India vs West Indies Highlights 1st Test Day 2:Ravindra Jadeja and Dhruv Jurel's massive partnership helped India reach 448/5 at stumps on Day 2 of the first Test against the West Indies in Ahmedabad. India currently lead by 286 runs, with Jadeja (104*) and Washington Sundar (9*) unbeaten at the crease. The duo of Jadeja and Jurel added 206 runs for the fifth wicket to guide the hosts to a dominant position. This was 24-year-old Jurel's maiden Test hundred. India, starting the day on 121/2, lost the wicket of skipper Shubman Gill (50) during the opening session, while KL Rahul was dismissed in the second session after hitting a sensational century. (SCORECARD)
India vs West Indies Highlights, 1st Test Day 2, straight from Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad:
India vs West Indies LIVE: Stumps
The play on Day 2 of the first Test between India and the West Indies comes to an end. At stumps, India's score reads 448/5, with Ravindra Jadeja (104) and Washington Sundar (9) unbeaten at the crease. India have taken a lead of 286 runs and will continue the game tomorrow. Day 2 has been a phenomenal one for India, as KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel also hit tons. The West Indies claimed the wickets of Rahul (100), Shubman Gill (50), and Jurel (125).
India vs West Indies LIVE: Jadeja hits ton
CENTURY!!! Ravindra Jadeja takes a single off Jomel Warrican and completes his century. It is his sixth century in the longest format for India, and he brings it up in 168 balls. After Jurel's dismissal, Jadeja has been joined by Washington Sundar.
IND 437/5 (125.3 overs)
India vs West Indies LIVE: OUT
OUT!!! A big sigh of relief for the West Indies as Khary Pierre dismisses Dhruv Jurel for 125. Jurel comes forward to play a drive, but the ball takes the outside edge and goes straight to wicketkeeper Shai Hope, who makes no mistake and takes a good catch. A strong and fiery partnership comes to an end as Jurel walks back. Fifth wicket down for India.
IND 424/5 (123 overs)
India vs West Indies LIVE: Jurel thrashes Warrican
Dhruv Jurel unleashes his fury on Jomel Warrican as the spinner concedes 11 runs in his previous over. This includes a maximum and a boundary from Jurel. Currently batting on 125, Jurel's partnership with Ravindra Jadeja is becoming a nightmare for the Windies. On the other hand, Jadeja is standing unbeaten on 90 and inching closer to his century.
IND 422/4 (122 overs)
India vs West Indies LIVE: Jadeja in attacking mode
As Dhruv Jurel completes his century, Ravindra Jadeja also abandons his cautious approach and starts dealing in boundaries. In the previous over from Jomel Warrican, Jadeja hits a terrific boundary and moves closer to his century. He is currently batting on 86 and forming a strong partnership with Jurel.
IND 399/4 (118.4 overs)
India vs West Indies LIVE: Century for Jurel
WOOHOOO!!!! Dhruv Jurel, you beauty!!!! The young wicketkeeper-batter brilliantly hits a boundary off Roston Chase to bring up his maiden Test hundred. He takes 190 balls to reach this milestone. Clapping and cheering can be heard as the entire stadium lauds Jurel for this achievement. Simply outstanding!
IND 391/4 (116 overs)
India vs West Indies LIVE: Jurel nears ton
Dhruv Jurel hits another boundary. This time it comes against Khary Pierre as India continue to dominate the game. With this shot, Jurel also crosses the 90-run mark and inches closer towards his century. Brilliant batting from the youngster.
IND 378/4 (112.5 overs)
India vs West Indies LIVE: FOUR
FOUR!!!! Dhruv Jurel hits another boundary off Roston Chase's delivery. An outside off delivery, Jurel comes forward and hammers a drive towards the mid-off. The shot beats the fielder and then races across the boundary line for a four.
IND 361/4 (109.4 overs)
India vs West Indies LIVE: 4 runs off the over
Dhruv Jurel and Ravindra Jadeja are smartly rotating the strike and keeping the scoreboard going for Team India. In the previous over of Justin Greaves, the duo scores four runs.
