XtraTime Web Desk: Indian bowlers completely dominated over West Indies batsmen in the second innings of the first Test in Antigua on Sunday. Indian cricket team’s vice captain Ajinkya Rahane scored magnificent hundred and beside him Hanuma Vihari hit 93 runs as India set a target of 419 runs to win against the hosts. While batting in the second innings the host failed to sustain the pressure of the Indian pacers and kept losing wickets in regular intervals.
An outstanding performance by Indian bowlers helped India to win by 318 runs as they bowled out the host for just 100 runs. India’s ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah what’s the the most successful bowler as he took 5 wickets by giving just 7 runs.
India skipper Virat Kohli looked really happy with the performances of his bowlers. He then talked about the performance of Bumrah and also explained why he wasn’t featured in the T20Is & ODIs for the tour of West Indies.
‘Bumrah’s workload is most important which is why he didn’t play any white-ball games after the World Cup. He’ll be a key factor for us as long as the World Test Championship continues,’ Virat said in the post-match presentation ceremony.
Virat also talked about the other pacers in the Indian line-up who have contributed immensely in India’s run to the top of the Test rankings.
‘Shami is the same and Ishant is a banker, reliable always. Umesh is there too and Navdeep is waiting in the wings. We are settled as our bowling options, but managing workloads will be important.’
India will play the second Test at Sabina Park which is set to start from August 30.