HIGHLIGHTS India vs West Indies, West Indies in India 2 Test Series 2025, 2nd Test- Result, Scorecard

We are back for the West Indies' reply! The visuals also show that India have opted for the heavy roller. Now, the Men in Blue get into a huddle before spreading out to take their respective field positions. John Campbell and Tagenarine Chanderpaul are the two openers for the West Indies. Also, Shubman Gill has not taken the field yet, and Ravindra Jadeja is the stand-in skipper for now. Jasprit Bumrah has the new red cherry in his hand, with three slips and a gully in place. Here we go...

... SECOND INNINGS ...

So, what now? Well, the equation’s simple - the Windies have to bat long, bat hard, and bat smart. India’s declaration means they’re ready to unleash Bumrah, Siraj, Jadeja and Kuldeep under those bright skies, and early wickets could tilt this game sharply their way. But can the Caribbean top-order, led by Athanaze and Chanderpaul, weather this Indian storm? Or will the hosts continue their stranglehold? Either way, it’s set up beautifully!

Then came the Gill show! The Indian skipper led from the front with a captain’s knock that had patience written all over it. Calm at first, classy in the middle, and commanding by the end - his 129 unbeaten was a perfect example of how to construct a Test innings. Alongside him, youngster Nitish Kumar Reddy played his part with 43 before being undone by Warrican, who once again stood tall as West Indies’ best bowler, taking three wickets. And just when it looked like the Windies might get a bit of a breather, Dhruv Jurel arrived to rub more salt in the wounds, and his 44 added to a 102-run stand with Gill that took India past the 500-mark.

The tone was set right from Day 1, where Jaiswal and Sudharsan stitched a mammoth partnership, adding 193 runs for the second wicket, making batting look like a Sunday morning stroll. The Windies bowlers toiled, tried, and occasionally tested, but were largely tamed. Jaiswal’s knock was elegant with endurance - 258 balls of pure grit and grace before a tragic mix-up saw him fall short of a double ton early morning on Day 2. Sudharsan, meanwhile, impressed under pressure but missed out on a hundred, yet he showed he belongs at this level. KL Rahul chipped in with 38, ensuring that every top-order batter played their part in this batting symphony.

DECLARATION! A commanding performance, and a commanding total! India have declared their innings at a towering 518/5, wrapping up what has been a near-perfect display of batting discipline, class, and control. Every session since the toss has been painted blue, with India dictating the pace, direction, and tone of this Test match. From Jaiswal’s marathon 175 to Gill’s stylish 129 not out, and Sudharsan’s solid 87 in the middle - it was a batting buffet that left West Indies searching for answers. The hosts have shown why they’re one of the best at home, while the visitors now face a long and testing road ahead under the Delhi sun.

Roston Chase to Dhruv Jurel, OUT! BOWLED'EM! Roston Chase gets the breakthrough here! He gets rid of Dhruv Jurel and breaks the 102-run stand. This is pushed through quicker, shortish and on middle from around the wicket. Jurel rocks back and has a wild swing across the line. He misses it as the ball keeps low, takes a slight inside edge and crashes onto the stumps. Jurel misses out on a fifty here. Well, Shubman Gill has decided that is enough, and India have declared for 518/5!

Roston Chase to Shubman Gill, Shorter in length, on middle, Shubman Gill gets low and pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

Jayden Seales to Dhruv Jurel, Much fuller and outside off, Dhruv Jurel steps across but offers no shot at it.

Jayden Seales to Shubman Gill, Hard length and outside off, Shubman Gill reaches out and stabs it out through point for one.

Jayden Seales to Shubman Gill, Good effort in the deep! Back of a length and around off, Shubman Gill slaps it away through cover-point. The substitute fielder, Kevlon Anderson, moves quickly to his left and dives to save a couple of runs. 100-RUN STAND comes up with that!

Jayden Seales to Dhruv Jurel, Pitched up and on off, Dhruv Jurel looks to drive it away but gets a bottom edge towards long on for a run.

Jayden Seales to Shubman Gill, Short of a length and outside off, Shubman Gill cuts it to deep point for a single.

Jayden Seales to Shubman Gill, Fuller in length but way outside off, Shubman Gill leaves it alone.

Change. Jayden Seales returns. 21-2-83-0 so far.

Roston Chase to Shubman Gill, Dragged back, on middle and leg, Shubman Gill pats it to the right of the bowler. Chase moves to that side but fails to stop. They cross.

Roston Chase to Shubman Gill, Flighted, full and on fof, Shubman Gill blocks it out.

Roston Chase to Dhruv Jurel, Flatter, full and on middle, Dhruv Jurel drills it to long on for another run.

Roston Chase to Shubman Gill, Short again and on leg, Shubman Gill nudges it through square leg for a run.

Roston Chase to Dhruv Jurel, Short and on middle, Dhruv Jurel punches it to long on for a single.

