India v/s West Indies Test Series: Some facts and figures

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India v/s West Indies Test Series: Some facts and figures

1) Mohammed Shami’s memorable effort is the second best bowling performance by an Indian on debut after Narendra Hirwani’s 16/136 against the same opponent in 1988.

2) It was India’s fifth Test victory in a row after their 4-0 rout of Australia as the victory also snapped the West Indies’ six-match winning streak.

3) Rohit Sharma became the second Indian after Shikhar Dhawan (187 against Australia) to score a 150 on debut.

4) Besides being India’s best, the massive 280 runs stand between Rohit Sharma and R. Ashwin is the third highest overall for the seventh wicket.They surpassed the previous Indian record of 259 between V V S Laxman (143 not out) and M S Dhoni (132 not out) versus South Africa in February 2010 at the same venue.

5) India and West Indies had played 89 Tests so far. Out of which India had won 15 Tests, West Indies 30 and other 44 were drawn.

6) Sachin Tendulkar has been on the winning side in 71 Test in 199 matches, the most by any Indian cricketer.

7) This was India’s 120th Test victory and 30th innings victory in Test Cricket.