IND 348/4 (07 overs)
India vs West Indies LIVE: Captain takes the ball
As rest of the bowlers fail to get a wicket, West Indies skipper Roston Chase returns to the attack.. He brilliantly delivers a maiden as Ravindra Jadeja and Dhruv Jurel continue with their cautious plan. Can West Indies break this deadlock? Only time will tell.
IND 344/4 (106 overs)
India vs West Indies LIVE: Injury scare for West Indies
UHH HOOO!!! Things are just going downhill for the West Indies as they now face a big injury scare. Brandon King, who took a dive few overs ago, ends up hurting himself and has been taken off the field. Hope nothing is serious as the Windies badly need his services today.
India vs West Indies LIVE: Jurel-Jadeja cautious
The duo of Ravindra Jadeja and Dhruv Jurel is now showing cautiousness. They are not taking any risks and not going for boundaries. They are just keen on taking singles and rotating the strike. Good strategy as India are well ahead in the lead and any unnecessary risk can hamper their game.
IND 340/4 (103 overs)
India vs West Indies LIVE: A Brilliant Boundary!
FOUR!!! Dhrv Jurel hits a boundary off Johann Layne's delivery. A full delivery, sliding onto the pads. Jurel leans out and then places a shot behind square on the on-side and steals a boundary. In total, Layne leaks four runs in his over.
IND 333/4 (98 overs)
India vs West Indies LIVE: New-ball in the play
After waiting for a long time, West Indies finally ask for the new ball. This change in tactic should be beneficial for the Windies as they are desperate for a wicket at this moment. The strong stand between Ravindra Jadeja and Dhruv Jurel needs to broken for West Indies to bounce back.
IND 329/4 (94 overs)
India vs West Indies LIVE: 3rd session begins
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the third and final session on Day 2 of the first Test between India and West Indies in Ahmedabad. In this session, the Windies will be aiming for some quick wickets, in order to bounce back in the game. On the other hand, India duo Ravindra Jadeja and Dhruv Jurel will look to extend their solid partnership. Let's play!!!!
India vs West Indies LIVE: Tea break
This marks the end of the second session on Day 2 of the first Test between India and West Indies. At Tea, India's score read 326/4 with Dhruv Jurel (68*) and Ravindra Jadeja (50*) standing unbeaten at the crease. Currently, India are leading by 164 runs. We will be right back, stay tuned!
India vs West Indies LIVE: Fifty for Jadeja
FIFTY comes up for Ravindra Jadeja. He smartly takes a single against Jomel Warrican and reaches the milestone. And just look at that, there comes out his iconic 'sword' celebration. He reaches his half-century in 75 balls.
IND 326/4 (94.2 overs)
India vs West Indies LIVE: 100th-run stand up
WOAHH!!!! Ravindra Jadeja hits another massive six against Jomel Warrican. With this shot, both jadeja and Dhurv Jurel complete their 100-run partnership. This partnership has been truly a valuable one for India as West Indies are desperately eyeing a wicket at the earliest.
IND 323/4 (93 overs)
India vs West Indies LIVE: Four from Jurel
Dhrv Jurel is just unstoppable today. He is smarlty placing all his shots and fearlessly stealing boundaries from West Indies bowlers. In the previous over of Khary Pierre, Jurel hits a brilliant boundary as India continue to dominate the proceedings.
IND 317/4 (91.2 overs)
India vs West Indies LIVE: Jadeja equals Dhoni's big record
The last six from Ravindra Jadeja takes his tally to 78 maximums in Test cricket. He has now equalled the record of former skipper MS Dhoni to register the joint-third highest number of sixes for India in Tests. Only Rishabh Pant (90), Virender Sehwag (90), and Rohit Sharma (88) ahead of him now.
IND 311/4 (90 overs)
India vs West Indies LIVE: SIX
SIX!!!! That's a massive one from Ravindra Jadeja as he shows no mercy to Jomel Warrican. Jadeja smartly places a shot into the wide long-on region and hammers it hard for a maximum. The Windies are looking clueless against India's fiery batting attack.
