India made a perfect start to the series against West Indies by winning the first test match. India win the first test against west indies by 5 wickets. Thanks to the great batting performances by Sachin Tendulker who scored 76 runs , but once again failed to make his hundredth hundred, V V S Luxman who made not out 58* and hit the winning run and Virender Sehwag who scored quick fire 55 in the second innings.
India’s main hero for this match remained the spin bawlers. Both Pragyan Ojha and R Ashwin balled beautifully. Ashwin become the third player to get man of the match award on his debut. Ashwin took 9 wickets in the match including six in the second innings.
Resuming at 152 for two and needing another 124 runs to win with eight wickets in hand, India lost Rahul Dravid (31) early on the fourth day.
But Tendulkar along with Laxman guided the hosts to 233 with a 71-run partnership before disaster struck some time before the lunch break.
India were just 43 runs away from achieving a hard-fought come-from-behind victory and take a 1-0 lead, when Tendulkar made his way back to the dressing room, much to the disappointment of the crowd.
But Laxman stood firm to guide the Indians with yet another half-century in the fourth innings of a match. He struck six boundaries and faced 105 balls.
But Tendulkar along with Laxman guided the hosts to 233 with a 71-run partnership before disaster struck some time before the lunch break.
India were just 43 runs away from achieving a hard-fought come-from-behind victory and take a 1-0 lead, when Tendulkar made his way back to the dressing room, much to the disappointment of the crowd.
But Laxman stood firm to guide the Indians with yet another half-century in the fourth innings of a match. He struck six boundaries and faced 105 balls.
India win First Test against West Indies by 5 wickets, India beat West Indies by 5 wickets
India win First Test against West Indies by 5 wickets, India beat West Indies by 5 wickets
India win First Test against West Indies by 5 wickets, India beat West Indies by 5 wickets
India win First Test against West Indies by 5 wickets, India beat West Indies by 5 wickets
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