Today is the 5th day of the India vs West Indies second test being played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Under the captaincy of Shubman Gill, the Indian cricket team is on the threshold of winning its first Test series. In this match, India won the toss and chose to bat first. India declared its first innings at 518/5. Yashasvi Jaiswal (175) and Gill (129) played century innings. Kuldeep Yadav took 5 wickets for India in the first innings. West Indies’ first innings was all out at 248, after which India gave follow-on to the visiting team. In reply, West Indies set a target of 121 runs for India to win.

By the end of the fourth day’s play, India had scored 63 runs after losing 1 wicket. India’s only wicket fell in the form of Yashasvi Jaiswal, he was out after scoring 8 runs. After this, KL Rahul (25) and Sai Sudarshan (30) took the innings forward and did not let the second wicket fall till the end of the day’s play. Now India has to score 58 more runs on the 5th day to win.

What happened so far in IND vs WI second test?

After winning the toss, Shubman Gill chose to bat first. Yashasvi Jaiswal completed his century (175) on the first day. Sai Sudarshan scored 87 runs and before that KL Rahul scored 38 runs. On the second day, Shubman Gill completed his century, Jaiswal was run out on 175. Nitish Kumar Reddy scored 43 runs and Dhruv Jurel scored 44 runs. India declared the first innings at 518/5.

West Indies’ first innings was all out at 248, Alick Athanaz (41) scored the most runs in the first innings for the visiting team. For India, Kuldeep Yadav took maximum 5 wickets, Ravindra Jadeja took 3 wickets. Siraj and Bumrah got 1-1 wicket. West Indies could not save the follow-on, Gill asked the visiting team to bat again.

It seemed that the result would be known on the third day of the Test, but it reached till the fifth day as John Campbell (115) and Shai Hope (103) scored centuries in the second innings of West Indies. After this, Roston Chase scored 40 and Justin Greaves scored a half-century (50). West Indies scored 390 runs in the second innings and set a target of 121 runs for India to win.

Today is the fourth day of India vs West Indies second test. In this Test being played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, India declared the first innings at 518 runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal (175) and Shubman Gill (129*) scored centuries. On the third day, West Indies’ first innings was reduced to 248 runs, the visiting team could not save the follow-on. Kuldeep Yadav took 5 wickets and Ravindra Jadeja took 3 wickets. On the basis of first innings, India took a lead of 270 runs. West Indies’ second innings continues.

The way West Indies’ first innings collapsed, it seemed that India would win the match on the third day itself. But this did not happen, a partnership of 135 runs was made between John Campbell (87) and Shai Hope (66), both of whom will take the West Indies innings forward on the fourth day today.

On the basis of first innings, India had gained a lead of 270 runs, then it was felt that India would win by one innings. In the second innings of West Indies, Mohammed Siraj took the first wicket in the form of Tejnarine Chanderpaul (10). After this Washington Sundar bowled Alik Athanaz (7). After this, John Campbell and Shai Hope did not stop but started scoring runs at a fast pace. By the end of the third day’s play, Campbell had scored 87 runs after playing 145 balls, in this innings he hit 2 sixes and 9 fours.

Shai Hope has scored 66 runs in 103 balls, he hit 2 sixes and 8 fours in this innings. West Indies are still 97 runs behind. The way both the batsmen played on the third day, it seems that India will have to come out to bat in the second innings.

India’s playing 11

Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudarshan, Shubman Gill (captain), Dhruv Jurel (wicket keeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.

West Indies playing 11

John Campbell, Tejnarine Chanderpaul, Alek Athanasz, Shai Hope, Kevon Imlach (wk), Roston Chase (c), Justin Greaves, Khary Pierre, Jomel Warrican, Anderson .Phillip, Jayden Seales.

India vs West Indies second test is being played from today at Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in Delhi. Shubman Gill has won the toss and decided to bat first. India has not made any changes in its playing 11 while there have been 2 changes in the playing 11 of the visiting team.

The Indian team is leading 1-0 in the 2-match series. West Indies has to win this Test at any cost to level the series because even if it is drawn, India will win the series. This will be Shubman Gill’s first test series win as captain.

After winning the toss, Shubman Gill said, “The wicket is looking good, we want to score runs. It is important to perform consistently and maintain it. Captaincy has not changed me much, now there are more responsibilities, I like it. The future is very exciting for me.”

India’s playing 11

Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudarshan, Shubman Gill (captain), Dhruv Jurel (wicket keeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.

There was hope regarding Jasprit Bumrah that he could be rested but Bumrah is also playing the second test. Sai Sudarshan has got another chance. With the presence of Nitish Kumar Reddy, there is depth in Indian batting.

West Indies playing 11

John Campbell, Tejnarine Chanderpaul, Alek Athanasz, Shai Hope, Kevon Imlach (wk), Roston Chase (c), Justin Greaves, Khary Pierre, Jomel Warrican, Anderson .Phillip, Jayden Seales.

India vs West Indies record at Arun Jaitley Stadium

7 Tests have been played between India and West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium. Team India has defeated West Indies only once and lost twice. 4 matches between the two have ended in a draw here.

How is the weather today in Delhi?

The weather is good on the first day of India vs West Indies second test. There is no possibility of rain, the temperature in the first session will be around 23 degrees Celsius. The temperature is expected to increase by 4 to 5 degrees during the second and third sessions. There is a possibility of winds blowing at a speed of 6 kilometers per hour.

India vs West Indies first Test is being played at Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. By winning the toss on Thursday, the West Indies decided to bat first. In front of the deadly bowling of Mohammad Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah, the top batsman of the West Indies collapsed, in the first innings the entire team was reduced to 162 runs. In response, till the end of the first day’s play, India have scored 121 runs losing 2 wickets. KL Rahul (53*) is unbeaten with Shubman Gill (18*) with a half -century, he will carry forward India’s innings on the second day.

By the first 2 session of the first day, the innings of the West Indies ended at 162. India’s first innings started in the third session. KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal shared a 68 -run partnership for the first wicket, Jaiswal was dismissed for 36 runs. Sai Sudarshan disappointed once again, he was dismissed for 7 runs. Captain Shubman Gill, who came at number four, has shared a 72 -run partnership for the third wicket with Rahul, which will continue for the second day today.

KL Rahul’s eyes on second century in India

KL Rahul is unbeaten by scoring 53 runs, he would like this innings to be taken to a century. Earlier, he scored the only Test century in India in 2016, then he scored 199 runs against England. Since then, he has not been able to score a Test century in India.

Mohammad Siraj took 4 wickets

On the first day, Mohammad Siraj’s brilliant bowling was seen, Siraj took 3 wickets in the first session. Siraj took 4 wickets for 40 runs in 14 overs spell in the first innings. Jasprit Bumrah made 3 batsmen their victims. Spinner Kuldeep Yadav took 2 wickets and Washington Sundar took 1 wicket.

India’s playing 11

Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudarshan, Shubman Gill (Captain), Dhruv Juril (wicket -keeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kuldeep Yadav, Jaspreet Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj.

West Indies playing 11

Tejnarayan Chandrapaul, John Campbell, Elik Ethanaz, Brandon King, Shai Hope (wicket -keeper), Roston Chase (Captain), Justin Greaves, Joler Warikan, Khairi Pierre, Johan Lap, Zayden Seals.