WI 310/4 (89.2 overs)
India vs West Indies LIVE: FOUR
FOUR!!!! Dhruv Jurel hits a brilliant boundary again. This time also it comes against Justin Greaves' delivery. Short and outside off, Jurel waits for the ball and then opens the bat face to cut it behind square. The ball dodges the fielder and races across the boundary line for a four. With this, 300 comes up for India.
IND 300/4 (87 overs)
India vs West Indies LIVE: 50 for Jurel
FIFTY!!!!! Dhurv Jurel hits a terrific boundary off Justin Greaves' delivery and brings up his half-century in style. It is his second half-century in the longest format for India and he brings it up in 91 balls. He also does his iconic 'salute' celebration to enjoy the moment.
IND 386/4 (84.5 overs)
India vs West Indies LIVE: No second new ball yet
West Indies haven't taken the second new ball yet. They are keen to continue with the older one for now. However, Dhruv Jurel and Ravindra Jadeja continue to extend their partnership, deepening India's lead. In the previous over bowled by Jayden Seales, the duo scored two runs. India now lead by 112 runs.
IND 274/4 (83 overs)
India vs West Indies LIVE: Good over from Warrican
The duo of Dhruv Jurel and Ravindra Jadeja is forming a terrific partnership. Their stand is frustrating the Windies bowlers. However, Jomel Warrican delivers a good over, conceding just a single run. The West Indies desperately need a wicket here to bounce back in the game.
IND 272/4 (82 overs)
India vs West Indies LIVE: FOUR! 50-run partnership!
Short delivery from Seales and helped to the third man boundary by Dhruv Jurel. Good timing from the wicket-keeper batter, and it takes him up to 40. That also brings up the 50-run partnership between Jurel and Jadeja.
IND 271/4 (81)
India vs West Indies LIVE: India 266/4 after 80 overs
80 overs completed. Surprisingly, West Indies have elected to stick with the old ball for now, hoping to make some use of the reverse swing. Jadeja and Jurel have been excellent, and have stitched a brisk partnership since the departure of Rahul after Lunch.
IND 266/4 (80)
India vs West Indies LIVE: Jurel survives DRS call
Dhruv Jurel hit on the pads by Jayden Seales, leading to a big appeal from West Indies. Umpire says not out, but WI take the review. Hawkeye shows the ball missing the stumps. Jurel survives. Just 14 runs away from his half-century.
IND 266/4 (79)
India vs West Indies LIVE: 4, Jadeja! 6, Jurel! India lead by 100
The big shots continue from Team India! Seems like a clear shift in approach after the departure of KL Rahul. First, Jadeja goes on the back foot and lobs it for 4 on the leg-side. Few balls later, Jurel deposits a 6 over long-on.
IND 262/4 (77)
India vs West Indies LIVE: FOUR! 250 up for India!
Jadeja continues the charge! Doesn't execute the shot how he wanted, but it's still hit powerfully enough to go the fence for 4 past mid-on. Two sixes and two boundaries for Jadeja, who seems to be continuing his excellent form with the bat. 250 up for India!
IND 251/4 (75)
India vs West Indies LIVE: FOUR!
Dhruv Jurel picks up another boundary. Runs coming very quickly for India here, as they romp towards the 250-run mark. Pitched down the leg-side by Warrican and helped down to fine-leg by Jurel.
IND 247/4 (74)
India vs West Indies LIVE: FOUR!
Ravindra Jadeja continues to attack! The all-rounder steps out and hammers it down the ground for 4 runs. Calculated risks being taken and executed very well by Jadeja. India's lead up to 81 now.
IND 243/4 (73)
India vs West Indies LIVE: SIX AGAIN!
Another maximum! West Indies are inviting Jadeja to take the risk by attacking the gap on the leg-side but, unfortunately for them, Jadeja is executing his shots perfectly. Two sixes in the same region in a single over.
IND 238/4 (72)
India vs West Indies LIVE: SIX more! Now Jadeja!
