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India vs West Indies 1st Test Highlights, Day 1: Rahul's unbeaten 53 helps India end Day 1 on 121/2

FirstCricket Staff • October 2, 2025, 17:29:53 IST

IND vs WI 1st Test Day 1 Highlights (India vs West Indies scorecard): India dominate the opening day of the two-Test series against West Indies, bundling the visitors out for 162 after captain Roston Chase opts to bat. KL Rahul then brings up his 20th Test fifty as the hosts end the day on 121/2. Follow live score, updates, and commentary from Day 1.

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India vs West Indies 1st Test Highlights, Day 1: Rahul's unbeaten 53 helps India end Day 1 on 121/2
India opener KL Rahul celebrates after completing his half-century on Day 1 of the first Test against West Indies in Ahmedabad. AP
October 2, 2025, 17:29:01 (IST)
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India vs West Indies, 1st Test in Ahmedabad, Day 1: Signing off

That brings us to the end of our coverage of the opening day of the two-match Test series between India and West Indies. Do join us tomorrow morning for our coverage of the second day’s play. Till then, goodbye!
October 2, 2025, 17:26:10 (IST)
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STUMPS ON DAY 1 – India end the opening day on 121/2 after 38 overs, trailing West Indies by 41 runs with 8 wickets in hand!

KL Rahul’s batting on 53 (114) with captain Shubman Gill on 18 (42) for company as Team India end the day with the upper hand, having bowled West Indies out for just 162 earlier in the day!

The day belonged to the Indian pacers, with Mohammed Siraj (4/40) and Jasprit Bumrah (3/42) accounting for seven of the 10 West Indian wickets that fell on the opening day in Ahmedabad. And among the batters, while Rahul did bring up a half-century, Yashasvi Jaiswal will be kicking himself for failing to convert a solid start.

October 2, 2025, 17:11:44 (IST)
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FIFTY up for KL Rahul – his 20th in Test cricket!

Brings up the milestone in 101 deliveries after collecting a single off Roston Chase in the 33rd over. India, meanwhile, trail by less than 50 with 8 wickets in hand and around 10 minutes left in the day’s play. IND 113/2 after 33; trail by 49
October 2, 2025, 16:53:19 (IST)
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India cross the 100-run mark, trail by 59 runs

Shubman Gill and KL Rahul keep the scoreboard ticking for India. Gill moved to 10 with a stylish boundary off Khary Pierre, while Rahul reached 43. India are 103/2 after 30 overs.
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October 2, 2025, 16:38:15 (IST)
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West Indies strike as Sudharsan departs cheaply

Sai Sudharsan is trapped LBW by Roston Chase for 7 runs off 19 balls. The young batter tried to pull a length delivery on off-stump but missed, getting trapped LBW by Chase. Shubman Gill has joined KL Rahul in the middle. India are now 90/2 after 24.5 overs.
October 2, 2025, 16:31:59 (IST)
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A mix-up between Rahul and Sudharsan, Windies miss run out chance

A brief mix-up in running between KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan, but West Indies fielders failed to affect the run out. India move to 88/1 after 24 overs, with KL Rahul steady on 39 and Sai Sudharsan is batting on 6.
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October 2, 2025, 16:28:13 (IST)
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Rahul shifts gears as India inch closer to lead

KL Rahul broke free with a stylish drive for four as India reached 83/1 after 22 overs. Rahul is batting fluently on 39, with Sai Sudharsan supporting him on 5. India trail by 79 runs.
October 2, 2025, 16:17:48 (IST)
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Rahul rebuilds with Sudharsan as India look steady

India move to 76/1 after 21 overs as KL Rahul continues to anchor the innings on 33 not out, while Sai Sudharsan is on 4. Jayden Seales has take a wicket for West Indies as he dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal for 36.
October 2, 2025, 16:06:00 (IST)
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Yashasvi Jaiswal departs after trying to up the scoring rate

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s knock came to an end on 36 as he edged Jayden Seales to Shai Hope behind the stumps. He had changed gears after a slow start to India’s innings, but eventually got dismissed in the 19th over. India are 68/1 after 18.2 overs. Sai Sudharsan has joined KL Rahul in the middle.
October 2, 2025, 15:52:03 (IST)
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Jaiswal unleashes a flurry of boundaries after the interval as the opening partnership goes past 50!

