In a commanding display of batting prowess, India seized control of the first Test against the West Indies in Ahmedabad, establishing a formidable lead of 286 runs by the end of day two. Dhruv Jurel and Ravindra Jadeja were the stars of the show, both scoring centuries in a marathon partnership of 206 runs. Jurel, a second-choice wicketkeeper playing in place of the injured Rishabh Pant, celebrated his maiden Test century with a boundary off West Indies captain Roston Chase, followed by a symbolic army-like tribute. Jadeja, meanwhile, notched his sixth Test hundred, marked by his signature sword celebration. KL Rahul also contributed significantly, scoring his 11th Test century before being dismissed shortly after lunch. India ended the day at 448-5 in response to the West Indies’ first-innings total of 162. The visitors, missing key bowlers Alzarri Joseph and Shamar Joseph due to injury, struggled to contain India’s relentless batting attack. With India now in a dominant position, they are strong favorites to secure a 2-0 series victory against a West Indies team that has significantly declined from its former glory.