Ravindra Jadeja to the party! Steps out and whacks it for 6 over long-on. Second 6 for Team India in the space of four balls. Spotted the loophole in the field setting, with mid-on up, and executed his idea well.
IND 232/4 (71.1)
India vs West Indies LIVE: SIX! Dhruv Jurel!
Dhruv Jurel attacks Roston Chase, picks up the short-ish delivery and hammers it over deep mid-wicket for 6! First maximum of the Test match. Great shot by the wicket-keeper batter, who is making a good impression at No. 5.
IND 226/4 (70.4)
India vs West Indies LIVE: Play resumes and OUT!
WICKET! Huge one for West Indies. Just like Gill departed immediately after his 50, Rahul has departed just after his own century. KL Rahul goes for a drive against Jomel Warrican, but sends it straight to the fielder at short cover. A great knock comes to an end. Poor start to the session for India.
IND 218/4 (67.5)
India vs West Indies LIVE: Can Jurel make his mark?
A solid start for Dhruv Jurel, who is replacing first-choice keeper Rishabh Pant for this series. Jurel played 38 balls before Lunch, scoring 14 runs, hitting one boundary. With competition for India's middle-order extremely high, Jurel will be hoping to hit some big runs today.
India vs West Indies LIVE: KL Rahul masterclass
A century of the highest quality by KL Rahul. 12 boundaries, anchoring the Indian innings right from the start. Composed and very few erratic moments. A well deserved 11th Test hundred, as he continues to grow in stature as a Test opener.
India vs West Indies LIVE: India lead by 56 runs at Lunch
Lunch on Day 2. Yet another session that has belonged to India. KL Rahul and Shubman Gill stitched a partnership of 98 runs, with Gill slamming a half-century. Rahul then completed a wonderful Test hundred. India lead by 56 runs, and are in total control of the game.
IND 218/3 (67)
India vs West Indies LIVE: 100 for KL Rahul!
100 FOR KL RAHUL! 11th Test ton, and the first on home soil in 3211 days. The last time was on December 18, 2016, against England in Chennai. Well played, KL Rahul. 12 classy boundaries in the knock. He has put India in the driving seat in this Test.
IND 212/3 (64.5)
India vs West Indies LIVE: Rahul on 98!
KL Rahul now need just 2 more runs for his century. The 33-year-old seems to be in no rush, though. The fans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad cheering loudly every time Rahul is playing a shot.
IND 209/3 (64)
India vs West Indies LIVE: Rahul up to 96
Just 4 runs to go for KL Rahul. Couple of nice shots towards the deep, and he picks up two and one. Dhruv Jurel has started pretty well at the other end too. India's lead over West Indies edging towards 50.
IND 205/3 (62)
India vs West Indies LIVE: 200 up for India!
India go past the 200-run mark. KL Rahul has scored nearly half of that, currently batting on 93. Gill with a half-century as well, while Yashasvi Jaiswal made 36 runs yesterday. A lead of 37 and climbing.
IND 200/3 (60.5)
India vs West Indies LIVE: India 197/3 after 60 overs
India continue to motor along. KL Rahul is well set at one end, and is nearing his hundred. Dhruv Jurel at the other end, out to bat at No. 5. India's lead already 35. With 7 wickets in hand, India will fancy a score of at least 350 from here.
IND 197/3 (60)
India vs West Indies LIVE: FOUR! Rahul into the 90s
Into the nineties goes KL Rahul! Well-executed sweep shot by Rahul, and it goes very fine for 4 runs. Rahul now just 10 runs away from a first Test century at home in nearly a decade. Let's see if he can get there before Lunch!
IND 196/3 (59.1)
India vs West Indies LIVE: OUT! Gill departs!
GONE! The Indian captain lets himself down with a poor choice of shot. Goes for the reverse sweep against West Indies captain Roston Chase, but doesn't execute it well. Caught by Greaves at first slip. Second wicket for Chase.
IND 188/3 (57)
India vs West Indies LIVE: FOUR, Rahul!
KL Rahul brings out the reverse sweep and executes it brilliantly against the spinner Khary Pierre. Rahul chipping along with boundaries at regular intervals, and is now just 16 runs away from a wonderful Test hundred.
