning away Tests within three days

ASHWIN: The ace in the Indian Squad

India’s spinner Ravichandran Ashwin wreaked havoc on West Indies’ batting lineup in Dominica on Friday, July 14. Ashwin claimed 7 wickets in the second innings, taking a total of 12 wickets in the match, leading India to defeat West Indies by an innings and 141 runs in the first Test of the series. Ashwin equaled the record of Anil Kumble, India’s highest wicket-taker in Test cricket, for taking the most 10 wickets in a match. Ashwin’s eighth 10-wicket haul in Test cricket strengthens his position as one of the best spinners in the history of Indian cricket.

Most 10-wicket match-hauls for India

Five-wicket haul in both innings of a Test match

Total Five Wicket Haul

India bowlers with five-wicket haul in each innings of an away Test

Best Bowling in Match for India in an away Test

Yashashvi Jaiswal: A memorable debut

On the second day, already having entered the record books with his first Test century. Jaiswal became the fifth youngest player to score 150 plus score on his test debut, youngest being Javed Miandad (Pakistan).

The left-hander also became the first India debutant to outscore the opponent in both innings of a Test.

OTHER RECORDS

Highest scores on Test debut as an opener

Highest scores on Test debut away from home