As India recorded a huge victory over hosts West Indies in the first Test at Antigua, we bring you some interesting statistics and records that were set during the match
Virat Kohli, Ravichandran Ashwin, Wriddhiman Saha, India, West Indies
As India recorded a huge victory over hosts West Indies in the first Test at Antigua, we bring you some interesting statistics and records that were set during the match.
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>> Virat Kohli became the first Indian captain to score a double century overseas when he scored 200. It was also his highest Test score.
Virat Kohli celebrates his double ton. Pic/ PTI
>> Their victory of an innings and 92 runs is India's biggest Test win outside Asia. Their previous best was an innings and 90 runs against Zimbabwe in 2005-06. It was also the biggest loss for West Indies at home.
Team India celebrate their victory. Pic/ AFP
>> R Ashwin became the only Indian cricketer to score a century as well as take a five-for in the same match twice.
R Ashwin after his century. Pic/ AFP
>> His innings bowling performance of 7/83 is the best by an Indian bowler in the West Indies.
R Ashwin in action. Pic/ AFP
>> The last time West Indies were asked to follow- on during a home Test was in 2006 - also against India.
>> Wriddhiman Saha became the first Indian wicket-keeper to take 5 or more dismissals in a Test innings against West Indies.
Wriddhiman Saha. Pic/ AFP
>> Mohammad Shami equalled Venkatesh Prasad's record for a fast bowler to reach 50 wickets. He did so in 13 matches.
Mohammad Shami in action. Pic/ AFP
>> This is the 22nd innings where West Indies openers have failed to reach a 50 run partnership. The last time they did so was against South Africa in 2014.
India celebrates while West Indies cricketer Kraigg Brathwaite. Pic/ AFP
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