IND 188/2 (56)
India vs West Indies LIVE: 50 for Shubman Gill!
Half-century for Shubman Gill! The Indian captain gets to the milestone in 94 balls. He has barely had a single delivery bother him in that knock. Composed all throughout, he's been imperious. More than 800 runs as Test captain already.
IND 188/2 (55.4)
India vs West Indies LIVE: Gill achieves big feat
Shubman Gill has now completed 300 fours in Test cricket. India's captain has slammed five boundaries so far in the innings, taking him to the record. He is also just 2 runs away from his fifty now.
IND 181/2 (54.2)
India vs West Indies LIVE: FOUR, Gill!
Shubman Gill with another boundary! The Indian captain getting into the groove now. Fifth 4 for him in the innings. Gill opens the face of the bat and guides it for 4 through the off-side. He is only 6 runs away from his half-century.
IND 174/2 (51)
India vs West Indies LIVE: India take the lead!
Boundary off Shubman Gill's bat, and that sends India into the lead! Lovely shot past gully. Few balls later, KL Rahul slams a boundary down the ground. Runs coming quicker now for Team India.
IND 170/2 (50)
India vs West Indies LIVE: India trail by 1
4 runs off the 49th over. India now just 1 run behind West Indies' first innings score. KL Rahul going along well, batting on 72. Shubman Gill just 15 runs away from his own half-century as well.
IND 161/2 (49)
India vs West Indies LIVE: FOUR!
Excellent shot by Shubman Gill! Signature shot from the India captain. Pulled away brilliantly through the square-leg region for 4 runs. Gill into the 30s now, and will certainly be hoping to get his half-century soon.
IND 157/2 (47)
India vs West Indies LIVE: FOUR, Gill! 150 up for India
Lovely timing from Shubman Gill! The Indian captain flicks it through mid-wicket stylishly. First boundary of Day 2 for Gill. That shot brings up 150 for India. India trail West Indies by only 11 runs now.
IND 151/2 (46)
India vs West Indies LIVE: FOUR!
Best shot of the day so far! Width offered by Greaves again, but this time Rahul cuts it brilliantly. Very well-placed, and the ball races away to the boundary. Rahul picks up his third boundary of the day, ninth overall. West Indies' lead now under 20.
IND 146/2 (45.1)
India vs West Indies LIVE: Big edge but doesn't carry! Rahul survives
KL Rahul gets lucky once again! Greaves tempts Rahul into the drive, but the ball ends up taking a thick edge off the bat and falls inches short of WI captain Roston Chase at gully. A little more power on that, and it would've been straight to the fielder.
IND 140/2 (44)
India vs West Indies LIVE: 50-run partnership between Rahul and Gill
Gill and Rahul manage to run two after an overthrow in the field by West Indies. That brings up the 50-run stand between the two batters. Both batters have opted for caution over aggression, and have not really been bothered much by the bowlers.
IND 140/2 (43)
India vs West Indies LIVE: Maiden over
Justin Greaves bowls a maiden over. KL Rahul opting for caution after a slightly erratic start. Rahul and Gill appear to have it under control now. India trail West Indies by only 24 more runs. Should be a matter of time before they take the lead.
IND 138/2 (42)
India vs West Indies LIVE: India 136/2 after 40 overs
15 runs in the first two overs of the day for Team India. Some scrappy bowling from West Indies and a bit of fortune as well for India. Two boundaries for KL Rahul, who is now only 38 runs away from his hundred.
IND 136/2 (40)
India vs West Indies LIVE: 4 byes!
Poor delivery from Justin Greaves, and more runs for India. Far too down the leg-side, and the ball swings away from both Gill and keeper Shai Hope and runs away for 4 behind the stumps. WI's lead has now been cut down to just 27.
IND 135/2 (39.3)
India vs West Indies LIVE: Edged, 4! Lucky Rahul!
Another boundary but a huge stroke of luck as well on this occasion for Rahul. He tried to block it, but a thick outside edge and the ball goes between the keeper and first slip for 4. No dive from either fielder, and Rahul can count his lucky stars.
