A Dominant Show in New Delhi
India dominate Day 2 of the Test against West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, posting a commanding 518 for 5 before declaring, led by superb centuries from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill.
Jaiswal Shines With 175
Yashasvi Jaiswal continued his golden run in Test cricket. The young opener played confidently from the start, mixing aggression with calm control. He looked all set for a double hundred before getting run out for 175, a knock filled with elegant drives and fearless shot selection.
Even though he missed out on a double ton, his innings gave India the perfect start and set the tone for the rest of the match.
Gill’s Captain’s Knock
Stand-in captain Shubman Gill once again showed his growing maturity in Test cricket. He stayed unbeaten on 129 and smartly guided India’s innings before making a timely declaration. His 200-plus stand with Jaiswal laid the platform, while contributions from the middle order helped India cruise past 500 with ease.
Jadeja Spins a Web Around West Indies
When India came out to bowl, the spinners took charge right away. Ravindra Jadeja was the standout performer, taking 3 for 37, including the key wickets of Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Roston Chase. He found turn and control from the surface, tightening the screws on West Indies as they slipped to 140 for 4 by stumps.
India’s Strong Position
By stumps, India had a commanding lead of 378 runs, putting the West Indies under serious pressure. Unless the visitors pull off something special, India looks set to seal the series 2–0.
What’s Next
The focus now shifts to how long the West Indies can resist India’s spin attack on Day 3. For India, it’s all about keeping the pressure up and wrapping up the game efficiently.
