IND vs WI Highlights, 2nd Test Match Day 4: India need 58 more runs to clinch the series 2-0
THE TIMES OF INDIA | Oct 13, 2025, 17:25:01 IST
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IND vs WI Highlights, 2nd Test Match Day 4: India need 58 more runs to clinch the series 2-0

IND vs WI Live Score, 2nd Test Match Day 4: India needed just 121 runs to win the second Test and sweep the series 2-0 after bowling out the spirited West Indies for 390 on Monday.
Justin Greaves, unbeaten on 50, and Jayden Seales (32) put on 79 runs for the final wicket to frustrate the Indian attack on day four at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium.

John Campbell (115) and Shai Hope (103) had steered West Indies into the lead after the tourists resumed on 173-2 while following on.

The left-right batting pair of Campbell and Hope put on 177 runs for the third wicket.

Opener Campbell reached his first Test ton with a six off Ravindra Jadeja before the left-arm spinner trapped him lbw in the morning session.

Hope kept up the charge after lunch and reached his first Test hundred in eight years with a boundary off pace bowler Mohammed Siraj.

Siraj had his revenge soon after when the batter dragged his delivery onto his stumps.

Kuldeep Yadav, who took 5-82 in the West Indies' first innings, then took over to send back wicketkeeper Tevin Imlach, trapped lbw for two.

The left-arm wrist spinner then struck twice in three balls including skipper Roston Chase for 40.

But Greaves and the left-handed number 10 Seales defied the Indian attack for 133 deliveries with straight-bat shots before Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Seales.

India enforced the follow-on after they bowled out the West Indies for 248, a deficit of 270 from the hosts' first-innings 518-5 declared.

The hosts won the first Test, in Ahmedabad, by an innings.
09:10 (IST) Oct 13
India may have underestimated the slow nature of the Feroz Shah Kotla pitch despite Ravindra Jadeja’s warning after Day Two, when he noted that taking wickets would be “hard work” and require “more shoulder.”

With victory seemingly inevitable, the concern seems academic, yet if West Indies can bat longer on Day Four, captain Shubman Gill and coach Gautam Gambhir might reconsider the decision to enforce the follow-on—a first with a lead under 300 since June 2015.

The Kotla surface, slow and unyielding, has likely added to bowler fatigue, and while it is expected to deteriorate eventually, the timing of its further crumble remains uncertain.
09:06 (IST) Oct 13
The Feroz Shah Kotla pitch continues to prove its unique, soporific nature in Test cricket.

Regardless of preparation or soil type, an underprepared square with minimal cracks produces a low and slow surface that blunts both pace and spin, influencing play for three or more days.

India, seemingly eager to finish the match quickly, underestimated the track’s tepid character, enforcing the follow-on without resting their bowlers after 81.5 overs in the West Indies’ first innings, including 38.5 on the third morning.

The pitch now presents a tale of two halves: from the North End, bowlers face a barren, worn patch promising wickets, making it ideal for attacking spinners like Kuldeep Yadav, who exploited it brilliantly with 5/82 in Sunday’s play.
08:50 (IST) Oct 13
India vs West Indies Live Score: Jurel emerges as a positive for India
In the absence of Rishabh Pant, Dhruv Jurel has emerged as a standout performer behind the stumps and with the bat.

Scoring a century and 44 in the series, Jurel has impressed the coaching staff with his application and team-first mentality.

“We always knew that he's a quality player. In terms of the culture, how we want guys to play, we've been very impressed,” Ten Doeschate said.

Alongside Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy’s batting contributions and Shubman Gill’s captaincy development have added further positives for India in this challenging series against the West Indies.
08:49 (IST) Oct 13
IND vs WI Live Score: Jadeja and Sundar share new ball duties
The assistant coach explained the rationale behind using Jadeja and Sundar with the new ball in the second innings, instead of Kuldeep.

“The thinking there was the hardness of the ball. We felt one of the finger spinners going with the new ball maybe it would just grip a little bit more,” Ten Doeschate said.

The strategy aimed to extract extra bite from the pitch while balancing the mystery factor offered by Kuldeep. The decision highlighted how the team adapts its bowling tactics depending on pitch conditions, batter form, and session-specific requirements.
08:34 (IST) Oct 13
IND vs WI Live Score, 2nd Test Day 4: Kuldeep still a threat despite wicketless spell
While Kuldeep Yadav went wicketless in the second innings, Ten Doeschate stressed his importance as a “mystery spinner.”

The Dutchman noted that minor margins, close umpiring calls, and the unpredictability of Kuldeep’s variations make him more dangerous than conventional finger spinners.