IND 129/2 (39)
India vs West Indies LIVE: FOUR, KL Rahul!
Great start to Day 2 for India! KL Rahul just opens the face of the bat against Seales and guides the ball through the third man region for a boundary on just the second ball of the day. Rahul up to 57!
IND 125/2 (38.2)
India vs West Indies LIVE: Here come the players!
We are LIVE! The players are out on the pitch in Ahmedabad. KL Rahul will take strike for the first ball of the day. Jayden Seales takes the ball for the Windies. The sun is shining brightly, and that will be great news for India.
IND 121/2 (38.1)
India vs West Indies LIVE: 15 minutes to go!
We are just about 15 minutes away from the start of play on Day 2. KL Rahul and Shubman Gill -- arguably India's two finest Test batters at the moment -- will kickstart proceedings for hosts India in Ahmedabad. India trail West Indies by 41 runs.
India vs West Indies LIVE: Can West Indies avoid humiliation?
It is safe to say that West Indies have had a few months to forget. Since June, West Indies have been whitewashed by Australia in both Tests and T20Is, whitewashed by England in ODIs and T20Is, beaten by Pakistan and shocked by lowly Nepal as well.
In West Indies' last Test, they were skittled out for a total of just 27. They will need to put in an inspired bowling performance today in order to save themselves from edging towards another humiliating defeat.
India vs West Indies 1st Test LIVE: Toss Loss No Problem For India
Shubman Gill is yet to win a toss since taking over as India's captain in Test cricket. The Ahmedabad Test was the sixth successive occasion that the team did not win the toss. Yet, Gill's men have managed to show what they can do, both with the ball and the bat, even if things do not go their way in the beginning.
India vs West Indies LIVE: Mohammed Says "There Are No Free Wickets"
Mohammed Siraj was once again India's top performer with the ball, this time in the presence of Jasprit Bumrah. Here is what he had to say on his Day 1 success:
"There are no free wickets (in international cricket)," Siraj said. "I worked hard for those four wickets. I got wickets working hard in England as well. If it were easy, I would have got the fifth here."
India vs West Indies LIVE: Lot of batting to come
India's tour of England showed us the incredible depth in batting that India have. With Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar and Nitish Reddy still to come, India would fancy a total of at least 300 from here.
Take a big lead, and India may not even have to bat a second time in this Test.
India vs West Indies LIVE: Can Shubman Gill score big again?
Shubman Gill smashed 754 runs in his first 5 matches as India's Test captain, that too in England. Gill was cautious but steady on Day 1, finishing on 18* off 42 balls. He will hope to continue the great form in Test cricket and put up another massive individual score today.
India vs West Indies LIVE: KL Rahul eyes big feat
KL Rahul was once again India's Mr. Dependable, finishing on 53* at Stumps on Day 1. If he goes on to complete a century today, it would be his 11th Test ton. More notably, it would be his first Test century on home soil in nearly 9 years!
India vs West Indies LIVE: Siraj leads superb bowling performance
On Day 1, India were in top form with the ball in hand. Mohammed Siraj continued the momentum from England, setting the tone and scalping 4 wickets. Jasprit Bumrah picked up 3, while chinaman Kuldeep Yadav also took 2 wickets on his Test comeback. Their efforts saw West Indies get bowled out for just 162, setting a brilliant platform for the Indian batters.
India vs West Indies LIVE: Situation ahead of Day 2
India ended Day 1 on 121/2, leaving them merely 41 runs behind West Indies' first innings total of 162. KL Rahul is unbeaten on 53 at the crease, while captain Shubman Gill has looked largely composed. The duo will hope to put on big scores and take India to a comfortable lead.
India vs West Indies LIVE: Hello and welcome!
A very warm welcome to one and all to the live coverage of Day 2 of the first Test between India and West Indies at Ahmedabad. India dominated proceedings on Day 1, and will be eyeing up a big lead today, with star batters KL Rahul and Shubman Gill at the crease.
Stay tuned to NDTV Sports for all the live updates!

