Yashasvi Jaiswal makes century on debut as India tighten grip on first Test against West Indies

13.07.2023 - 22:03 eurosport.com

India tightened their grip on the first Test with West Indies, as Yashasvi Jaiswal made a century on debut. After rolling out West Indies for 150 on day one, the tourists’ batters took control of things in Dominica.

Ad At stumps on day two, India were well placed at 312 for 2 — a lead of 162 runs. CricketAshwin shines on Day 1 as India heap pressure on West IndiesYESTERDAY AT 21:32 India captain Rohit Sharma and Jaiswal were tested early on day two, but survived to lunch unscathed and put on 229 for the first wicket.

Just after reaching a century of his own, Rohit (103) departed — falling to the part-time spin of local boy Alick Athanaze who caught the glove of the opener and wicketkeeper Joshua Da Silva reacted well to take the catch.

After spending an age watching Rohit and Jaiswal make batting look easy, Shubman Gill lasted 11 balls as he was prised out by the spin of Jomel Warrican.

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