“Kuldeep put the ball in the right area and spun it both ways. You can see how small the margins are,” he said. Even without breakthroughs, Kuldeep’s subtle variations continue to challenge batters, and Ten Doeschate believes the spinner’s skill will remain pivotal as the match progresses.
08:33 (IST) Oct 13
India vs West Indies Live Score: Tactical adjustments for the slow pitch
Ten Doeschate explained that spinners would have to use their shoulder and changes in pace to unsettle batters on the slow surface.

“Like I said, you have to really fire the ball in. Of course, when you fire the ball in, it’s got less chance of spinning,” he said.

Bowling slightly slower deliveries allows more turn, giving the batter extra time but also increasing the chance of mistakes.

Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja were tasked with such adjustments to create wicket-taking opportunities, highlighting the tactical complexity of bowling on a slow, low-lying wicket.
08:23 (IST) Oct 13
IND vs WI Live Score: Spinners face tough day on slow track
Indian assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate admitted that the third day’s play against West Indies highlighted just how challenging the Kotla track had become for spinners.

With West Indies batters John Campbell and Shai Hope comfortably reaching half-centuries, Ten Doeschate acknowledged the pitch had slowed further than expected, making it difficult to extract pace or bounce.

“It just seems to have slowed down even more. It's quite challenging to get any pace up,” he said, emphasizing that spinners would need to adapt their approach to extract turn and keep the opposition under pressure on the fourth day.
07:57 (IST) Oct 13
IND vs WI Live Score, 2nd Test Day 4: Campbell and Hope lead the charge
Pierre lauded the efforts of his teammates, particularly Campbell and Hope, for their counter-attacking innings.

Campbell, who was unlucky in the first innings, has made amends in the second, now just 13 runs shy of a century.

“The runs are no surprise as he has been working hard. He applied himself today and you can see the rewards,” Pierre said.

He also stressed the importance of building big scores once a start is made, highlighting that the team’s objective is to provide stability and a platform for a strong finish in the Test.
07:56 (IST) Oct 13
India vs West Indies Live Score: Batting long could change the game
Pierre emphasised the importance of extending their innings into the latter sessions of the Test.

“Once we continue to bat, going on to the last session on the fourth day or into the fifth day, I think it’s going to deteriorate a lot, stay low, and spin a little more,” he said.

The left-arm spinner believes that if West Indies can bat properly and secure a lead, the match remains competitive. “Once we get a lead, we all know on the fourth, fifth day, the balls probably get to spin and make a game of it,” he added.
07:31 (IST) Oct 13
IND vs WI Live Score: 'Track still batting-friendly'
The Feroz Shah Kotla pitch has remained largely batting-friendly over the first three days of the second Test, and West Indies off-spinner Khary Pierre hopes it stays that way long enough for his team to challenge India.

With West Indies at 173/2, unbeaten 87 from John Campbell and 66 from Shai Hope, the visitors still need 97 runs to avoid an innings defeat.

Pierre noted the wicket offers some spin on odd deliveries but expects it to deteriorate gradually as the match progresses, giving his batters a chance to take the game into the fifth day.
07:31 (IST) Oct 13
IND vs WI Live Score, 2nd Test Day 4: Kuldeep Yadav's record feat
Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav made history on Day 3 of the second Test against West Indies at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium, claiming a brilliant five-wicket haul (5-82) as India bowled out the visitors for 248 in 81.5 overs.

Yadav became the fastest left-arm wrist spinner to achieve five five-wicket hauls in Test cricket, reaching the milestone in just 15 matches and equalling Johnny Wardle’s record, who took 28 Tests.

With nine wickets in the ongoing series, Yadav averages 20.33.

His 15-Test career boasts 65 wickets at 21.09 with an economy rate of 3.55.
07:05 (IST) Oct 13
India vs West Indies Live Score: Lessons and hope ahead
West Indies’ second-innings resistance, led by Campbell and Hope, provides some optimism for head coach Darren Sammy.

The innings proved that some players can play with purpose and intent, rather than simply occupying the crease.

While Team India remains firmly in command, the display of patience and counter-attacking skills from the pair hints at potential improvements. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of mental toughness and application, showing that even in a series dominated by India, the Windies can still create moments of competitiveness and resilience.
06:42 (IST) Oct 13
IND vs WI Live Score: Collapse and recovery
Earlier in the day, West Indies’ top and middle order had struggled. Kuldeep removed Hope and Imlach, while Justin Greaves (17) and Jomel Warrican fell to Siraj.

In a span of seven overs, four wickets fell for just a few runs, reducing the visitors to 175/8. The collapse seemed likely to end the innings quickly, but the tail-enders Kharry Pierre (23) and Anderson Phillip (24) added 46 crucial runs, stabilising the innings slightly.