Roston Chase to Dhruv Jurel, PUT DOWN! A tough chance though! Floated, full and on middle and leg, turns in. Dhruv Jurel looks to glance it away but nicks it. Tevin Imlach, the keeper, moves to his left, but it deflects off his gloves towards fine leg. Two taken.

Some refreshment drinks and Shubman Gill calls for a helmet as he was playing with a cap on against the spinners so far.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, TURN AND BOUNCE! Slower through the air, full and on middle, turns away with extra bounce, Shubman Gill does well to keep it down and guides it towards point.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, FOUR! There is no stopping Gill now! Khary Pierre drags his length back again and outside off, Shubman Gill punches it sweetly through cover-point. Jomel Warrican in the deep runs to his left and dives but the ball beats him to the fence for four more runs.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, Quicker, full and on leg, Shubman Gill tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Streaky! Tossed up, full and around off, turns away, Shubman Gill goes down for the slog sweep but gets a top edge that flies over first slip and races to the deep third fence for a boundary. 500 UP FOR INDIA!

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, Floated, full and on middle, Shubman Gill blocks it down the pitch.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Beautifully done! Flatter, short and around off, Shubman Gill transfers his weight on the back foot and cuts it away with excellent timing past point for a boundary.

Roston Chase to Shubman Gill, Quicker, full and on middle, Shubman Gill works it through square leg for one.

Roston Chase to Shubman Gill, SIX! Signs of more aggression now! Flighted, full and on middle, Shubman Gill skips down the track to get to the pitch of it and tonks it over the long on fence for a biggie.

Roston Chase to Dhruv Jurel, Short again, on leg, Dhruv Jurel works it through square leg for a run.

Roston Chase to Shubman Gill, A bit short and around off, Shubman Gill guides it through point for a single.

Roston Chase to Shubman Gill, Floated, full and on middle, Shubman Gill uses his feet and clips it to square leg.

Roston Chase to Shubman Gill, Tossed up, full and on middle, Shubman Gill blocks it out.

Khary Pierre to Dhruv Jurel, Slows it up, full and on off, Dhruv Jurel knocks it to mid off.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, HUNDRED FOR GILL! A fabulous knock from the Indian skipper, and he brings up his 10th Test ton. This is short and on off, Shubman Gill cuts it wide of extra covers, who gets a hand but only to parry it away. Three runs taken. This is also Gill's 5th Test century as a captain. He raises his bat and removes his helmet to soak in all the applause.

Khary Pierre to Dhruv Jurel, Flatter, full and on leg, Dhruv Jurel drills it to long on for a run.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, Short and on off, Shubman Gill punches through covers for a single. Moves to 99!

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, Floated, full and on off, turns away, Shubman Gill prods forward to block but gets an outside edge along the ground towards point.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, Flighted, full and on middle, Shubman Gill clips it away to short mid-wicket.

Roston Chase to Shubman Gill, Flighted, full and on leg, Shubman Gill works it to long on for one more. He moves to 98 now. The cameras are already out in the crowd!

Roston Chase to Dhruv Jurel, Quicker, full and on middle, Dhruv Jurel drills it to long on for one.

Roston Chase to Shubman Gill, Darts one full and on the pads, Shubman Gill clips it away to deep mid-wicket for another run.

Roston Chase to Dhruv Jurel, Flatter, full and on off, Dhruv Jurel guides it off the outer half of the bat through backward point for a run.

Roston Chase to Shubman Gill, Floated, full and on leg, Shubman Gill flicks it through square leg for a single. Gill is just one hit away from a ton now.

Roston Chase to Shubman Gill, Roston Chase comes around the wicket, tosses it up, full and on middle, Shubman Gill tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Khary Pierre to Dhruv Jurel, Quicker, full and on off, Dhruv Jurel pushes it back to the bowler.

Khary Pierre to Dhruv Jurel, Loopy delivery, full and on middle, Dhruv Jurel fends it down the pitch.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, Tossed up, full and on off, Shubman Gill eases it to long off for another run.

Khary Pierre to Dhruv Jurel, Floated, full and on middle and leg, Dhruv Jurel tucks it through mid-wicket for a run. There was a second on offer but Gill was not interested.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, Drags his length back, on middle, Shubman Gill punches it to long on for a single.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, Flighted, full and on middle, Shubman Gill tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Roston Chase to Dhruv Jurel, Quicker, short and around off, Dhruv Jurel stabs it out to short covers.

Roston Chase to Shubman Gill, Flatter, full and on middle, Shubman Gill uses his feet and drills it to long on for a single. He moves to 93 now!

Roston Chase to Shubman Gill, Flighted, full and on off, Shubman Gill prods forward and blocks it out.

Roston Chase to Dhruv Jurel, Floated, full and on middle, Dhruv Jurel works it through square leg for a run.

Roston Chase to Shubman Gill, Tossed up, full and on middle, Shubman Gill clips it and the ball hits the short leg fielder. It deflects away as the batters get one.

