Ravindra Jadeja shines as West Indies crumble, India win by an innings and 140 runs | Cricket News
Ravindra Jadeja turned the third day of the opening Test against the West Indies into a one-man show as he ran through the visitors’ fragile batting line-up. After India declared overnight on 448 for 5, holding a massive 286-run lead, Jadeja wreaked havoc on a pitch offering turn, taking four wickets as West Indies crumbled to 146 all out in just 45.1 overs. India’s spinners dominated from the start of the day. Jadeja, who had remained unbeaten on 104 with the bat, struck early to dismiss John Campbell for 14 and Brandon King for 5. The spinner then claimed Shai Hope and Johann Layne as West Indies’ batting order continued to collapse. Mohammed Siraj was equally impressive, taking three crucial wickets, including that of opener Tagenarine Chanderpaul, who fell for 8. West Indies’ batting woes were evident as they lost their first five wickets for just 46 runs. Alick Athanaze managed a brief resistance with 38, while Justin Greaves contributed with 25. The rest of the batting line-up offered little resistance against a disciplined Indian attack. Jadeja finished with 4 for 54, Siraj 3 for 31, Kuldeep 2 for 23, and Sundar 1 for 18. India’s spinners exploited the rough patches expertly, leaving the West Indies tottering and handing India a comprehensive victory by an innings and 140 runs. This performance highlighted not only Jadeja’s all-round brilliance but also India’s depth in spin bowling. The hosts are now firmly in control of the series, showcasing dominance with both bat and ball.
