New Delhi, Oct 13 – Team India wrapped up a dominant Test series against West Indies with a clinical 7-wicket win in the second Test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, completing a 2-0 clean sweep. The hosts chased down a modest 124-run target in the final innings after a strong all-round display across four days.
First Innings Fireworks: India Batters Crush West Indies Attack
India’s mammoth first-innings score of 518/5 (declared) was the turning point of the game. Yashasvi Jaiswal dazzled with a fluent 175 off 258 balls, while captain Shubman Gill remained unbeaten on 129. Debutant B Sai Sudharsan impressed with a composed 87, proving India’s bench strength in red-ball cricket.
| Top Scorers – India 1st Innings |
|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal – 175 (258) |
| Shubman Gill – 129* (196) |
| B Sai Sudharsan – 87 (165) |
West Indies bowlers looked toothless, with only Jomel Warrican (3 wickets) managing breakthroughs.
West Indies’ Fightback: Hope & Campbell Hit Centuries
After a disappointing first innings (248 all out), West Indies showed character in their second effort. John Campbell (115) and Shai Hope (103) stitched crucial knocks that helped their side post 390, avoiding an innings defeat.
| WI 2nd Innings Highlights |
|---|
| John Campbell – 115 (199) |
| Shai Hope – 103 (214) |
| Justin Greaves – 50* (85) |
Still, India’s disciplined bowling attack — led by Kuldeep Yadav (3/104) and Jasprit Bumrah (3/44) — ensured that the visitors didn’t set a stiff target.
Final Day Chase: Rahul’s Calm Finish Guides India
Chasing 124 for victory, India started aggressively but lost early wickets. However, KL Rahul played a steady anchor role with 58 off 108 balls*, ensuring a smooth finish. He was supported by Sudharsan (39) and Dhruv Jurel (6*), as India finished at 124/3 in 35.2 overs.
| Fall of Wickets – India 2nd Innings |
|---|
| Jaiswal – 9/1 (1.3 ov) |
| Sudharsan – 88/2 (28.3 ov) |
| Gill – 108/3 (33.0 ov) |
Bowling Scorecard – West Indies (2nd Innings)
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jomel Warrican | 15.2 | 39 | 1 |
| Roston Chase | 9.0 | 36 | 2 |
| Others | — | — | 0 |
Series Recap: India in Full Control
| Match | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | India won by innings & 140 runs | Hyderabad |
| 2nd Test | India won by 7 wickets | Delhi |
The 2-0 series win further cements India’s stronghold at home in the longest format. The team showed depth in both batting and bowling, despite resting several first-choice players.
Captain’s Take
Shubman Gill, leading the side in the absence of regular skipper Rohit Sharma, praised the team’s temperament.
“The way our young batters stood up and how our bowlers kept the pressure — it was a complete team effort,” said Gill after the win.
India will now prepare for the upcoming ODI and T20I series, while West Indies head back with positives from their second-innings resilience but plenty to reflect on.
