India and the WestIndies performed better on the second day of the Test match. The Indian team defeated the Caribbean West Indies bowlers throughout the day, with the batsmen scoring runs against them. Yashasvi Jaiswal led the charge for India. Captain Shubman Gill scored a brilliant century and scored 129 runs. His innings included 16 fours and 2 sixes.
In the last few overs of the day at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, the Indian bowlers showed fighting spirit with the bat, restricting the visiting West Indies to 140 for 4.
Day 2 live score: West Indies 140/4 for the loss of four wickets, 378 runs behind India.
IND vs WI live: Day 1 session India add 318
India and Caribbean West Indies maintained their hold in the first day’s match. When the day’s play ended, India scored 318 runs at the loss of 2 wickets on the basis of excellent batting. Yashasvi Jaiswal batted brilliantly and scored an unbeaten 175 runs, Jaiswal scored a memorable century of his career. On the other hand, Sai Sudharsan showed great composure and scored 84 runs. At the end of the day, Yashasvi Jaiswal stood at the crease with 173 runs and Shubman Gill remained unbeaten with him on 20 runs.
IND vs WI live: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill put on a superb performance to take India to 518 runs.
The match of the second day’s session started at Delhi stadium, Yashasvi Jaiswal was moving towards a double century, there was a slight moisture on the pitch, the first rays of the sun on the ground gave the bowlers a moment while bowling on the pitch, West Indies fast bowler Jayden Seales started bowling on the right line and length in the beginning. Both the batsmen gave a good start to India, India scored 24 runs in the first 10 overs. As soon as the game got old, Jaiswal hit four brilliant fours filled with patience and composure. One over the cover, one over the maiden and one between the points.
Shubman Gill started to open his hands, thrashing the Caribbean bowlers, constantly churning out runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill shared a crucial 100-run partnership. The West Indies captain was worried by their partnership.
The moment the Indian fans were waiting for was when Yashasvi Jaiswal hit a brilliant and crucial cover drive off Jayden Seales. However, Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed for 175. Shubman Gill and Ravindra Jadeja’s performances helped India close out the second day’s play. The Indian captain’s brilliant century helped the team post a massive total of 518/5.
At stumps on Day 2, West Indies were 140/4 in 43 overs with 4 wickets in hand, Sahi Ho (31) and David Imla (14) remained unbeaten. Facing India’s mammoth total of 518, West Indies needed to score 378. Indian bowlers did such a miracle that the hosts West Indies’ remaining batsmen J. Campbell, Chanderpaul and Athanase did not get a chance to perform well in batting. There was a lot of hustle and bustle on the ground, sunshine was shining, a little moisture was shining on the bowlers.
Shiraz was dismissed by Shahi Hope (31) off a full length delivery.
IND vs WI live: Kuldeep Yadav takes 5 wickets
Caribbean West Indies batsmen were seen struggling in front of Kuldeep Yadav. Kuldeep took revenge after 7 years, Indian bowlers put West Indies on the back foot. West Indies innings faltered at 248/9 on the third day, in this innings Kuldeep Yadav performed brilliantly and took 5 wickets. Kuldeep spent 82 runs in 26.5 overs, he registered 5 wickets for the fifth time in his test career. His first five-wicket haul was against West Indies in the year 2018, which was an incredible feat.
Kuldeep Yadav’s innings saw him dismiss Alli Athanaze (41) and Shai Hope (31). He then took the wickets of T. Imlach (Wk), J. Greaves or J. Seales.
India vs West Indies: Washington Sundar comes to bowl the over
Washington Sundar bowled a heavy attack in the final over of the day, but Athanase and Imchal batted well. The Caribbean players finished their innings at 114 in the third session, and India finished the innings on a high note by taking three wickets in the final over of the day.
Live score West Indies: (140/4) trail India by 378 runs. Shai Hope (31), Imlach (14).
India vs West Indies: Shai Hope is the "Hope" of West Indies
Shai Hope remains the West Indies’ only hope, brimming with confidence. He hasn’t scored a single century in his six-year Test career.
But Shai Hope looked in great touch today. He handled the loose ball brilliantly and played some confident shots.
IND vs WI live: Shai Hope continues his batting prowess
Shai Hope continued to put pressure on the bowlers. Hope hit two consecutive fours off Kuldeep Yadav. He looked to build a partnership for the team, as West Indies needed to enforce the follow-on.
Ind vs wi live: Alick Athanaze or Riston chase hastily
Riston Chase made a hasty delivery off Ravindra Jadeja and gave a simple catch. The West Indies captain had a disappointing performance in this match, as India dominated the batting.
Alick Athanaze was hit on the head while batting and was dismissed off the next ball. Athanaze (41) played a fighting innings for his team.
Ind vs Wi Match: Alick Athanaze and Chanderpaul both brought up a 50-run partnership.
West Indies coach Darren Saini will be pleased with this partnership. Alick Athanaze and Chanderpaul added 50 runs for the next wicket. They need to build a big partnership before the end of the game.
India’s bowling trio played the ball well. West Indies needed 23 overs to reach 50. Athanaze displayed his aggressive batting, taking four runs off Kuldeep Yadav with a perfectly timed shot.
India vs West Indies: Bumrah gets his chance to bowl
Jasprit Bumrah once again dismissed both West Indies batsmen for eight. Shai Hope, looking in good form against the Indian bowlers, scored runs off the back foot. The West Indies innings is now nearing a century mark.
IND vs WI live: Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja bowl maiden overs
Alick Athanaze and Chanderpaul are both defensive batsmen and patient middle order performers. India also have formidable bowlers in Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja.
Kuldeep Yadav bowled four maiden overs and Ravindra Jadeja five, putting the West Indies on the back foot.