Why India declared at the start of Day 3 vs West Indies: conditions call that ended the Test by tea

India declared at 448/5 overnight with a 286-run lead to exploit morning movement, compress the Test, and ride Jadeja–Siraj to an innings win by Day 3.

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The Cricket Standard Desk

October 4, 2025

India team at Ahmedabad after an overnight declaration, plotting a morning new‑ball assault that set up an innings win against West Indies.