India ended Day 2 in Delhi firmly on top. After declaring their first innings at 518, they dismissed four West Indies batsmen before stumps. Ravindra Jadeja stole the spotlight in the evening session with a brilliant spell of spin.
West Indies Struggle Under Pressure
West Indies began their innings facing heavy pressure from India’s bowling attack. Their start was poor, losing the first wicket for just 21 runs.
Chanderpaul and Athanase Offer Brief Resistance
Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Alick Athanase steadied the innings with a 65-run stand for the second wicket. Their partnership provided some relief but once it ended, India’s spinners seized control of the game.
Jadeja’s Spell Turns the Game
Ravindra Jadeja completely shifted momentum after coming into the attack. Bowling with precision and sharp turn, he claimed three wickets for 37 runs in 14 overs. His victims included Chanderpaul, Athanase, and Roston Chase — key players in the West Indies lineup.
Kuldeep Keeps the Pressure On
Kuldeep Yadav supported Jadeja from the other end, taking one wicket for 45 runs. The duo kept the West Indies batsmen on the defensive, rarely allowing any scoring opportunities.
Hope and Imlach Try to Rebuild
Shai Hope and Tevin Imlach showed fight late in the day, adding 33 runs for the sixth wicket. Hope remained unbeaten on 31 from 46 balls, while Imlach scored 14 off 31. Despite their effort, West Indies are still 378 runs behind.
India in Command Ahead of Day 3
With four wickets down and a massive deficit to overcome, West Indies face an uphill task. The pitch is beginning to turn sharply, setting the stage for Jadeja and Kuldeep to dominate again. India head into Day 3 confident and in full control.