And just like that, Jaiswal goes past Rahul’s score in the blink of an eye after struggling to keep the scoreboard ticking early in his innings. He flicks Greaves for a four in the first legal delivery after resumption of play, and smashes the all-rounder for three fours in his fourth over, which costs the West Indians 14 runs. The southpaw brings up the fifty partnership with a cover drive off Warrican in the 16th over. IND 51/0 after 16; trail by 111
October 2, 2025, 15:39:45 (IST)
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Rahul, Jaiswal make their way to the centre as play resumes in Ahmedabad a little over 20 minutes later

And it’s Yashasvi Jaiswal who’s on strike as Justin Greaves gets ready to bowl the last two deliveries of his third over. It’s bright and sunny at the Modi Stadium at the moment, and it looks as if we’ll have an uninterrupted session from hereon.
October 2, 2025, 15:33:29 (IST)
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Umpires walk out to the centre to have a look

The covers gradually come off at the Narendra Modi Stadium as the rain subsides, with the massive stadium currently bathed in sunshine. Shouldn’t be long before the players make their way to the centre to resume the evening session.
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October 2, 2025, 15:17:00 (IST)
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Rain and bad light halts play in Ahmedabad!

The covers are finally out as the Indian openers make their way back to the pavilion along with the West Indian players. It’s a steady drizzle at first that gradually gets heavier, although one hopes this is a passing shower, and does not hold up play for an extended period of time. IND 23/0 after 12.4; trail by 139
October 2, 2025, 15:13:18 (IST)
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Lights on at the Narendra Modi Stadium as it suddenly gets overcast in Ahmedabad

There is a forecast for rain in the city on the opening day, and the latest visuals certainly don’t paint a promising picture as far as an uninterrupted final session is concerned. The groundstaff is ready on the sidelines with covers. The West Indians, meanwhile, collect three maidens in the last four overs. IND 23/0 after 12; trail by 139
October 2, 2025, 15:06:03 (IST)
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Spin introduced for the first time as West Indies opt for a double change

Left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican is introduced into the attack along with seam-bowling all-rounder after Jayden Seales and Johann Layne bowl four overs each with the new ball. Jaiswal, meanwhile, finally opens his account with a single in his 13th delivery. IND 23/0 after 10; trail by 139
October 2, 2025, 14:46:48 (IST)
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FOUR! Second boundary for Rahul as he moves into double figures!

Short from Layne and outside off, Rahul gets on the backfoot and cuts it behind point. Jaiswal, meanwhile, is yet to open his account after facing 11 deliveries. IND 14/0 after 6; trail by 146
October 2, 2025, 14:32:35 (IST)
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FOUR! Rahul collects the first boundary of the Indian innings, getting an outside edge that beats third slip and runs away to third man!

After starting the innings with a maiden, Seales goes for five in his second over, with Rahul – who had opened India’s account with a single off Johann Layne’s bowling in the previous over – keeping the strike with a single off the last ball. IND 6/0 after 3; trail by 156
October 2, 2025, 14:18:24 (IST)
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Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul make their way to the centre as India's innings gets underway in Ahmedabad.

Jayden Seales, who had collected 13 wickets in the three-Test series against Australia recently, will bowl the first over with Jaiswal on strike.
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October 2, 2025, 14:10:33 (IST)
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Will India move into the lead on Day 1 of the first Test against West Indies?

After bundling the visitors out for just 162, the Shubman Gill-led Indian team will certainly fancy themselves to collect a handy lead before close of play today.

The West Indians, on the other hand, will be drawing inspiration from Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah’s performance today, and will be hoping to push the hosts on the back foot with a few wickets.

October 2, 2025, 13:58:59 (IST)
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OUT! Siraj misses out on a five-for as Kuldeep grabs the final wicket! West Indies bowled out for 162 after opting to bat

Jomel Warrican is the last West Indian batter to depart, getting a deflection off the glove while attempting to reverse sweep Kuldeep Yadav, who finishes with 2/25. Gill decided to bring Kuldeep back after having Bumrah and Siraj bowl in tandem for a few overs, and the left-arm wrist spinner struck first ball into his new spell.

Tea has been taken in Ahmedabad after the end of West Indies’ first innings, which lasted a total of 44.1 overs.