Roston Chase to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Easy pickings! Flatter, short but down the leg side, Shubman Gill is not going to miss out on that and paddles it away to the fine leg fence for an easy boundary. That brings up the 50-RUN STAND between these two batters.

Change. The skipper, Roston Chase, brings himself in the attack for the first time on Day 2!

Khary Pierre to Dhruv Jurel, Slows it up, full and on middle, Dhruv Jurel is solid in his defense again.

Khary Pierre to Dhruv Jurel, Flighted, full and on middle, Dhruv Jurel defends it on the front foot.

Khary Pierre to Dhruv Jurel, Goes short again and on off, Dhruv Jurel opens the face of his bat and guides it to point.

Khary Pierre to Dhruv Jurel, FOUR! JUST WIDE! Flatter, shortish and on middle, Dhruv Jurel picks up the length early, rocks back and pulls it. He hits it uppishly but wide of short mid-wicket as the ball races to the fence for a boundary.

Khary Pierre to Dhruv Jurel, Tossed up, full and on middle, Dhruv Jurel knocks it down the pitch.

Khary Pierre to Dhruv Jurel, Floated, full and on off, Dhruv Jurel prods forward and just hangs his bat away. The ball hits his bat and drops on the pitch.

Jomel Warrican to Dhruv Jurel, Another short delivery, outside off, Dhruv Jurel punches it through extra covers for a single.

Jomel Warrican to Dhruv Jurel, Shortish and on leg, Dhruv Jurel pats it down to short leg.

Jomel Warrican to Dhruv Jurel, Flighted, full and on middle, Dhruv Jurel blocks it out well.

Jomel Warrican to Dhruv Jurel, FOUR! Lovely shot! Jomel Warrican lands this short again and on middle. Dhruv Jurel rocks back, uses the depth of the crease and heaves it away to the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

Jomel Warrican to Dhruv Jurel, Floated, full and on off, Dhruv Jurel taps it to short covers.

Jomel Warrican to Dhruv Jurel, Flatter short and drifting into the pads, Dhruv Jurel flicks it away through square leg for a brace.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, Tossed up, full and on middle, Shubman Gill defends it on the front foot. 9 runs off the over!

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, Flighted, full and on middle, Shubman Gill knocks it down the pitch.

Khary Pierre to Dhruv Jurel, Dragged back and around off, Dhruv Jurel punches it through covers for a single.

Khary Pierre to Dhruv Jurel, FOUR! Changing gears now is Dhruv Jurel! Tossed up, full and on middle, Jurel gets right underneath it and lofts it down to the long on fence for another boundary. 450 up for India!

Khary Pierre to Dhruv Jurel, FOUR! Gets it away! Shorter in length again but well outside off, Dhruv Jurel gets the chance to free his arms and crunches it past point for a boundary.

Khary Pierre to Dhruv Jurel, Quicker, short and on middle and off, Dhruv Jurel backs away and steers it away to point.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Shortish and around leg, Shubman Gill nudges it away through square leg for a couple of more runs.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Flighted, full and on middle, Shubman Gill clips it to short mid-wicket.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Good leave! Arm ball, full and around off, keeps straight, Shubman Gill watches it through and lets it go.

Jomel Warrican to Dhruv Jurel, Goes short and outside off, Dhruv Jurel cuts it through cover-point for a single.

Jomel Warrican to Dhruv Jurel, Floated, full and on leg, Dhruv Jurel turns it to short mid-wicket.

Jomel Warrican to Dhruv Jurel, Flatter, full and on middle, angling in, Dhruv Jurel gets forward and fends it down the pitch.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, A bit quicker, full and on middle, Shubman Gill blocks it out.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, Tossed up, full and on middle, Shubman Gill almost gets beaten on the flight but manages to knock it back to the bowler along the ground.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, Dragged back, on off, Shubman Gill stabs it out to short covers.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, Floated, full and on middle, Shubman Gill tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Khary Pierre to Dhruv Jurel, Short again and on off, Dhruv Jurel moves back and forces it to sweeper covers for a run.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, Short and around off, Shubman Gill punches it through covers for a single.

Jomel Warrican to Dhruv Jurel, Flatter, short and angling into leg, Dhruv Jurel nudges it straight to short mid-wicket.

Jomel Warrican to Dhruv Jurel, Fires one full and on middle, Dhruv Jurel drills it to the left of short covers.

Jomel Warrican to Dhruv Jurel, Slightly shorter in length, on off, Dhruv Jurel stays back and keeps it out.

Jomel Warrican to Dhruv Jurel, Flatter, full and on the pads, Dhruv Jurel clips it to backward square leg.

Jomel Warrican to Dhruv Jurel, Drags his length back and around leg, Dhruv Jurel flicks it off the back foot through square leg for a brace.

Jomel Warrican to Dhruv Jurel, Tossed up, full and on mide, Dhruv Jurel fends it back to the bowler.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, MAIDEN OVER! A bit short and around off, Shubman Gill punches it to cover-point. Much better from Khary Pierre!

