India vs West Indies 2nd Test in Delhi
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Century and Sai Sudharsan’s Brilliant Partnership Put India in a Strong Position
Cricket Fever in Delhi as India Dominate Day One
The second Test match between India and West Indies began at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Friday, 10 October 2025.
With a 1-0 lead in the series, Team India looked confident and composed.
Day one belonged entirely to the Indian batters as Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a magnificent century and Sai Sudharsan provided solid support from the other end.
Shubman Gill Wins the Toss
India Opts to Bat First and the Decision Pays Off
Indian captain Shubman Gill won the toss and decided to bat first, a decision that turned out to be spot on.
The Delhi pitch was slightly slow in the morning session, but as the sun rose higher, the ball started coming nicely onto the bat.
The Indian openers started cautiously and then gradually increased the scoring rate, putting pressure on the West Indian bowlers.
KL Rahul Provides a Solid Start
Opener KL Rahul along with Yashasvi Jaiswal gave India a steady start.
The duo added 58 runs for the first wicket before Rahul was stumped by Tevin Imlach off Jomel Warrican for 36 runs.
After Rahul’s dismissal, Jaiswal and Sudharsan took charge and guided India to a commanding position.
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Explosive Century
Young Indian star Yashasvi Jaiswal once again proved his class with a stunning century.
He reached his hundred in just 145 balls, displaying a mix of technique and aggression.
His innings featured elegant cover drives, straight drives, and powerful pull shots.
This knock was another feather in his cap and gave India a strong start in the first innings.
Sai Sudharsan’s Composed Batting
Sai Sudharsan played the perfect supporting role at the other end.
He showed great temperament, selecting his shots wisely and keeping the scoreboard ticking.
His calm and patient approach frustrated the West Indies bowlers.
Sudharsan’s batting reflected true Test match quality — focus, discipline, and intelligent stroke play.
India Cross 250 With Ease
Batters in Complete Control
By the end of day one, India were close to 250 runs for the loss of just one wicket.
Both Jaiswal and Sudharsan remained unbeaten, setting the stage for a massive total on day two.
With the pitch getting better for batting, India is expected to push the score beyond 400.
Electrifying Atmosphere at the Arun Jaitley Stadium
The cricket fever in Delhi reached its peak on Friday.
Thousands of fans filled the stands, cheering for every boundary and six.
The crowd gave a standing ovation when Jaiswal completed his century.
The pitch appeared perfect for batting, and a big total now seems inevitable for India.
No Changes in India’s Playing XI
After winning the first Test, Team India went in with an unchanged playing XI.
Captain Shubman Gill expressed faith in his winning combination from the previous match in Ahmedabad.
India’s Playing XI
Shubman Gill (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav
Two Changes for West Indies
The West Indies made two changes to their lineup for this Test.
Brandon King and Johan Layne were replaced by Anderson Phillip and Tevin Imlach.
Captain Roston Chase admitted that his team needed a stronger performance from their batting lineup in this match.
West Indies Playing XI
John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Alick Athanaze, Shai Hope, Roston Chase (captain), Tevin Imlach (wicketkeeper), Kyle Mayers, Jomel Warrican, Alzarri Joseph, Anderson Phillip, Kemar Roach
Jaiswal and Sudharsan’s Partnership Strengthens India
The partnership between Jaiswal and Sudharsan proved to be the backbone of India’s innings.
The pair added more than 150 runs together, completely neutralizing the West Indian bowling attack.
Their steady and confident batting filled the Indian dressing room with belief and momentum.
India’s First Innings Scorecard by End of Day One
Batters’ Performance
Batter | Dismissal | Runs
KL Rahul | Stumped Tevin Imlach, Bowled Jomel Warrican | 36
Yashasvi Jaiswal | Not Out | 100+
Sai Sudharsan | Not Out | 80+
India: 1 wicket for approximately 250 runs
India’s Strategy for Day Two
India will aim to take their total to 400–450 runs on the second day to build scoreboard pressure.
Jaiswal will eye a double century, while Sudharsan will look to complete his maiden Test hundred.
The middle order featuring Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan will be keen to contribute significantly.
West Indies Bowlers Struggle on Flat Pitch
The West Indian bowlers had a tough outing on the slow Delhi pitch.
Only Jomel Warrican managed to pick up a wicket.
The rest of the bowling unit lacked consistency in line and length.
Even pace bowler Alzarri Joseph and captain Roston Chase’s spin were handled beautifully by Jaiswal.
India Aiming for 10th Consecutive Test Series Win
India has won the last nine consecutive Test series against the West Indies.
Now, the focus is on securing a historic 10th straight series victory.
Under Shubman Gill’s leadership, India’s young core continues to showcase its dominance and potential.
Yashasvi Jaiswal The New Generation Star
Yashasvi Jaiswal has emerged as the face of the new generation of Indian cricket.
His batting combines class, confidence, and maturity beyond his years.
This century symbolizes India’s rising batting strength for the future.
The Delhi crowd’s roaring applause was proof that Jaiswal has already won millions of hearts.
Match Outlook and What Lies Ahead
If India crosses 400 runs and manages to dismiss the West Indies cheaply,
the match could become one-sided.
As the pitch wears down, spin will come into play, giving Ashwin and Jadeja an upper hand in the later stages.
Conclusion India in Command West Indies Under Pressure
Day one clearly belonged to India.
Jaiswal’s century and Sudharsan’s composed knock put the hosts in a commanding position.
If India continues batting with the same rhythm on day two,
a massive first-innings total and another series win seem almost certain.
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