KL Rahul struck a half-century as he and Dhruv Jurel guided India to a 2-0 series victory on the fifth morning in Delhi. Despite having only 58 runs to defend, the West Indies showed determination, with Roston Chase dismissing Sai Sudharsan who edged one to Shai Hope at first slip. Rahul initially focused on solid defense before confidently stepping out to counter the spin from both ends. Shubman Gill also attacked Chase to speed up the chase but ended up miscuing a big shot to his counterpart. India nevertheless wrapped up the win within the first hour of play.
India vs West Indies 2nd test match Day 1
On Day 1 of the Delhi Test, West Indies faced a tough day on the field as Yashasvi Jaiswal dominated with an unbeaten 173. Partnering him at No. 3, Sai Sudharsan capitalized on the favorable conditions, forming a strong 193-run partnership for the second wicket. Despite some sharp bowling spells from Jomel Warrican, who took two wickets with balls that turned sharply, the West Indies attack lacked sustained intensity, allowing India to build a commanding position.
Shubman Gill won the toss and chose to bat first on a pitch offering pristine conditions. Indian openers KL Rahul and Jaiswal started cautiously, playing out a wicketless first hour with 60 dot balls. The bowlers, led by Anderson Phillip and Justin Greaves, initially had some movement and created opportunities but were unable to break through early. Once past the initial phase, Jaiswal and Rahul increased the scoring rate with aggressive strokes, including an 81-meter six from Rahul. However, Rahul eventually fell to Warrican’s sharp spin, stepping out and being comfortably stumped. Sudharsan joined Jaiswal under some pressure and quickly settled in, helping India reach lunch at 94 for 1.
The second session saw Jaiswal and Sudharsan continue their dominance as the West Indies struggled to contain them. Jaiswal brought up his seventh Test century before tea, equaling a record second only to Sachin Tendulkar for centuries scored before the age of 24. Sudharsan survived a dropped catch but fell just short of his maiden Test hundred, also falling to Warrican. Despite breaking the big partnership, West Indies couldn’t shift momentum as Shubman Gill came in to support Jaiswal to take India to stumps at 318 for 2. Jaiswal’s innings was highlighted by an exquisite cover drive late in the day, and India looked firmly in control heading into the next day.
India vs West Indies 2nd test match Day 2
Shubman Gill had a brilliant day in Delhi on Day 2, scoring his 10th Test century and remaining unbeaten on 129, his highest Test score in India. India continued their dominance, piling on runs and declaring their innings at 518 for 5 with an hour left in the session. Despite losing a couple of wickets, Gill ensured the scoring rate remained high, showcasing his attacking intent and supreme skill. Yashasvi Jaiswal missed out on a double century after a mix-up led to his run-out, but his contribution along with Nitish Reddy and Dhruv Jurel helped India build a massive total. Gill’s century made him only the second Indian captain after Virat Kohli to score five Test hundreds in a calendar year, and he surpassed records held by legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Rohit Sharma in the process.
The West Indies showed more resistance in their batting than in their previous match, but they were still four wickets down by the end of the day and trailing by 378 runs. Early on, John Campbell and Tagnarine Chanderpaul faced the Indian bowling attack steadily, but Campbell suffered an unfortunate dismissal when a hard sweep off Ravindra Jadeja was caught by Sai Sudharsan, who was hit on the helmet by the ball. Alick Athanaze showed promise but was dismissed after being struck on the helmet by a bouncer and then getting caught at mid-wicket. The spin of Jadeja proved effective, taking multiple wickets including that of Roston Chase, who gave a simple catch. The West Indies fought hard but were under pressure going into the next day’s play.
Gill’s calm and confident leadership with the bat was a highlight of the day, with his fluent strokeplay and tactical acumen helping India assert control. He mixed aggressive shots like cover drives and flicks with solid defense, reflecting his growth as a batsman and captain. His century was lauded for its timing and grace, earning praise from former players. With the team in a strong position at stumps, India’s bowlers had plenty of time to try and break through the West Indies’ lineup and push for a commanding victory in the match.
India vs West Indies 2nd test match Day 3
On Day 3 in Delhi, West Indies mounted a resilient fight back after India enforced the follow-on, with John Campbell and Shai Hope leading from the front in the final session. Kuldeep Yadav was instrumental in dismissing key batsmen, claiming his fifth Test five-wicket haul to help India bowl out West Indies for 248 in more favorable batting conditions. Despite the early setbacks of Jaiswal and Nitish Reddy, India’s bowlers, led by Kuldeep’s incisive spin, managed to make crucial inroads, but the visitors managed to sustain their resistance, and for the first time in six Tests against India across three bilateral tours, West Indies took the game into the fourth day.
