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Twitter reacts to Ashwin's magical spell and Ian Gould's 'Bucknor'-ness as India end day 1 on top

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Ravichandran Ashwin led the way for India with a brilliant five-wicket haul as West Indies were bowled out for 196. KL Rahul then put his team on the driving seat with an impeccable knock of 75. The Twitter went gaga over Ashwin and India's dominance, and here are some of the best tweets.

The banter began with the toss!

After Ishant's impressive first over!

Now we know why Ishant didn't let his hair loose.

Too much Delhiness!

Aswhin destroying WI - yet again!

After Ian Gould refuses to give yet another (4th refusal!) clear wicket.

Only record WI had today!

WI getting trolled!

Next for Ashwin..

You know he is special when Sir Viv praises you!

How the series has panned out so far!

Click here to read our match report of the first day of the second Test.

Also read our editorial on Ravichandran Ashwin, the genuine all-rounder who India had kept under the wraps.

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