October 2, 2025, 13:52:46 (IST)
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Bumrah seen bowling wide deliveries with just one wicket needed to bowl West Indies out

The pace spearhead bowls wide after castling Johann Layne to grab his third wicket in order to help Mohammad Siraj – who has collected four wickets so far – to complete his half-century. Bumrah bowls primarily around the off stump in his following over as well, but bowls a couple of deliveries along the stumps. WI 162/9 after 44
October 2, 2025, 13:37:03 (IST)
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BOWLED! Another Bumrah yorker hits the base of the stumps, knocking over the off and middle poles!

Johann Layne departs for 1, as West Indies find themselves on the verge of getting bowled out cheaply. WI 153/9 in 40.1 overs
October 2, 2025, 13:29:09 (IST)
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Bumrah’s yorker leaves WI reeling at 150/8

Jasprit Bumrah produced a trademark yorker to dismiss Justin Greaves for 32, leaving West Indies in deep trouble. Washington Sundar had earlier trapped Khary Pierre LBW as India kept striking regularly after lunch. West Indies are now 150/8 after 39 overs.
October 2, 2025, 13:24:25 (IST)
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Washington Sundar gets on to scoreboard with a wicket

Khary Pierre has been dismissed as Washington Sundar takes his first wicket. Sundar trapped Pierre LBW and the batter reviewed, but Hawk-Eye showed three reds. West Indies 144/7 in 37.5 overs.
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October 2, 2025, 13:09:30 (IST)
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KL Rahul drops an easy catch off Sundar's bowling

Justin Greaves survives a rare drop by KL Rahul at first slip off Washington Sundar’s bowling. The ball spun in and Greaves managed a thick edge, but Rahul misjudged the height and failed to collect it cleanly.
October 2, 2025, 13:02:45 (IST)
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India don't review a possible knick, Windies batter continue to bat cautiously

Washington Sundar starts with a short ball to Justin Greaves, who cut it for a single to deep backward point. Sundar then tested Khary Pierre, but the West Indies batter defended cautiously. A huge appeal for a possible nick down the leg side is turned down, and India don’t review. West Indies 134/6 in 34 overs.
October 2, 2025, 12:51:58 (IST)
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Siraj's wait for 5-wicket haul to continue for now

Mohammed Siraj has picked up four wickets so far and almost got his fifth. He trapped Justin Greaves LBW in the 31st over, but the batter reviewed and got it overturned. West Indies are struggling at 128/6 after 32 overs.
October 2, 2025, 12:29:17 (IST)
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Siraj takes his fourth, Windies' innings in deep trouble

Mohammed Siraj has struck again as he removed Roston Chase for 24. Siraj pitched it up outside off, and the ball seamed away to take the outside edge. Dhruv Jurel completed a sharp catch despite being wrong-footed at first. West Indies now 105/6 in 26.5 overs.
October 2, 2025, 12:17:56 (IST)
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Siraj continues after lunch, change of ends for India pacer

Mohammed Siraj is continuing from the other end after lunch. Roston Chase and the new batter Justin Greaves will now try to rebuild after the loss of five wickets in the opening session.
October 2, 2025, 11:37:31 (IST)
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Lunch taken after India dominate despite losing the toss

India made the most of bowling first after losing the toss. Mohammed Siraj bowled brilliantly to take three wickets in the opening session. He was supported well by Jasprit Bumrah, who picked up one to his name. Kuldeep Yadav also took a wicket early in his first match back to Tests after a long time. West Indies’ Tagnarine Chanderpaul, John Campbell, Brandon King, Alick Athanaze, and Shai Hope are back in the dressing room.  West Indies 90/5 in 23.2 overs.
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October 2, 2025, 11:32:06 (IST)
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Kuldeep Yadav strikes as Shai Hope departs for 26

Kuldeep Yadav has taken a wicket in his first match back after a long absence from Tests. Shai Hope tried to play a drive, but the ball turned and clipped the top of off-stump. Hope is left stunned at the crease as India celebrate. West Indies are now 90/5 in 23.2 overs.
October 2, 2025, 11:21:18 (IST)
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Kuldeep Yadav makes a return to Test cricket after a long time

