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The first day of the 1st Test match between India and West Indies in Dominica saw the West Indies team batting first after winning the toss. They scored 21 runs without losing any wickets in the first eight overs. Jaydev Unadkat and Mohammed Siraj bowled impressively, maintaining a good line and length. Later, Ravichandran Ashwin was brought into the attack.
The pitch proved to be a challenge for fast bowlers as it was slow and didn't offer much movement. Despite the conditions, West Indies openers Kraigg Brathwaite and Tagenarine Chanderpaul played well and held their ground, reaching a score of 14/0 after five overs.
Jaydev Unadkat started the match strongly, keeping the ball full and providing Chanderpaul with opportunities to score. Mohammed Siraj continued the bowling attack. West Indies reached a score of 8/0 after two overs.
The match began with Mohammed Siraj bowling the first over with a brand new Dukes ball. Kraigg Braithwaite and Tagenarine Chanderpaul opened the innings for West Indies. The last ball of the over resulted in a boundary. West Indies started with a score of 6/0.
The first Test match between India and West Indies marked the Test debut for Ishan Kishan and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Rohit Sharma, the captain of the Indian team, expressed his desire for the debutants to enjoy their first Test match and create good memories.
Alick Athanaze received his debut cap for the West Indies team. Kraigg Brathwaite, the captain, mentioned that they chose to bat first considering the dry surface with a bit of moisture. He emphasized the importance of consistency and positivity in their performance. Kirk McKenzie and Shannon Gabriel were left out of the playing XI.
Both teams had three debutants in the match. The Indian team included Rohit Sharma (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravindra Jadeja, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Jaydev Unadkat, and Mohammed Siraj. The West Indies team consisted of Kraigg Brathwaite (captain), Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Raymon Reifer, Jermaine Blackwood, Alick Athanaze, Joshua Da Silva (wicketkeeper), Jason Holder, Rahkeem Cornwall, Alzarri Joseph, Kemar Roach, and Jomel Warrican.
West Indies won the toss and elected to bat first. India handed Test debuts to Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ishan Kishan. The match is expected to be played with a combination of three seamers and two spinners.
Ravichandran Ashwin is likely to partner with Ravindra Jadeja after missing the World Test Championship final. Another option for the second spinner's position is Axar Patel.
Ishan Kishan is expected to make his Test debut as a wicketkeeper-batsman, challenging KS Bharat for the role. Virat Kohli is returning to Dominica after 12 years, having played his last Test match at Windsor Park in 2011.
India captain Rohit Sharma hinted at a 3-2 bowling combination, favoring two spinners and three seamers based on the conditions and previous matches played on the pitch.
The match is anticipated to be an exciting contest with the inclusion of debutants and experienced players from both teams.
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