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, Looped up, full and on off, Shubman Gill waits for it before driving it to short covers.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, Slower through the air, full and on middle, Shubman Gill pushes it back to the bowler.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, Flighted, full and on off, Shubman Gill taps it to short covers.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, Nicely bowled! Floated, full and on middle, turns away a bit, Shubman Gill looks to play it with an angled bat but gets an outside edge along the ground towards point.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, Tossed up, full and on middle and leg, Shubman Gill knocks it down the pitch.

Jomel Warrican to Dhruv Jurel, Flatter, full and on middle, Dhruv Jurel clips it towards square leg. He wants the run but is sent back.

Jomel Warrican to Dhruv Jurel, More flight this time, full and on middle, Dhruv Jurel defends it on the front foot.

Jomel Warrican to Dhruv Jurel, Loopy delivery, full and on off, Dhruv Jurel taps it to short covers.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Fligthed, full and on off, Shubman Gill drives it through covers for a run.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Floated, full and on off, Shubman Gill pushes it to short covers.

Jomel Warrican to Dhruv Jurel, Shorter in length and on off, Dhruv Jurel punches it through covers for a single.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, Slows it up, full and on off, Shubman Gill strides out and keeps it out to the off side. 8 runs off the over!

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, Flighted, full and on off, Shubman Gill drives it firmly to the left of short covers. The fielder dives to that side to get fingertips and parries it towards long off. Two taken.

Khary Pierre to Dhruv Jurel, Floated, full and on leg, Dhruv Jurel clips it aerially but just wide of short leg for a run.

Khary Pierre to Dhruv Jurel, Tossed up, full and on middle, Dhruv Jurel prods forward and blocks it out.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, Shorter in length and around off, Shubman Gill cuts it through cover-point for a single.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Shubman Gill moves into the 80s now! Flighted, full but down the leg side, Gill goes down to swipe it away. Gets a bottom edge as the ball races away to the deep fine leg fence for a boundary.

Spin from the other end, too? Yes, Khary Pierre will bowl.

Jomel Warrican to Dhruv Jurel, Quicker and shorter, outside off, Dhruv Jurel cuts it straight to point. Just one run off the over!

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Arm ball, full and on middle, Shubman Gill works it off the inner half of the bat through square leg for a single.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, A bit short and on off, Shubman Gill pushes it to short covers.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Flighted, full and on middle, Shubman Gill knocks it to the left of short mid-wicket.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, There is that turn again! Flighted, full and around off, grips and turns away sharply, Shubman Gill plays inside the line as the ball goes well past the outside edge of the bat.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Jomel Warrican starts with a floater, full and on middle, Shubman Gill prods forward and blocks it out.

Back for the Post-Lunch session! Both umpires have made their way out again to the middle, followed by the Windies' players. Also, the two unbeaten batters of India have stridden out, where the skipper, Shubman Gill, will resume the innings alongside Dhruv Jurel. The best bowler of the Windies so far, Jomel Warrican, will start the proceedings. Here we go...

... DAY 2, SESSION 2 ...

Gill, meanwhile, has been in full control. Classy cover drives, elegant flicks, and that effortless calm - he brought up yet another Test fifty, his second of the series, and looks determined to turn it into three digits. Dhruv Jurel has just joined him at the crease, and with wickets in hand, India are comfortably placed to dictate the pace of the game from here. So, what’s next? Well, it’s simple - India are in cruise mode, eyeing that monumental first-innings total. 500 looks inevitable, 600 is not impossible. The Windies, on the other hand, need a spark as they have to bat - maybe in the latter today itself, and they would be facing a tough bowling attack. Let's see how India play in the second session. Aggressive? It could be. The Post-Lunch session is scheduled to start at 12.10 pm IST (6.40 am GMT).

Speaking of Warrican - give the man some credit. He has been the only West Indian bowler to look remotely threatening on this good-batting deck. Three wickets already with occasionally sharp turners and some clever flight - he’s done his bit. But around him, the Windies attack has lacked consistency and bite. The seamers got a bit of movement early on but failed to make it count. Their lengths have wavered, and their energy seemed to dip as the session wore on. Add to that a few defensive fields, and India happily took control, milking runs with ease.

A surprise move came when Nitish Kumar Reddy walked in at No.5 ahead of Dhruv Jurel and Ravindra Jadeja. Perhaps a little experiment by the Indian management to give Nitish game time. Though a bit scratchy early on, he stuck around and built a handy partnership with Gill. They added 91 runs together, and once Reddy found his rhythm, he played some cracking shots down the ground. He even got a life on 20 when Anderson Phillip dropped him - oh, those butter fingers again. Eventually, he fell to Warrican for 43, trying to go big and missing out on what could’ve been a half-century.

