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India clinch Series 2-0 with a Dominant Win in Delhi

India defeated West Indies by 7 wickets in the 2nd Test at Delhi. Jaiswal (175) and Gill (129*) powered India’s 518/5d before Kuldeep Yadav’s 8 wickets (5/82 & 3/104) led the hosts to enforce the follow-on. Despite Hope’s 103 and Campbell’s 115, India chased 121 with Rahul unbeaten on 58, sealing a 2-0 series sweep.

India beat West Indies by seven wickets in Delhi Test.
Image: India beat West Indies by seven wickets in Delhi Test / © ESPNcricinfo

After the 4 days of battle at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, the Indian team finally managed to clinch the Test Match by 7 wickets on Day 5. West Indies put up a spirited fight in their second innings after being forced to follow on. India, led by Shubman Gill, had posted 518 for 5 declared in their first innings, while West Indies were bowled out for 248, leading to the follow-on on Day 3. West Indies battled hard, but India remained in control, ending the test match to secure a 2-0 series sweep.

Day 4: Morning Session: Campbell and Hope Frustrate India

The day began with India’s bowlers, led by spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav, aiming to break the third-wicket partnership. Campbell and Hope, however, were unfazed, mixing solid defense with occasional attacking shots. In the 50th over, Campbell flicked Jadeja for a single, moving into the 90s with confidence. Hope, patient and composed, handled Kuldeep’s wrist-spin variations with ease, ensuring West Indies kept the scoreboard ticking.

A tense moment came in the 55th over when India reviewed a caught-behind appeal against Campbell off Kuldeep. Umpire Richard Illingworth’s not-out call was upheld by DRS, showing no edge, boosting Campbell’s resolve. In the 56th over, he reached his century off 174 balls, including 9 fours and 3 sixes. His powerful pulls and drives lit up the sparse crowd, marking a resilient knock on a flat pitch.

By the 60th over, West Indies crossed 200 runs in 60.4 overs at a steady run rate of 3.3, with just 5 extras. The Campbell-Hope partnership grew to 150 runs off 236 balls, frustrating India’s bowlers. At drinks, after 63 overs, West Indies were 208 for 2, with Campbell on 111 and Hope on 75. India’s spinners toiled, but the pitch offered little assistance. Post-drinks, another close call came in the 64th over. Campbell was given out lbw to Jadeja, but DRS overturned the decision, showing the ball missing the stumps.

Gill rotated his bowlers, bringing in Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah, but Campbell and Hope handled the pace comfortably. However, the breakthrough came later in the same over when Campbell, attempting a sweep off Jadeja, was trapped lbw for 115 off 199 balls (10 fours, 3 sixes). The review confirmed the decision, ending his superb innings. West Indies were 212 for 3, with Hope on 81.

Roston Chase, the West Indies captain, joined Hope, and the duo played cautiously, rotating the strike. Hope moved into the 90s with elegant boundaries off Washington Sundar. By the 77th over, West Indies reached 250 for 3 in 77.1 overs, still with only 5 extras. Lunch was called at 252 for 3 after 78 overs, with Hope unbeaten on 92 and Chase on 23. The session saw West Indies add 79 runs for one wicket, firmly in control.

Day 4: Post-Lunch: India Fight Back with New Ball

India took the new ball at 80.1 overs, hoping for movement. Bumrah and Siraj bowled tight lines, but the pitch remained flat. Hope and Chase built a 50-run fourth-wicket stand in 101 balls (Hope 22, Chase 28, 1 extra), pushing West Indies closer to wiping out the deficit. In the 82nd over, Hope reached his century off 204 balls (12 fours, 2 sixes), a classy knock of elegant drives and solid defense. He celebrated quietly, aware of the task ahead.

However, in the 84th over, Siraj struck, bowling Hope for 103 off 214 balls with a full delivery that nipped back. West Indies slipped to 271 for 4. Tevin Imlach joined Chase but faced a tough moment in the 86th over when India reviewed an lbw appeal off Kuldeep. DRS showed the umpire’s call on impact, letting Imlach survive. His luck ran out in the 90th over, though, when Kuldeep trapped him lbw for 12 off 33 balls with a sharp-turning delivery. West Indies were 293 for 5 at drinks, with Chase on 39.

Chase fell soon after, edging Kuldeep to substitute fielder Devdutt Padikkal at slip for 40 off 72 balls in the 92nd over, making it 298 for 6. Khary Pierre followed, caught at short leg off Kuldeep for a duck, leaving West Indies 298 for 7. Jomel Warrican was bowled by Bumrah for 3 off 6 balls in the 95th over (307 for 8), and Anderson Phillip fell caught behind off Bumrah for 2 off 10 balls (311 for 9).

