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Team India has put themselves in a dominant position after declaring overnight with a massive 286-run lead. Centuries from Dhruv Jurel and Ravindra Jadeja were the highlights of India's strong batting performance. The West Indies now face an uphill battle to avoid an innings defeat in this first Test match. Indian fans are already celebrating what looks like an inevitable victory at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

Key Points: India Declare at 448-5 With 286-Run Lead Over West Indies

  • Dhruv Jurel scored 125 runs in his impressive Test century debut
  • Ravindra Jadeja remained unbeaten on 104 with his trademark sword celebration
  • India declared overnight at 448-5 after building massive 286-run lead
  • West Indies need to score 286 in second innings to avoid innings defeat
  • Mohammed Siraj's 4-40 helped bowl out West Indies for just 162
  • Superfan Sudhir blew conch shell outside stadium cheering for Indian victory
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Ahmedabad Test: Team India declares overnight after taking lead of 286 runs over West Indies ahead of Day 3

Centuries from Dhruv Jurel and Ravindra Jadeja power India to commanding position as they declare overnight with 286-run lead in Ahmedabad Test.

"Even though Team India lost the toss, West Indies were decimated while batting first... - Sudhir Kumar Chaudhary"

Ahmedabad, October 4

Ahead of the start of play on Day 3 of the Ahmedabad Test against West Indies, Team India have declared their innings overnight at the score of 448/5 in 128 overs after taking a lead of 286 runs at stumps on the second day of the Test match which is being played at Narendra Modi Stadium.

Centuries from Dhruv Jurel (125) and Ravindra Jadeja (104*) helped India to secure a lead of 286 runs at stumps on day 2 of the first Test against the West Indies at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

At the end of Day 2, Jadeja and Washington Sundar (9*) were unbeaten on the crease. Jadeja brought up his hundred in the 126th over, the third centurion for India in the innings after KL Rahul (100) and Jurel. Jadjea celebrated his hundred with an aggressive sword style.

The West Indies Cricket Team have to make at least 286 in their second innings in order to force the Shubman Gill-led side again to bat.

Meanwhile, fans are cheering on for an Indian win. Sudhir Kumar Chaudhary, team India's supporter and fan of Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, blew a conch shell (Shankh) and waved the tricolour outside the Narendra Modi Stadium ahead of the Day 3 game between the two sides.

Ahead of the start of play on Day 3, Sudhir Kumar Chaudhary told ANI, "Even though Team India lost the toss, West Indies were decimated while batting first... Today, my only request to Team India is to play fast. Score more than 150 runs in the first session, and set a target of 400... We want Team India to win this first Test."

Brief Scores: India: 448/5 (Dhruv Jurel 125, Ravindra Jadeja 104*; Roston Chase 2/90) against WI: 162 (Justin Greaves 32, Shai Hope 26, Mohammed Siraj 4/40).

- ANI

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Priya S
Dhruv Jurel's century was the highlight for me! Such maturity from a young wicketkeeper. Future of Indian cricket looks bright! 🏏✨
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Sarah B
Love seeing Sudhir Kumar with his conch shell and tricolour! That's the spirit of Indian cricket fans. Hope we wrap this up by tea time today! 🚩
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Arjun K
Jadeja's sword celebration never gets old! The man is a true all-rounder - contributes with bat, ball, and fielding. Sir Jadeja for a reason! ⚔️
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Michael C
While the batting was excellent, I think we should have declared a bit earlier. Could have had 15-20 overs at Windies last evening. Still, confident of victory!
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Kavya N
Three centurions in one innings! KL Rahul, Jurel, and Jadeja - what a batting performance! Our bench strength is really showing. Proud moment for Indian cricket fans! 🇮🇳❤️

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