India's 229-run opening stand between skipper Rohit Sharma and Jaiswal on Thursday marked the first time in Test history that India took the lead in the first innings without losing a wicket. West Indies managed to score 150 in their first innings.
India managed to restrict West Indies for a score of 150 runs on Day 1 of the first Test at Windsor Park. In reply to the WI's total, Rohit and Jaiswal went on to score a century each which allowed India to take a commanding position in the two-match Test series.
India's rising young talent, Yashasvi Jaiswal, has affirmed that his debut Test ton against West Indies is just the beginning and that he is looking forward to contributing more in the future.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah heaped praise on the young batter Yashasvi Jaiswal for his debut Test ton against West Indies on Thursday at Windsor Park.
Yashasvi Jaiswal's impressive unbeaten ton and Virat Kohli's sensible batting display continues to guide the Indian team towards a massive lead against West Indies in the first Test match at Windsor Park.
India youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal made a spectacular ton in Dominica on day two of the first Test match against the West Indies, and he joined an elite list by becoming the 17th player from India to score three figures on his Test debut.
Alick Athanaze and Jomel Warrican managed to shift momentum back into the favour of West Indies in a session which was once again largely dominated by the India openers in the first Test on Thursday at Windsor Park.