Following a dominant three-day victory in the first Test at Ahmedabad, the Indian cricket team is ready to face the West Indies in the second and final Test of the series at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. With captain Shubman Gill leading the side, India is confident of securing a 2-0 series win, especially as the West Indies, led by Roston Chase, are still searching for a consistent way to challenge the strong Indian lineup.
Pitch and Team Updates
The Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch is known for favoring batsmen in the early stages before assisting spinners from day three onward. Both teams are expected to field similar playing elevens, though India may slightly shuffle their batting order to give all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy more time at the crease. This move is part of India’s strategy to groom a seam-bowling all-rounder for important overseas tours.
Day 1 Highlights
The first day of the second Test saw Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal continue his brilliant form, scoring his seventh Test century. Alongside him, Sai Sudharsan contributed a solid 87 runs, forming a crucial partnership that put India in a commanding position. KL Rahul also scored 38 runs before West Indies spinner Jomel Warrican stumped him. By Tea, India reached 220/1, with Jaiswal and Sudharsan unbeaten on 111 and 71 respectively, sharing an unbeaten 162-run partnership.
This partnership helped India dominate the innings, giving them a strong start and setting the stage for a potentially massive total. Sudharsan gained some much-needed confidence, while Jaiswal’s century highlighted his growing stature in the Indian Test team.
Where to Watch IND vs WI 2nd Test
Star Sports is the official broadcaster of the India vs West Indies Test series. Fans can watch the second Test live on Star Sports channels from 9:30 AM IST. Live streaming is also available on the JioHotstar app and website. KL Rahul scored 38 runs before Jomel Warrican stumped him.
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India vs West Indies 2nd Test Playing XI
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
West Indies: John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Alick Athanaze, Shai Hope, Roston Chase (c), Tevin Imlach (wk), Justin Greaves, Jomel Warrican, Khary Pierre, Anderson Phillip, Jayden Seales
India looks set to continue their winning momentum, while the West Indies will need disciplined batting and smart strategies to counter the home team’s strong lineup.