The morning began with India resuming at 318/2, with Jaiswal and Gill ready to take charge once again. But, oh dear - a huge mix-up! Yes, a proper 'No, yes, wait' moment between the two, and Jaiswal was caught short of his crease for 175. A tragic end to what was looking like a well-deserved double-ton. Still, what a knock it was - stylish, patient, and commanding, setting the perfect tone for India’s innings. On the other hand, Gill looked calm and composed, playing his strokes with ease and keeping the momentum going despite losing his partner early.

INDIA MARCH ON! Another session, another show of dominance! India have stamped their authority once again, racking up 109 runs in the morning session while losing just two wickets - one of them, a run-out that could easily make the say - 'What were they thinking?' Meanwhile, the Windies bowlers tried their hearts out but looked short of bite, as India have marched to 427/4 at Lunch on Day 2. The home side is now looking well on track to go past 500, maybe even 550 to to say 600 if their skipper Shubman Gill continues his merry way, and why not, he’s batting like he owns this pitch.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, Another short ball, on middle, Shubman Gill clips it wide of short mid-wicket. There is a bit of a mix-up between the batters, but they complete the run. Gill puts out a hand of apology to Jurel. THAT WILL BE LUNCH ON DAY 2!

Khary Pierre to Dhruv Jurel, Dragged back, on off, Dhruv Jurel punches it through covers for a single.

Khary Pierre to Dhruv Jurel, Flighted, full and on off, Dhruv Jurel drills it to mid off.

Khary Pierre to Dhruv Jurel, Tossed up, full and on middle, Dhruv Jurel looks to defend it but gets an inside edge towards square leg.

Khary Pierre to Dhruv Jurel, Flatter, full and on middle and leg, Dhruv Jurel pats it to short mid-wicket.

Khary Pierre to Dhruv Jurel, Shorter in length, on leg, Dhruv Jurel flicks it to square leg.

It should be the last over before Lunch. Khary Pierre to continue.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Slower through the air, full and outside off, Shubman Gill reaches out for it and taps it but the ball does not go past silly point. MAIDEN OVER!

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Flatter, full and on middle, Shubman Gill turns it to the leg side.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Looped up, full and on middle, Shubman Gill makes room and drives it straight to short covers.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Flighted, full and on middle, Shubman Gill fends it down the pitch.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, BEATEN! Floated, full and on off, gets it to grip and turn away, Shubman Gill plays well inside the line of it as the ball goes past the outside edge.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Tossed up, full and on off, Shubman Gill gets forward and blocks it out.

Khary Pierre to Dhruv Jurel, Slows it up, full and on off, Dhruv Jurel prods forward and dead-bats it.

Khary Pierre to Dhruv Jurel, Quicker, short and outside off, takes off a bit, Dhruv Jurel moves back to cut but fails to control it. It goes off the outside edge wide of backward point, where Jayden Seales dives to his left to make a fine stop.

Khary Pierre to Dhruv Jurel, Flighted, full and on off, Dhruv Jurel taps it to short covers.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, Goes short and on off, Shubman Gill punches it through covers for a single.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, Tossed up, full and on middle, Shubman Gill blocks it out.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, Floats it up, full and on off, Shubman Gill strides out and steers it to point.

With just a few minutes remaining for Lunch, the skipper, Roston Chase, has called in another spinner, Khary Pierre from the other end to roll his arm, who replaces Justin Greaves.

Jomel Warrican to Dhruv Jurel, Another quicker one, full and on middle, turns away, Dhruv Jurel keeps it out to the off side. Five dots in a row to end the over!

Jomel Warrican to Dhruv Jurel, Pushed through quicker, full and on middle, Dhruv Jurel turns it to the leg side.

Jomel Warrican to Dhruv Jurel, Tossed up, full and on middle, Dhruv Jurel defends it on the front foot.

Jomel Warrican to Dhruv Jurel, Flatter, full and on middle, Dhruv Jurel blocks it back to the bowler.

Jomel Warrican to Dhruv Jurel, Floated, full and on off, Dhruv Jurel knocks it to mid off.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Flighted, full and on off, Shubman Gill drives it through covers for a single.

Justin Greaves to Dhruv Jurel, On a length and on off, Dhruv Jurel keeps it out to the off side.

Justin Greaves to Dhruv Jurel, FOUR! Put away! Short again from Justin Greaves, but pace on and around leg. Dhruv Jurel swivels, gets on top of the bounce and pulls it away nicely through backward square leg. The fielder in the deep dives to his left but fails to stop the boundary.

Justin Greaves to Dhruv Jurel, Bangs this into the pitch and around off, takes pace off. Dhruv Jurel winds up for the pull but then adjusts and steers it to short third.

Justin Greaves to Dhruv Jurel, Full again and on the sixth stump line, Dhruv Jurel pushes it to short covers.

Justin Greaves to Dhruv Jurel, Goes fuller and on middle, Dhruv Jurel drives it to mid on.

Justin Greaves to Dhruv Jurel, Back of a length and outside off, Dhruv Jurel lifts his bat and lets it go to the keeper.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Quicker one, full and on off, Shubman Gill strides out and taps it to short covers.