While this wasn’t enough to avoid the follow-on, it demonstrated the fighting spirit that could provide lessons for future matches.
06:41 (IST) Oct 13
IND vs WI Live Score, 2nd Test Day 4: Fatigue and strategy for India
After bowling 81.5 overs, fatigue began showing in the Indian bowling attack. Spinners Jadeja and Kuldeep, needing to use their shoulders more to generate pace, found Campbell and Hope comfortably playing off the back foot.

Despite first-innings heroics, Kuldeep had to adjust his lengths, and the field placements reflected a defensive mindset.

Yet, the two batters capitalised, demonstrating intent and patience, keeping the scoreboard ticking. Their composed batting underlines the importance of strategy and application, hinting that a more prolonged fight could make India work harder for a victory.
06:40 (IST) Oct 13
India vs West Indies Live Score: Offensive approach shifts momentum
West Indies were 35-2 by tea, but Campbell altered his approach by attacking both Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep. With the pitch offering little assistance to bowlers, Campbell’s aerial strategy allowed Hope to gain confidence, hitting eight fours and two sixes.

The Indian skipper, Shubman Gill, responded with an “in-out” field, but the pair rotated strike effectively.

Campbell smashed nine boundaries and two sixes himself, showcasing the ability to play spinners off the back foot, frustrate the hosts, and extract runs even under pressure, keeping the West Indies in contention despite the follow-on.
06:39 (IST) Oct 13
IND vs WI Live Score: Kuldeep strikes early
Left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav had set the tone for India in the morning session with a five-wicket haul, his fifth in Test cricket, after West Indies were bowled out for 248 in the first innings, giving India a 270 runs lead.

Kuldeep’s early breakthroughs removed Shai Hope (36) and Tevin Imlach (21), putting the visitors under immediate pressure.

Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah later cleaned up the tail before Kuldeep completed his five-for, reinforcing his reputation as a match-winner and a bowler capable of producing magic even on flat pitches.
06:37 (IST) Oct 13
IND vs WI Live Score, 2nd Test Day 4: Campbell’s counter-attack
John Campbell saved his best for last with a counter-punching unbeaten 87 as West Indies showed rare resilience on day three of the second Test against India.

Riding on a 138-run unbroken stand with Shai Hope (66), the visitors reached 173/2 at stumps.

These were the only half-centuries for the Windies in this short series so far.

While India remains on course for victory, the duo’s performance showcased grit and intent, keeping the West Indies competitive. They still need 97 runs to make India bat again and avoid an innings defeat, but the innings has renewed confidence for their upcoming tour of New Zealand.
IND vs WI Live Score, 2nd Test Match Day 4: India will need 121 runs to complete a 2-0 series sweep after bowling out the West Indies for 390 in 118.5 overs of their second innings on day four of the second and final Test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

West Indies, who were asked to follow on after being bowled out for 248 and gave India a huge 270-run lead, mounted a spirited fightback led by centuries from John Campbell (115) and Shai Hope (103), along with an unbeaten fifty from Justin Greaves.

Campbell, who hit his first Test century, and Hope, who got a hundred in the format for the first time since 2017, shared a critical third-wicket stand of 177, where application, grit and finesse were the standout qualities.

India’s bowlers toiled through the morning with little success until Ravindra Jadeja broke through by trapping Campbell lbw while trying to play a reverse sweep. Hope found support in Roston Chase, and the pair continued to frustrate the hosts until the second new ball shifted the tide in India’s favour.

Mohammed Siraj having Hope chop on to his stumps triggered a collapse for the visitors’, as they went from 271/3 to 311/9. Kuldeep Yadav was the chief wrecker by removing Chase and Khary Pierre in the same over and finishing with 3-104. Jasprit Bumrah chipped in with two scalps on a pitch offering minimal help for seamers and eventually ended with 3-44.

Just when India seemed poised to wrap up the innings, Greaves and Jayden Seales stitched together a defiant tenth-wicket stand worth 79 runs across 22 overs. While Greaves remained unbeaten on fifty, including hitting three boundaries, Seales contributed a valuable 32, as they stretched the lead to 120 and push the match towards day five.

In the final session, Greaves and Seales continued to frustrate India, who commenced with just one slip in place and spread out fields. Seales had two lives when KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel dropped tough chances, even as Greaves reached his fifty. India’s decision to bring back Bumrah paid off when Seales flicked straight to deep square leg to end a stubborn last-wicket stand and West Indies’ spirited innings.

Having been bowled out inside three days in Ahmedabad, West Indies showed character, fight and application in New Delhi to avoid a second successive innings defeat. But India, despite spending exactly 200 overs on the field for three successive days, remain favourites to win, considering a modest target and ample time to chase it down.