IND vs WI highlights, 2nd Test Match Day 2: West Indies 140/4 at stumps, trail by 378 runs in Delhi

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175 - Yashasvi Jaiswal vs WI Delhi 2025
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Oh No! Yashasvi Jaiswal run out for 175

Jaiswal is run out after a big mix-up! He initially called for the run but changes his mind too late. A full ball driven firmly to mid-off sets him off, while Shubman Gill holds his ground.

Realising the miscommunication, Jaiswal turns back but falls short of the crease.

The throw reaches Tevin Imlach at the keeper’s end, who collects and breaks the stumps.

Jaiswal departs for 175 off 258 balls, with 22 fours (Chanderpaul/Tevin Imlach). India gift a wicket to West Indies at a crucial stage.

India 325/3 in 91.2 overs

Good, confident start for India on Day 2. Seven runs off Anderson Phillip in the first over of the day.

Captain Shubman Gill hit a four off the final delivery.

Facing a full delivery on middle-leg, Gill shuffled across and flicked it, managing a thick inside edge that trickled fine to the fine-leg boundary.

India 325/2 after 91 overs

The on-field umpires and West Indies players are out in the middle to start the proceedings of the second day of the second Test at Arun Jaitley stadium in Delhi on Saturday.

Yashasvi Jaiswal (173*) and Shubman Gill (20*) are also walking out to bat for India.

India 318/2 after 90 overs

"It looks like a 3rd/4th day pitch. Because of the wear and tear, it's a very dry surface, but I still think it will be good for batting. The spinners have a chance of using their conditions to their advantage, and that is something that I'd like to see the West Indian spinners do. Try to use the rough areas as their guide to pitch the ball into those areas, to bring those variabilities of bounce. The other end has more grass. Naturally, you would think that captains will operate their pace bowlers because the grass layer is more intense. The surface has a couple of bare spots and bowlers could probably get variability in terms of pace, and maybe bounce too. So, there's enough in that pitch to keep bowlers interested." - Daren Ganga

Sudharsan’s innings ended when a sharp delivery from Jomel Warrican struck his back leg in front of the stumps, reminiscent of his dismissal in Ahmedabad.

Reflecting on conditions, he said the pitch was staying low with some turn already visible.

“I feel it's staying a bit low and it will start to turn more from tomorrow. Even when you hit the ball, it's not flying off your bat. Hopefully off the rough it will start turning,” he said.

The young batter emphasised the lessons learned in pacing his innings and preparing for longer partnerships on challenging surfaces.

In a 193-run stand for the second wicket with opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sudharsan was able to bat freely and express himself better.

“It was a good contribution and very good partnership with (Yashasvi) Jaiswal. I was not thinking about getting runs, I was a bit more free and I expressed a bit better in this innings,” he said.

Observing Jaiswal’s attacking style, Sudharsan noted how it helped him make judicious shot selections.

“It's fascinating and so thrilling to watch him from the other end. He plays a lot of exciting shots. He's giving me more awareness of what kind of shots to be played,” he added.

India’s search for stability at the No. 3 spot continues, with Sai Sudharsan’s place still under scrutiny after Day One at Ferozeshah Kotla.

The Tamil Nadu batter’s strengths — backfoot play, power against spin, adaptability to pace and spin, and calm temperament — were on display, highlighting why selectors keep him in consideration.

Yet, his weaknesses were also evident: a tendency to play fuller deliveries off the back foot, vulnerability to balls angling in, and hesitation on front-foot shots to off-stump deliveries. Sudharsan’s challenge will be to convert potential into consistency to cement his role in India’s Test line-up.

Test cricket proved unforgiving for the West Indies as India’s top order dominated on a batting-friendly pitch at Ferozeshah Kotla.

The Windies, with the third-worst Test win-loss record since 2020, struggled despite brief disciplined spells.

Yashasvi Jaiswal starred with an unbeaten 173 off 253 balls, his seventh Test hundred before turning 24, joining Graeme Smith in this rare feat and moving past 3,000 international runs.

Sai Sudharsan supported well, scoring 87 in a 193-run second-wicket partnership — the fourth-highest for a left-handed Indian pair.

India ended Day One at 318/2 under Shubman Gill’s captaincy.

India No. 3 Sai Sudharsan admitted he was aiming for a big score after falling short of a maiden Test hundred during Day One of the second match against West Indies.

The 23-year-old struck a robust 87 off 165 balls, laced with 12 fours, his highest knock in the format so far.

“I am definitely grateful for whatever I've done today but there's always a monkey in our mind that wants more, wants that hundred and so I was looking forward to a lot more,” Sudharsan told the broadcaster.

After missing out in Ahmedabad, where India routed West Indies by an innings and 140 runs, he was keen to make a stronger statement at Arun Jaitley Stadium.