Jomel Warrican to Dhruv Jurel, Looped up, full and on middle, Dhruv Jurel pushes it through covers for a single.

Jomel Warrican to Dhruv Jurel, Flighted, full and on off, Dhruv Jurel is solid in his defence again.

Jomel Warrican to Dhruv Jurel, Floated, full and on middle, Dhruv Jurel knocks it down the pitch.

Jomel Warrican to Dhruv Jurel, Goes short and on off, Dhruv Jurel moves back and blocks it out.

Jomel Warrican to Dhruv Jurel, Flatter trajectory, full and on middle, Dhruv Jurel defends it on the front foot.

Justin Greaves to Dhruv Jurel, Short again, on middle, Dhruv Jurel rolls his wrists and pulls it to deep square leg for a run to get off the mark.

Justin Greaves to Dhruv Jurel, Much fuller and on middle, angles in, Dhruv Jurel blocks it out solidly.

Justin Greaves to Dhruv Jurel, Bangs this into the pitch, on off, gets a bit of extra bounce, Dhruv Jurel goes for the pull but does not go fully through the shot. He mistimes it on the bounce to square leg.

Justin Greaves to Shubman Gill, Short of a length and outside off, Shubman Gill cuts it through point for a single.

Justin Greaves to Shubman Gill, Hard length and around off, Shubman Gill uses his feet and slaps it hard but straight to short covers.

Justin Greaves to Shubman Gill, Back of a length and outside off, Shubman Gill leaves it alone.

Jomel Warrican to Dhruv Jurel, More air, full and on off, Dhruv Jurel pushes it to short covers. WICKET-MAIDEN OVER!

Jomel Warrican to Dhruv Jurel, Flatter, shortish and on off, Dhruv Jurel stays back and keeps it out.

Jomel Warrican to Dhruv Jurel, Flighted, full and on off, Dhruv Jurel taps it to short covers.

Dhruv Jurel walks in at 6.

Jomel Warrican to Nitish Kumar Reddy, OUT! TAKEN! Jomel Warrican gets his much-deserved third wicket now! He tosses it up, full and on middle, spinning away a bit. Invites the batter to go after it, and with Nitish Kumar Reddy already hitting two sixes, he takes the bait. Tries for the slog sweep against the turn, but this time only manages a top edge as his bat turns in his hands. His head falls down as soon as he hits it, and the ball goes high in the air towards long on. Jayden Seales, who is stationed there, settles under it and pouches it safely. Reddy departs for a breezy 43 off 54, and India are 416/4!

Jomel Warrican to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Quicker, short and on leg, Nitish Kumar Reddy stays back and tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Jomel Warrican to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Floated, full and on middle, Nitish Kumar Reddy drives it straight back to the bowler.

Justin Greaves to Shubman Gill, On a length, but on a similar line. However, just inside the guideline now. Gill does not bother playing at it.

Justin Greaves to Shubman Gill, WIDE! Full but outside the guideline this time on the off side, Shubman Gill offers no shot. Wided.

Justin Greaves to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Shot of authority! Pitched up and outside off, Shubman Gill charges down the track. He extends his arms and uses his bottom hand to smash it to the left of mid off for a boundary. The partnership is now worth 90 runs in 100 balls!

Justin Greaves to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Much fuller and around off, Nitish Kumar Reddy drives it firmly between the small gap between covers and short covers. Tagenarine Chanderpaul from mid off chases after it and slides to make a stop. Good running between the batters as they get a triple.

Justin Greaves to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Good length but again, way outside off, Nitish Kumar Reddy lets it go. Looks like the West Indies want to put a lid on the runs rather than going for a wicket here.

Justin Greaves to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Back of a length and on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy steps across early and dabs it to backward point.

Justin Greaves to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Fuller in length but well outside off, Nitish Kumar Reddy makes an easy leave.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, An appeal for LBW, but turned down! Jomel flights it up, full and on off, Shubman Gill goes down and across to play the big sweep but misses and gets hit on the front pad. West Indies think about it, but do not take the review in the end. Probably the impact was outside off here. Yes, Ball Tracking after the over confirms it!

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Floated, full and on off, Shubman Gill blocks it out.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Wow..that's a ripper! Tossed up, full and just on off, and it grips and turns away sharply. Shubman Gill prods forward to block, but the ball spins well past the outside edge. Ravindra Jadeja will be licking his lips in the dugout, seeing all of this.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Slower through the air, full and on off, does not spin, Shubman Gill gets forward but leaves it alone.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Darts one full and on the pads, Shubman Gill tucks it with soft hands through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Flatter, full and on middle, Shubman Gill fends it back to the bowler.

Justin Greaves to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Overpitched and on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy drills it down the pitch. Greaves gets his foot in the way on his follow-through and makes a half-stop.

Justin Greaves to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pulls his length back and around off, Nitish Kumar Reddy stabs it out to cover-point.

