New Delhi, October 11, 2025 – India has seized firm control of the second Test against the West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, ending Day 1 at 318/2. With Yashasvi Jaiswal eyeing a double century, the hosts are in a commanding position to build a massive, potentially insurmountable, advantage.
After winning the toss and electing to bat, India justified their decision with a dominant batting performance. Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul provided a solid start, putting on 58 runs before Rahul was stumped off a Jomel Warrican delivery for 38. Jaiswal, however, remained unfazed and continued to anchor the innings.
Sai Sudharsan joined Jaiswal and the duo constructed a formidable 193-run partnership. Both left-handers looked comfortable against the West Indies' bowling attack, steadily increasing India's scoring rate. Jaiswal reached his seventh Test century, converting it into a substantial score. Sudharsan, on the other hand, seemed set for his maiden Test ton but fell victim to a Warrican delivery, getting dismissed for 87.
Shubman Gill, leading the side, then partnered with Jaiswal to further solidify India's position. At stumps, Jaiswal remained unbeaten on a magnificent 173 off 253 balls, while Gill was steady at 20 off 68 deliveries. Their unbroken partnership had reached 67 runs by the end of the day's play.
The West Indies bowlers struggled for breakthroughs, with Jomel Warrican being the only bowler to pick up wickets. He dismissed both KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan. The other bowlers were unable to create sustained pressure, allowing the Indian batsmen to dictate terms.
Looking ahead to Day 2, India will aim to pile on the runs and bat the West Indies out of the contest. Jaiswal will be keen to convert his overnight score into a double century, while Gill will look to capitalize on his solid start and contribute significantly. The pitch appears to be good for batting, and the Indian batsmen will want to exploit these conditions to the fullest.
For the West Indies, it will be an uphill battle to restrict India's scoring and claw their way back into the match. They will need to come up with a much-improved bowling performance and hope for early wickets to put pressure on the Indian batting lineup. The second day could prove decisive in determining the outcome of this Test match.