India’s star opener Yashasvi Jaiswal continued his sensational run of form by crossing the 3,000-run mark in international cricket across formats on Friday. The milestone came during Day 1 of the second and final Test against West Indies at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, where Jaiswal remained unbeaten on 173.

In just 50 international matches, the 23-year-old has scored 3,156 runs at an average of 47.81, including eight hundreds and 17 fifties, with a strike rate of 76.88 and a career-best 214. His unbeaten 173 marked his seventh Test century and his second instance of scoring 150+ on the opening day of a Test in India, after a 179 against England in Vizag in 2024 — a feat previously achieved only by Virat Kohli on the same venues.

Five of Jaiswal’s seven Test centuries have surpassed 150, a tally only bettered by Don Bradman before age 24. Since his debut, he has scored more centuries as an opener than any other Indian (7), with the next most by an opener globally being four by Ben Duckett.

Reifer was particularly impressed with 24-year-old Jayden Seales, who led the bowling attack in the absence of injured senior bowlers Alzarri Joseph and Shamarh Brooks.

“This is Jayden’s first trip to India and obviously he will learn a lot bowling against good batters,” Reifer said.

He acknowledged that while the wicket offered little turn on day one, the bowlers stuck to their lines and lengths, gaining invaluable experience.

The coach also noted that as the match progresses, the pitch is expected to assist spin more, giving West Indies a chance to extract more wicket-taking deliveries. Reifer emphasized that Day One, though tough, was a crucial learning curve for the team ahead of the remainder of the Test.

West Indies batting coach Floyd Reifer admitted that Day One of the second Test against India was challenging for his bowling unit, with the visitors conceding 318 for 2.

Riding on Yashasvi Jaiswal’s unbeaten 173 and Sai Sudharsan’s 87, India dominated proceedings on a batting-friendly wicket at Arun Jaitley Stadium.

“Yeah, indeed, difficult day. Obviously, you come to India and good batting wickets. Today was a tough day at the office for everyone. I thought that Jaiswal, he batted well,” Reifer said.

While the scoreboard reflected a one-sided day, he highlighted the opportunity for young bowlers to learn how to maintain discipline and patience over long spells in sub-continental conditions, a skill crucial for success in Tests.

KL Rahul, opening with Jaiswal, was the only batter left disappointed. After a fluent 38, he faced a sharply turning delivery from Warrican that beat his outside edge, ending his innings prematurely.

Despite the setback, Rahul had laid a solid foundation with the first-wicket stand of 58, allowing Jaiswal and Sudharsan to flourish.

Overall, India ended the day in control, with two young talents asserting themselves and leaving West Indies searching for answers as they aim to recover on Day Two.

Jaiswal’s innings was a study in pacing. His first fifty (82 balls) was cautious, the next fifty (63 balls) showcased controlled aggression, and the final stretch to 150 (79 balls) displayed dominance without taking undue risks.

His square cuts, back cuts, and elegant cover drives delighted the crowd, while a textbook cover-drive off Seales at the end of the day was a visual treat.

Sudharsan’s strokes, including regal cover drives and on-drives, complemented the innings, making the day a masterclass in top-order batting against an inconsistent attack.

After an initial disciplined first hour, the West Indies bowling attack faltered, delivering loose balls that Jaiswal and Sudharsan punished with 43 boundaries, including a six.

Pacers Jayden Seales and Anderson Phillips frequently bowled half-volleys and overpitched deliveries, all dispatched with authority. Among spinners, Jomel Warrican was the only bowler who created moments of threat, accounting for KL Rahul (38) and Sudharsan, while Khary Pierre and Roston Chase were easily handled.

The visitors’ inability to sustain pressure allowed India to dominate the session, with Jaiswal in complete control throughout the day.

Sai Sudharsan played a confident innings of 87, benefiting from Jaiswal’s dominance at the other end.

The young Tamil Nadu batter showed composure and technique, caressing the ball to the boundary without brute force.

The pair put together a 193-run second-wicket partnership, giving Sudharsan the platform to display his potential and justify the team management’s faith in him as a long-term number three.

Despite falling just 13 short of a maiden Test century, Sudharsan’s innings silenced critics questioning his readiness, while also tiring out the West Indies bowlers, who struggled to maintain discipline for the bulk of the day.

Yashasvi Jaiswal dazzled on the opening day of the second Test against West Indies, scoring an unbeaten 173 off 253 balls to take India to 318/2.

The left-handed opener drove with precision, cut with ferocity, and defended with doggedness, leaving the West Indies attack in tatters.

Jaiswal was accompanied by skipper Shubman Gill (20) at stumps, consolidating India’s commanding position.

Laced with 22 boundaries, his innings was flawless, combining aggression with patience. Every facet of Jaiswal’s game — timing, placement, and shot selection — highlighted why he is seen as one of India’s most promising young talents in Tests.