Justin Greaves to Shubman Gill, Pitched up and on off, Shubman Gill opens the face of his bat and guides it through point for a single.

Justin Greaves to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Delightful stroke! Much fuller from Justin Greaves, on off. Shubman Gill leans onto his drive nicely, and, with good extension of his arms, he creams it past mid off for a boundary.

Justin Greaves to Shubman Gill, On a length and on middle, angling in, Shubman Gill pats it down the pitch.

Justin Greaves to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Fuller in length and on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy drives it towards mid off and calls for the run. This time, Gill does not look at the fielder and responds to the call, making it easily to the other end.

Justin Greaves will continue from this end.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Gives this on some more air, full and around off, Shubman Gill taps it to short covers.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Slows it up, full and on middle, Shubman Gill blocks it back to the bowler.

Jomel Warrican to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Tossed up, full and on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy goes a bit inside out and drives it wide of long off for a single. 400 UP FOR INDIA!

Jomel Warrican to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Flighted, full and on middle, Nitish Kumar Reddy knocks it back to the bowler.

Jomel Warrican to Nitish Kumar Reddy, SIX! Into the stands! Nitish Kumar Reddy has taken a liking to Jomel Warrican here. Floated, full and just around off, Reddy gets on one knee and drags it with a powerful slog sweep over the wide long on fence for a biggie.

Jomel Warrican to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arm ball, full and on middle, angling in, Nitish Kumar Reddy prods forward to defend but gets an inside edge to the leg side.

Justin Greaves to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pitched up and just around off, Nitish Kumar Reddy pushes it to sweeper covers for one.

Justin Greaves to Shubman Gill, On a length and on middle, Shubman Gill nudges it through square leg for a single.

Justin Greaves to Shubman Gill, Hits the length hard, on middle and off, Shubman Gill pats it down the pitch.

Justin Greaves to Shubman Gill, Back of a length and on off, Shubman Gill stays back as the keeper is upto the stumps. He gets on top of the bounce and punches it through covers for a brace.

Justin Greaves to Shubman Gill, Touch fuller, on middle, angling in a bit, Shubman Gill steps across and clips it to square leg.

Justin Greaves to Shubman Gill, Good length and on middle, Shubman Gill gets behind the line of it and blocks it out.

Jomel Warrican to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pushed through quicker, full and on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy keeps it out to the off side. 10 runs off the over!

Jomel Warrican to Nitish Kumar Reddy, FOUR! Sloppy fielding! Flatter, full and on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy thumps it a bit uppishly but wide of mid off. Anderson Phillip gets down to his left to stop it, but lets it through his legs as the ball races to the fence for a boundary.

Jomel Warrican to Nitish Kumar Reddy, SIX! BOOM! Nitish Kumar Reddy goes big now! Tossed up, full and on middle, turns away a bit. Reddy goes down on one knee and smokes it over the long off fence for a biggie.

Jomel Warrican to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Flighted delivery, full and on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy makes room and drills it hard but fails to beat short covers.

Jomel Warrican to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Slower through the air, full and around off, Nitish Kumar Reddy watches it through and steers it to point.

Jomel Warrican to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Floated, full and on middle, Nitish Kumar Reddy drives it straight to mid on.

DRINKS! Despite losing Yashasvi Jaiswal, India have scored runs at a quick rate, with skipper Shubman Gill leading the charge and already notching up a fifty. Nitish Kumar Reddy has been promoted and has looked up to the challenge, but has also been given a reprieve. West Indies started well with the ball, and they did test the Indian batters, but they just haven't found the consistency to keep the pressure on. Also, Anderson Phillip dropping Reddy has not helped them, as they cannot afford to do that if they want to keep the hosts under 500 here.

Justin Greaves to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Lands it full and outside off, driven away to deep point for a single by NKR.

Justin Greaves to Shubman Gill, Drifting it on the pads, Gill shuffles a bit and flicks it to deep mid-wicket for one.

Justin Greaves to Shubman Gill, With the keeper upto the stumps, Justin bowls a fuller ball, around off, Gill gets across and defends it into the deck.

Justin Greaves to Shubman Gill, SIX! WOAH! IMPERIOUS! Full, around middle, and it seems to be a slower ball. Shubman Gill uses his feet and picks it up. Swings his bat and deposits the ball over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

Justin Greaves to Shubman Gill, Pitched up, full and around off, driven back to mid off by the Indian skipper.

Justin Greaves to Shubman Gill, Angling in, on a length and around middle, Gill gets behind the line and defends it.

Jayden Seales gets a rest. Justin Greaves to bowl from this end now.

Jomel Warrican to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Keeps it shorter and around off, tucked away to mid-wicket off the back foot.

Jomel Warrican to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pulls his length back, does Jomel and bowls it outside off, Nitish goes back and punches it to mid off.

Jomel Warrican to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pushes through, full and around off, Nitish Kumar Reddy prods forward and blocks it.

Jomel Warrican to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Tossed up, full and around off, driven to cover off the front foot.

