India secured a commanding victory over West Indies in Dominica, winning by an innings and 141 runs in the Test match. Ravichandran Ashwin played a crucial role, taking 12 wickets in the match with impressive figures of 12 for 131.
India declared their first innings at 421 for 5, after Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 171 runs and Virat Kohli contributed 76. In the first innings, Ashwin’s five-wicket haul restricted West Indies to just 150 runs. Despite West Indies showing some resistance in their second innings, Ashwin continued his dominance, adding seven more wickets.
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The result was never in doubt as West Indies struggled to make an impact. This convincing victory gives India a strong start in the World Test Championship, earning them 12 valuable points.
