India defeated hosts West Indies by 318 runs in the first Test on Sunday riding on a superb bowling performance by pacer Jasprit Bumrah and middle-order batsman Ajinkya Rahane.
Bumrah decimated West Indies with a five wicket haul after Rahane batted superbly to score his first century in two years. Chasing a tough target of 419 runs, the hosts failed to tackle Bumrah and other Indian bowlers and were ultimately bowled out for 100 runs in 26.5 overs in the final session of the fourth day. Bumrah delivered a memorable eight-over spell in which he claimed five wickets after conceding just seven runs. Bumrah has now become the fastest bowler to take 50 Test wickets. Ishant Sharma claimed three wickets and Mohammed Shami grabbed two to help the visitors take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
