The first half of Day 3 of the India vs West Indies second Test at Delhi went according to expectations, with India wrapping up the West Indies innings shortly. They enforced the follow on, but in the second innings West Indies batted much better specially with John Campbell and Shai Hope out on the crease. The duo has stitched a 138-run partnership and stayed unbeaten at the end of the day to take the game deeper. They will have to stay out on the crease for longer to have any chance of keeping the game alive.
A rare phase of play in the India vs West Indies series where a West Indies cricketer has scored a half-century. A Test fifty after a very long time and he looks relieved. Hope was batting well in the last innings but in this innings, he was able to convert the start. He has a steep task at hand and will need to be on the crease for West Indies to make their resistance stronger.
First 100-run stand of the series for West Indies. A brilliant display of batting by Shai Hope and John Campbell. Both batters have steadied the ship for the West Indies, and they will look to end the day's play without losing any wickets.
A superb display of batting by both West Indies batters, Shai Hope and John Campbell. Both batters have attacked the Indian bowlers, which has put pressure on them. West Indies will want Shai Hope and John Campbell to continue till day end.
Fifty! A fearless half-century from John Campbell. This is the first fifty by a West Indies batter in this series. He reached the milestone by hitting a four against Kuldeep Yadav. Superb display of batting by the West Indies. They are playing fearless cricket and attacking the Indian bowlers.
With nothing to lose now, West Indies batters are displaying more aggressive and free cricket. John Campbell, in particular, has been on the charge, scoring four fours and one six already in his 55-ball stay. Shai Hope, on the other hand, will look to hold on end up, and take the innings as deep as possible.
The final session of Day 3 commences as Washington Sundar finishes his maiden wicket over. Ravindra Jadeja's search for a first wicket in the second innings continues as the all-rounder looks to make a sizeable contribution.
OUT! Washington Sundar gets the better of Alick Athanaze, who, on the stroke of tea, has been bowled with an exceptional delivery. Athanaze went forward to play at the ball, but the delivery spun sharply, going outside the edge of the bat, and crashed onto the off-stump. Alick Athanaze b Washington Sundar 7(17)
OUT! Finally, India have managed to get the first wicket in the second West Indies innings after 8-odd overs. Tagenarine Chanderpaul attempted the pull shot, but found himself cramped for room, and only hit the ball towards Shubman Gill at mid-on off Mohammed Siraj's bowling. Tagenarine Chanderpaul c Gill b Siraj 10(30)
So far, both John Campbell and Tagenarine Chanderpaul have looked solid in the middle and have showcased impeccable defence against spin and pace. The track, despite having purchase, is on the slower side. It will be important for Mohammed Siraj and Ravindra Jadeja to utilise the new hard ball better.
India National Cricket Team vs West Indies National Cricket Team Live Score Updates: The second and final Test of the ongoing two-match series between India National Cricket Team and West Indies National Cricket Team is currently in the grasp of Shubman Gill and Co after two days of action in IND vs WI 2nd Test 2025. You can check the India National Cricket Team vs West Indies National Cricket Team match scorecard, here. The IND vs WI 2nd Test 2025 is being played at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, where India find themselves in a commanding position after their batters yielded terrific results on Day 2, which saw bowlers join the party quite late. Shubman Gill Surpasses Rohit Sharma's Record of Most Test Centuries for India in WTC, Achieves Feat During IND vs WI 2nd Test 2025.
Yashasvi Jaiswal, unfortunately, got run out on 175, starting Day 2 on a sour note; however, Gill, Dhruv Jurel, and Nitish Kumar Reddy made amends for the lack of a double ton by the Indian opener, scoring quick-fire knocks. Gill entered the record book, scoring his 10th Test ton, which was his fifth in a single calendar year as India captain in the format, joining an elite list consisting of only Virat Kohli. Reddy and Jurel made 40s before India declared their first innings on 518 for 5, with Gill unbeaten on 129.
In reply, the West Indies started steadily, but a freak catch by Sai Sudharshan ended John Campbell's knock, after which Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Alick Athanaze. Chanderpaul and Athanaze added 66 runs for the second wicket before a jugglign effort from KL Rahul ended the former's innings. Ravindra Jadeja starred with the ball, claiming three wickets, while Kuldeep Yadav chipped in with one as West Indies went at stumps on Day 2 at 140 for 4, trailing India by 378 runs. Shubman Gill Becomes Fifth Player With Most Centuries in ICC World Test Championship History, Achieves Feat During IND vs WI 2nd Test 2025
India National Cricket Team vs West Indies National Cricket Team Squads:
India National Cricket Team: Shubman Gill (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja (vc), Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, N Jagadeesan (wk), Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav.
West Indies National Cricket Team: Roston Chase (c), Jomel Warrican, Kevlon Anderson, Alick Athanaze, John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Justin Greaves, Shai Hope, Tevin Imlach, Johann Layne, Brandon King, Anderson Phillip, Khary Pierre, Jayden Seales.













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