Delhi/Patiala, 14 October (Sports Desk)
Second Test between India and West Indies, where India won by 7 wickets. Kuldeep Yadav was adjudged Player of the Match, and Ravindra Jadeja was named Player of the Series.
🏏 Series Context & Overview
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The West Indies toured India in October 2025 for a two-Test series.
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India had already won the first Test convincingly by an innings and 140 runs in Ahmedabad.
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The second Test was played at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, from October 10 to 14, 2025.
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With the win, India completed a clean sweep, winning the series 2–0.
📊 Match Summary & Key Stats
| Innings | Team | Runs / Wickets | Overs / Notes |
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| 1st innings | India | 518/5 declared | India posted a huge total. |
| 1st innings | West Indies | 248 all out | India enforced the follow-on. |
| 2nd innings | West Indies | 390 all out | The visitors batted better in second innings. |
| Final (India chase) | India | 124/3 (in reply to 121) | India reached target with 7 wickets in hand. |
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Target for India: 121 runs
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India lost one wicket early, then sealed the victory with 7 wickets in hand.
🧵 Day-by-Day Highlights & Decisive Moments
Day 1 & 2
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India’s first innings was built on strong performances, including by Yashasvi Jaiswal (175, before a run-out) and a stalwart knock by Shubman Gill (129*).The declaration at 518/5 came after India felt they had enough runs to press.
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In reply, West Indies were bundled out for 248, giving India a 270-run lead.
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India enforced the follow-on.
Day 3
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In their second innings, West Indies showed more fight. John Campbell scored a maiden Test century, and Shai Hope scored a hundred after an 8-year drought.
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However, Kuldeep Yadav was lethal, picking up 5/82 in the first innings, and later adding more wickets in the second innings as India regained control.
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The lower order of West Indies resisted. Their 10th wicket partnership added 79 runs across 22 overs, pushing the total to 390.
Day 4
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India resumed the chase of 121, starting the day at 63/1 (in 18 overs). Yashasvi Jaiswal fell early attempting an ambitious shot.
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The pairing of KL Rahul and B Sai Sudharsan held firm, playing cautiously to steer the team home.
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West Indies took two quick wickets via Roston Chase in the hunt to make things interesting, but the target was too small to defend.
Day 5
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India completed the chase in 35.2 overs, losing 3 wickets in the process.
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KL Rahul anchored the innings with an unbeaten 58*.
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Dhruv Jurel (6*) supported Rahul till the end.
🌟 Awards & Recognitions
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Player of the Match: Kuldeep Yadav, for his match haul of 8/186 across both innings and key breakthroughs at crucial times.
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Player of the Series: Ravindra Jadeja, for consistent all-round performances, both with bat and ball, across the series.
🧩 Analysis & Takeaways
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Kuldeep Yadav’s wrist spin was crucial on a track offering variable bounce; he used drift, flight, and accuracy to trouble the West Indies batters.
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Ravindra Jadeja’s contributions with both bat and ball helped maintain pressure and control phases of play.
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India’s decision to enforce follow-on was bold — it put immense pressure on the West Indies lineup, especially their lower order.
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The lower-order resistance (especially the 79-run stand) showed that West Indies did not capitulate easily.
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In the chase, Rahul and Sudharsan’s calm temperament ensured there were no surprises, even when the spinners operated.
