Sports Desk: India’s Dominant Sweep: Windies Tamed 2-0!
Match Overview
India wrapped up a convincing seven-wicket victory in the second Test against West Indies at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium on October 14, 2025. This win secured a 2-0 series clean sweep for the hosts, showcasing their all-round strength in home conditions.
The visitors put up a fight in their second innings, but India’s bowlers and batters proved too strong. The match highlighted emerging talents and seasoned performers on both sides.
India’s Commanding First Innings
Opting to bat first, India declared at 518 for 5. Yashasvi Jaiswal led the charge with a brilliant 175, supported by Shubman Gill’s unbeaten 129.
Dhruv Jurel added 44, and Nitish Reddy contributed 43, building a massive total. This strong foundation put immediate pressure on West Indies.
West Indies’ Struggles and Fightback
West Indies collapsed to 248 in their first innings, thanks to Kuldeep Yadav’s five-wicket haul of 5 for 82 and Ravindra Jadeja’s 3 for 46. Forced to follow on, they trailed by 270 runs.
In the second innings, the Caribbean side showed resilience. John Campbell scored 115, Shai Hope hit 103, and Justin Greaves remained not out on 50, helping them reach 390 all out.
The Successful Chase
Chasing 121, India started day five at 63 for 1. KL Rahul anchored with an unbeaten 58 off 108 balls, while Sai Sudharsan scored 39 off 76.
Dhruv Jurel finished not out on 6, sealing the win after losing Shubman Gill for 13 and Yashasvi Jaiswal for 8 earlier. West Indies bowlers Roston Chase took two wickets, and Jomel Warrican claimed one.
Key Performances
Standout efforts defined the game:
- Yashasvi Jaiswal’s aggressive 175 set the tone for India’s batting.
- Kuldeep Yadav’s spin mastery earned him five wickets in the first innings.
- John Campbell and Shai Hope’s centuries gave West Indies hope, but it wasn’t enough.
The series underlined India’s depth in Test cricket, especially at home.
Implications for Both Teams
This victory boosts India’s confidence ahead of future challenges. For West Indies, the series exposed areas needing improvement, despite individual brilliance.
Fans witnessed classic Test cricket with twists, from dominant batting to gritty comebacks.