Justin Greaves, unbeaten, and Jayden Seales then frustrated India with a 79-run 10th-wicket stand. They crossed 300 in 92.2 overs (11 extras) and 350 in 106.2 overs (16 extras). Their 50-run partnership came in 74 balls (Greaves 27, Seales 18, 5 extras). Tea was taken at 361 for 9 after 109 overs, with Greaves on 35 and Seales on 18.

Day 4: Post-Tea: West Indies Bowled Out, India Begin Chase

Greaves reached his fifty off 85 balls (3 fours), a gritty effort. However, in the 119th over, Seales was caught at mid-on off Bumrah for 32 off 67 balls (1 four, 1 six). West Indies were all out for 390 in 118.5 overs, setting India a target of 121. Greaves remained not out on 50. Kuldeep led with 4 for 104, supported by Bumrah (3 for 44), Siraj (2 for 43), and Jadeja (1 for 102). Sundar went wicketless for 80.

India’s second innings began with Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul. In the first over, West Indies reviewed a caught-behind appeal against Jaiswal off Seales, but DRS showed no edge. Jaiswal fell in the next over, caught at mid-on off Warrican for 8 off 7 balls (9 for 1). Rahul and Sai Sudharsan then steadied the innings, playing cautiously against Warrican, Pierre, and Seales. India reached 50 in 15.1 overs without extras, with Rahul (25* off 54) and Sudharsan (30* off 47) adding an unbeaten 54-run stand. Stumps were called after 18 overs at 63 for 1, with India needing 58 more runs.

West Indies’ defiance defined Day 4, as they added 217 runs for 8 wickets in their second innings. Campbell (115), Hope (103), and Greaves (50*) shone, stretching the game into a gritty battle. India toiled for over 70 overs, with Kuldeep (4 wickets) and Bumrah (3 wickets) leading the attack. Extras crept to 16 by the end, mostly byes and leg-byes.
Day 5: Morning Session: India Wins the Test Match
India began the fifth day of the second Test against West Indies on October 14, 2025, at 63/1, requiring only 58 runs to chase 121. KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan batted calmly, taking the score to 77/1 after 25 overs with a solid partnership. West Indies spinner Roston Chase broke through, dismissing Sudharsan, who played a tough knock, at 88/2 in the 28.3rd over.

Soon after, Shubman Gill fell at 108/3 in the 33rd over. Despite these hiccups, Rahul stayed composed, hitting a well-crafted fifty by 110/3. His unbeaten 58, with sharp shots against both pace and spin, led India to 124/3, wrapping up the victory in under 35 overs and clinching the series 2-0. Kuldeep Yadav was awarded the Man of the Match award while Ravindra Jadeja won the Player of the Series award for his all-round performance.

TCNI’s Magic Moment of the Game

Making the most of a challenging situation, John Campbell’s gritty century stood out as the TCNI Magic Moment of the Game in the West Indies’ second innings, following on. Facing a formidable Indian bowling attack, Campbell scored a resilient 115 runs off 199 balls, smashing 26 fours and a six, with an impressive strike rate of 57.78. His knock anchored the innings, guiding West Indies to a total of 390 in 118.5 overs at a run rate of 3.28.

Campbell’s century was pivotal in a 177-run partnership with Shai Hope, who contributed 103 off 214 balls. Despite early setbacks, with Tagenarine Chanderpaul (10) and Alick Athanaze (7) falling cheaply, Campbell’s determination held the innings together. India’s bowlers, led by Kuldeep Yadav’s 3 for 104 and Jasprit Bumrah’s 3 for 44, kept the pressure on, but Campbell’s defiance shone through. Justin Greaves’ unbeaten 50 and Jayden Seales’ 32 added late resistance, but Campbell’s ton was the highlight, showcasing his skill and resolve under pressure against a disciplined Indian attack.

TCNI’s Hero of the Day

At the heart of India’s dominant bowling performance in the Test match against the West Indies, Kuldeep Yadav emerged as the TCNI Hero of the Day. The left-arm wrist-spinner delivered a stellar performance, claiming three crucial wickets in the West Indies’ second innings, which ended at 390 runs in 118.5 overs. Kuldeep bowled 29 overs, conceding 104 runs at an economy rate of 3.58, showcasing his ability to maintain pressure on the batting side. His key dismissals included Roston Chase (40), Tevin Imlach (12), and Khary Pierre (0), breaking the backbone of the West Indies’ middle order.

Chase’s wicket, caught by a substitute fielder, and Pierre’s quick dismissal in just two balls highlighted Kuldeep’s knack for turning the game in India’s favor. His disciplined bowling, combined with clever variations, troubled the batters on a pitch offering some assistance. Supported by Jasprit Bumrah’s three wickets and Ravindra Jadeja’s two, Kuldeep’s efforts ensured West Indies couldn’t recover after being forced to follow on.

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