Ahmedabad just served us the ultimate Test cricket thali and, admit it, your weekend plans went from average chai-sutta to a proper medal ceremony. If you spent your Saturday adulting (rip), here’s your scroll-friendly cheat sheet to all the spicy bits you missed. From all-around fireworks to bowling squad goals, the India vs West Indies Test was one big glow-up for our WTC campaign. So grab your tea (and maybe a notepad, selectors), because here’s how India turned a match into a statement.
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1) Sir Jadeja, Main Character Energy IRL
- When Ravindra Jadeja decides to speedrun a Test match, rest assured, memes will be made. With an unbeaten 104 and a fiery 4/54, Jadeja practically solo’d both innings and left WI searching for their Wi-Fi signal. Peep the numbers: sixth Test ton in the bag, and now in an elite squad with 300+ wickets and* 6+ centuries, robot confirmed, anyone? It wasn’t just maths; Jadeja thwacked sixes all over Ahmedabad, especially off Warrican, serving those “I’m inevitable” vibes. In short: Sir Jadeja = OP character, unlocked.
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2) Rahul x Jurel: Elevator Playlist, Cricket Edition
- KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel popped open a collab we didn’t even know we needed. Rahul’s 100 (first at home since 2016, nostalgia feels) plus Jurel’s debut ton (aloo paratha to biryani leap) meant WI were just chasing ghosts. Three centurions in one innings, and that’s the first time at home since 2018 vs, you guessed it, West Indies. It was wholesome, a new playlist unlocked, some 2010s Rahul flashbacks, and a spotlight on Jurel’s desi underdog energy.
3) Siraj & Co.: Scene Stealers, Bowling Dept.
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- Mohammed Siraj walked in with a plan: hard lengths = hard truths. And batters got reverse-swept straight out of Ahmedabad. WI folded for 162 first up, with Siraj snatching 4/40, Bumrah packing 3/42, and Siraj looping in three more later (total: seven!). Kuldeep and Washington’s cameo wickets made it a bowling unit ka full jugaad, Gill straight up called it a system win.
4) WTC Table: From Side Character to Main Plotline
- India’s win didn’t just break records; it boosted us to third in the WTC table with a respectable 55.56%. Australia and Sri Lanka are the only ones above right now. Delhi Test from October 10 is now the decider, and admit it, your leave-slip is already on standby. Get ready for points percentage math wars, doston, this is the kind of race that deserves both popcorn and calculators.
5) West Indies: Rebuild Mode Loading…
- No slander, just facts: WI’s top order stumbled (scores of 162 and 146) and tiny partnerships kept them in a struggle town. Only Athanaze (38) and Greaves (25) showed some resistance, but the rest was fielding chaos and a first-innings flop — even skipper Roston Chase said it himself. Rebuild arc is real, but sabka time aata hai!
India’s WTC charge just hit the nitro: huge win, bigger intent, memeable moments everywhere. Next stop: Delhi. So, who’s your MVP prediction, and can India clean sweep? What do you think?