India has taken a 1-0 lead in the series against the West Indies in the first Test held in Roseau. The visitors’ success was fueled by an exceptional performance from Ravichandran Ashwin, who claimed an impressive 12 wickets. Ashwin further solidified his reputation as the No.1 ranked Test bowler by securing his 34th five-wicket haul, tied for the fifth most in Test history. Additionally, the remarkable debut of Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored a magnificent 171 in the first innings, contributed to India’s victory. Captain Rohit Sharma showed confidence in the spin bowling abilities of Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, and they did not disappoint, picking up 17 of the 20 West Indies wickets in the match. In the first innings, Jaiswal formed a formidable 229-run partnership with Sharma, who also scored a century. India’s excellent overall display in the first Test has earned them crucial points in the new World Test Championship cycle. As the series progresses, India will be eager to maintain their momentum, while West Indies will aim for an improved performance in order to level the series.