India vs West Indies: India thrash West Indies by an innings and 51 runs

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India vs West Indies: India thrash West Indies by an innings and 51 runs

Eden Gardens, Kolkata

On a pitch that was expected to favour spinners, Mohammad Shami’s raw pace and genuine seam movement helped India clinch a massive innings and 51 run win against West Indies in the first Test.

Although, all the limelight was on Sachin, but two debutants, Rohit and Shami, turned out to be the real heroes along with Ravi Ashwin, who took 5 wickets and 124 runs.

Rohit Scored 177 runs and it was his partnership with Ashwin, that allowed India to command of the sitaution.

Mohammad Shami took 9 wickets for 118 runs. His reverse swing was a treat watch for all the viewers and he got a lot of praise from one and all.

From West Indies, Shane Shillingford took 6 wickets for 167 runs and was the ony positive for the touring side.