Kuldeep Yadav is back in the Indian Test side after a long time, and the crowd at the Narendra Modi Stadium is cheering loudly as he takes the ball in hand.
October 2, 2025, 11:11:05 (IST)
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West Indies start to fight back, but India still in control

Ravindra Jadeja and Nitish Kumar Reddy kept things tight for India, but West Indies managed to cross the 50-run mark and are rebuilding from there. Roston Chase and Shai Hope found the boundary a few times, taking the score to 65/4 at the end of the 18th over.
October 2, 2025, 10:53:33 (IST)
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Siraj keeps pressure on Windies batters

Mohammed Siraj is continuing to dominate as he bowled another maiden over. West Indies reach 51/4 in 14 overs. Roston Chase is on 5 and Shai Hope on 4, but both have struggled to score so far. India remain in complete control.
October 2, 2025, 10:36:25 (IST)
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Siraj takes his third wicket of the session, Alick Athanaze falls for 12

Mohammed Siraj is continuing his brilliant spell as he dismissed Alick Athanaze with a thick outside edge. Athanaze tried to play a drive, but ended up giving a catch to KL Rahul at second slip. West Indies are now 42/4 in 11.4 overs. Siraj is wreaking havoc early in the innings. Jasprit Bumrah has one wickets to his name.
October 2, 2025, 10:26:28 (IST)
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Brandon King clean bowled by Siraj

Mohammed Siraj takes his second wicket of the match as he dismisses Brandon King, who tried to leave a full delivery outside off, but it crashed back into the middle stump. King departs for 13 off 15 balls. West Indies are now 39/3 after 10 overs. Roston Chase joins Alick Athanaze in the middle.
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October 2, 2025, 10:15:43 (IST)
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King takes charge with back-to-back boundaries

Mohammed Siraj’s over went for 8 runs as Brandon King got West Indies moving. King struck two boundaries to bring up the first scoring shots since John Campbell’s dismissal. Alick Athanaze is batting on 4. India will look to get back on top as the innings progresses.
October 2, 2025, 10:08:02 (IST)
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John Campbell falls for 8 as Jasprit Bumrah joins the attack

Jasprit Bumrah has provided the second breakthrough. John Campbell edged a full-length delivery outside off, and Dhruv Jurel took a sharp catch behind the stumps. After a review, the third umpire confirmed the dismissal. West Indies are now 20/2 in 6.1 overs. Campbell departs after scoring 8 off 19 balls.
October 2, 2025, 10:00:34 (IST)
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Another maiden over from Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah is keeping West Indies as he conceded no runs in the 5th over. West Indies remain at 12/1. Alick Athanaze is yet to face a ball. India continue to hold the upper hand early in the innings.
October 2, 2025, 09:52:29 (IST)
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Chanderpaul falls for a duck as Siraj opens the account for India

Mohammed Siraj has struck early for India. Tagenarine Chanderpaul gloved a delivery and keeper Dhruv Jurel took a sharp catch behind the stumps. West Indies are now 12/1 in 4 overs.

India vs West Indies, 1st Test Day 1 Live Score & Updates: India and West Indies are all set to lock horns against each other in the first Test of their two-match series, starting October 2. It is India’s first home Test under Shubman Gill’s captaincy, and the first after their recent drawn series against England. The match is being played at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium.

Ravindra Jadeja has been named vice-captain of the Indian team in the absence of Rishabh Pant, who is out with an injury. Dhruv Jurel will continue as wicketkeeper in Pant’s place. Senior players such as Mohammed Siraj and KL Rahul return for the red-ball series, while Jasprit Bumrah, Gill, Axar Patel, and Kuldeep Yadav come in fresh from the Asia Cup.

How to watch India vs West Indies Test series on TV and online?

Fans can watch the 1st Test between India and West Indies on Star Sports Network’s TV channels in India. The live streaming will be available on JioHotstar app and website.

India vs West Indies: Squads

India’s Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), N Jagadeesan, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Devdutt Padikkal, Nitish Kumar Reddy

West Indies’ Squad: John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Alick Athanaze, Brandon King, Roston Chase (c), Shai Hope (w), Justin Greaves, Khary Pierre, Johann Layne, Anderson Phillip, Jayden Seales, Jomel Warrican, Jediah Blades, Kevlon Anderson, Tevin Imlach

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