India wrapped up the first Test in dominant fashion on Day 3, defeating West Indies by an innings and 140 runs. Kuldeep Yadav struck the final blow when Pierre drove one straight back to him and the bowler completed a sharp return catch. With that, India sealed a commanding victory and took a 1-0 lead in the series. India had declared their innings at 448 for 5 before the start of Day 3, with Jadeja unbeaten on 104 and Washington Sundar on 9.

The Indian batting lineup shone brightly, with Dhruv Jurel and KL Rahul both scoring centuries on Day 2. Their partnership gave India a commanding lead over the visitors. However, Shubman Gill missed out after attempting a risky reverse sweep against Roston Chase, losing his wicket soon after India had surpassed the West Indies’ first-innings

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