The second morning saw Shubman Gill giving Kuldeep Yadav an opportunity from a different end, where the wrist spinner exploited the rough around the batter to make things happen. Kuldeep’s variety and clever use of flight and turn dismantled the West Indies’ grit as he dismissed Hope, Imlach, and Greaves in a spell that broke their momentum. Meanwhile, Mohammed Siraj’s quick delivery removed Warrican, and West Indies, led by Khary Pierre and Anderson Phillip, stubbornly resisted with a 42-run partnership before Kuldeep returned to dismiss Seales with a clever googly, ending their resistance. The day’s final session then saw John Campbell and Shai Hope fighting to keep West Indies in the game, with Campbell reaching his highest test score of 87 and Hope coming close with a calm fifty, helping West Indies reduce their deficit to just 97 runs at stumps.
Throughout the final session, West Indies batters shot their shots aggressively but faced tight LBW decisions, with Campbell and Hope attacking the Indian bowlers, especially against Sundar and Bumrah. Campbell’s aggressive slog-sweep for a six and Hope’s counterattacks kept the hopes alive for West Indies. However, their resistance was hampered by close umpiring calls and tactical bowling changes from India, with Gill’s sharp fielding and strategic use of Kuldeep and Bumrah pivotal in maintaining pressure. By the end of the day, the visitors had improved their position but remained in deep trouble, trailing by only 97 runs, with their fightback establishing a thrilling contest heading into the next day.
India vs West Indies 2nd test match Day 4
West Indies showed significant improvement in their batting during the final session on Day 4 in Delhi, with John Campbell and Shai Hope both scoring centuries to challenge India’s dominance. India faced a tough fight as the lower-order batsmen, including Justin Greaves who scored a fifty, along with Jayden Seales, formed a resilient last-wicket partnership that pushed West Indies’ second innings total to 390. Kuldeep Yadav followed his first-innings five-wicket haul with three more wickets in the second innings, while Jasprit Bumrah also picked up three wickets, helping India bowl out West Indies and set a modest target of 121 for the victory. India ended the day at 63/1 in their chase.
On the fourth morning, the Indian bowlers struggled to break the strong partnership between Campbell and Hope on a flat pitch that offered little assistance. Campbell narrowly escaped an LBW call, and both batsmen carefully negotiated the new ball, with Campbell showing his batting prowess by hitting a big six to bring up his maiden Test hundred. However, Campbell was eventually trapped LBW by Ravindra Jadeja soon after drinks. Hope continued to battle well, reaching his first century in 58 innings before being dismissed by Mohammed Siraj with a ball that kept low. The Indians pushed hard with their bowlers, including effective spells from Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav, who trapped several batsmen LBW, gradually taking control of the match.
Despite the collapse, West Indies’ last-wicket pair of Jayden Seales and Justin Greaves took the attack to India with a stubborn 79-run stand that frustrated the Indian bowlers and extended the innings. Greaves brought up his second Test half-century while Seales supported well before eventually being caught by Washington Sundar, ending West Indies’ resistance. During the Indian chase, Yashasvi Jaiswal began aggressively but was soon dismissed, and KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan steadied the innings to take India to the end of the day with a 54-run partnership. India needed just 58 runs to win the match and seal a 2-0 series sweep the following day.
India vs West Indies 2nd test match Day 5
KL Rahul played a crucial innings, scoring a fifty as he and Dhruv Jurel led India to a 2-0 series victory on the fifth morning in Delhi. Despite having only 58 runs to defend, the West Indies fought hard with Roston Chase dismissing Sai Sudharsan early. Rahul started solidly with dependable defense and then used his footwork effectively against the spinners. Shubman Gill accelerated the chase by attacking Chase but eventually fell trying a big shot. India still wrapped up the win early in the first hour.
This Test extended to a full five days mainly due to West Indies’ improved batting performance compared to their previous match in Ahmedabad, where they were dismissed rapidly in both innings. In Delhi, after being forced to follow on, West Indies showed commendable resistance by batting for over 118 overs in their second innings, compiling a respectable 390 runs. Their effort, including a spirited final-wicket stand, challenged India significantly but ultimately fell short against the hosts’ relentless bowling attack.
In India’s modest chase of 121 runs, Yashasvi Jaiswal started aggressively but got out early. KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan then steadied the innings with a careful partnership, guiding India confidently to victory despite a brief resistance from the West Indies bowlers who took a few wickets. India’s steady approach ensured a strong finish and a clean sweep of the series 2-0.
Brief Scores: India 518/5 decl. (Yashasvi Jaiswal 175, Shubman Gill 129*, Sai Sudharsan 87; Jomel Warrican 3-98) & 124/3 (KL Rahul 58*) beat West Indies 248 (Alick Athinaze 41, Shai Hope 36, Tagnarine Chanderpaul 34 ) & 390 (f/o) (John Campbell 113, Shai Hope 103, Justin Greaves 50; Jasprit Bumrah 3-44, Kuldeep Yadav 3-104) by 7 wickets