Washington Sundar gets first breakthrough, dismisses debutant Khary Pierre on Day 1 of IND vs WI 2025 1st Test [Watch]

India off-spinner Washington Sundar claimed his first wicket of the innings by dismissing West Indies debutant Khary Pierre on Day 1 (Thursday, October 2) of the opening Check of the two-match sequence. The competition is being hosted on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

The dismissal got here on the fifth ball of the thirty eighth over of the guests’ innings. Sundar bowled a fullish-length supply that drifted in sharply, beating Pierre for tempo. The ball struck the pad earlier than deflecting onto the bat, with the umpire elevating his finger. Pierre opted for a evaluation, however ball-tracking confirmed three reds, confirming Sundar’s first wicket of the sport.

Watch the video of the dismissal right here:

The southpaw scored 11 runs off 34 balls, together with two fours. His dismissal left West Indies in hassle at 144/7 after 37.5 overs.

India continues to make inroads as Washington Sundar joins the wicket-taking social gathering

Opting to bat first, West Indies struggled early, dropping each openers, Tagenarine Chanderpaul (0) and John Campbell (8), cheaply, dismissed by Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah, respectively. Siraj was significantly spectacular, eradicating Brandon King (13) and Alick Athanaze (12) to depart West Indies reeling at 42/4.

Shai Hope and Roston Chase tried to regular the innings, including 48 runs off 70 balls, earlier than Kuldeep Yadav made the breakthrough, dismissing the previous for 26 off 36 because the guests misplaced half their aspect at 90.

Within the post-lunch session, Siraj struck once more, eradicating Chase for twenty-four to assert his fourth wicket. Washington Sundar then dismissed Khary Pierre for his first wicket, whereas Jasprit Bumrah chipped in with two fast wickets, taking his tally to a few, sending again Justin Greaves (32) and Johann Layne (1).

On the time of writing, West Indies have been 155/9 after 41 overs, with Jomel Warrican (6) and Jayden Seales (1) on the crease.

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