Jadeja’s Century Charge Powers India Toward Three-Day Triumph

India tightened its grip on the 1st Test against West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, ending Day 2 at 448 for 5 with a commanding lead of 286 runs. With Ravindra Jadeja unbeaten on 104 and Washington Sundar on 9, the hosts are poised to push for a result inside three days.

Key Moments That Defined Day 2  

- KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel, and Ravindra Jadeja each scored centuries  
- Jurel and Jadeja stitched a 206-run partnership for the fifth wicket  
- West Indies were bowled out for 162 in just 44.1 overs on Day 1  
- Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah shared seven wickets between them  
- India’s run rate hovered around 3.5, showing controlled aggression

What To Expect On Day 3  

- India may declare early to exploit morning conditions  
- Bumrah and Siraj will look to seal the win swiftly  
- West Indies must bat out of their skins to avoid an innings defeat

Sources: Times of India, Outlook India, ESPNcricinfo, NDTV Sports, India.com