Jomel Warrican to Nitish Kumar Reddy, DROPPED! Anderson Phillip is the culprit, and the Windies can't afford to just put down these easy chances. Full and outside off, Nitish Kumar Reddy lunges and drives it towards mid off. He doesn't get the desired elevation and ends up playing it flat to mid off. Anderson doesn't even have to move an inch and gets down on his knees but fails to grab it. Spills out and let's see how costly it will prove for them.

Jomel Warrican to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shorter and around middle, NKR presses back and punches it to mid on.

Jayden Seales to Shubman Gill, Pitched up, going away, outside off, Gill gets a good stride forward and lets it go.

Jayden Seales to Shubman Gill, Touch fuller and around midlde, pushed back to the bowler off the front foot.

Jayden Seales to Shubman Gill, FOUR! GLORIOUS! FIFTY FOR INDIAN SKIPPER! Full and around middle, Shubman Gill prods forward and flicks it through the gap between mid-wicket and mid on for a boundary to bring his milestone. This is his 9th Test fifty, and it has been a flawless innings so far. He raises his bat to acknowledge the crowd's applause.

Jayden Seales to Shubman Gill, On a length and probing the batter, touch outside off, Shubman Gill prods forward and hangs his bat away from his body to defend it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Halt! Nitish Kumar Reddy has taken a blow on his left foot with a throw from the fielder. He looks in some pain here but is good to continue.

Jayden Seales to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Angling in, full and around middle, NKR flicks it to the right of short mid on and calls his partner for a quick single. Gill responds well this time and they both rush. However, the fielder picks up the ball to his right and fires a throw to the bowling end but hits the left boot of Nitish Kumar Reddy. He looks in a bit of pain. The ball, however, deflects away to the long on fence for a boundary. 5 runs added to the total!

Jayden Seales to Nitish Kumar Reddy, FOUR! PIERCED THE GAP! On a length but wide outside off, Nitish Kumar Reddy prods forward and lays his bat on the ball. Taps it down and finds the gap between backward point and gully for a boundary.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Pulls his length back, does Jomel and keeps the line around middle. Gill goes back and punches it down to cover.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, More spin, full and a bit outside off, Gill gets a big stride forward and pushes it to cover.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Tossed up, much fuller and around off, Shubman gets across on his front foot and defends it back to the bowler.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Slower through the air, full and around off, pushed away to cover off the front foot.

Jomel Warrican to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pushes through, full and outside off, Nitish Kumar Reddy lunges and drives it to the left of wide mid off for a single.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Begins with a full toss, around off, Gill drives it to beat the diving cover fielder to his left for a single.

Spin for the first time on Day 2 as Jomel Warrican replaces Anderson Phillip.

Jayden Seales to Nitish Kumar Reddy, From wide of the crease, on a hard length, angling in, around off, Nitish Kumar Reddy gets across on his front foot and blocks it into the deck.

Jayden Seales to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Attacking the stumps, on a length and seaming in, NKR prods forward and defends it.

Jayden Seales to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Again, a fuller delivery, angling in, around middle, Nitish gets across and flicks it to mid on.

Jayden Seales to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Bowled it full and around off, Nitish leans onto the delivery and cracks his drive but finds the mid off fielder.

Jayden Seales to Nitish Kumar Reddy, On a good length and outside off, NKR prods forward and dabs it down to backward point.

Jayden Seales to Shubman Gill, Nipping back in, on a length and around off, Gill gets across and nudges it to deep square leg for one.

Anderson Phillip to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Another bouncer, coming back into the batter, around middle, Nitish Kumar Reddy ducks underneath.

Anderson Phillip to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Touch fuller and around off, angling in, Nitish gets a good stride forward and defends it back to the bowler.

Anderson Phillip to Nitish Kumar Reddy, WIDE! A bouncer, outside off, that goes over the head of the batter. Nitish Kumar Reddy lets it go. A wide is given. It is the first extra the Windies have given so far.

Anderson Phillip to Shubman Gill, Again, the keeper is upto the stumps! Full and angling in, around middle, flicked away to deep square leg for a single.

Looks like West Indies are not really sure about the keeper's position as they keep on changing it.

Anderson Phillip to Shubman Gill, The keeper goes back to his usual position! Full and around off, Gill comes forward and drives it back to the bowler. The ball goes and hits the stumps at the bowling end.

Anderson Phillip to Shubman Gill, On a good length and a bit outside off, Shubman Gill prods forward and defends it.

West Indies are trying to test Shubman Gill's footwork here, as the keeper is standing upto the stumps now.

Anderson Phillip to Shubman Gill, FOUR! NICELY PLAYED! On a length, drifting on the pads, around middle, Shubman Gill gets across on his front foot and flicks it through the gap between mid-wicket and mid on for a boundary. 350 up for India!

Jayden Seales to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Angling in, back of a length and around midlde, Nitish goes back and drops it down beside the pitch on the off side.

Jayden Seales to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Lands it a bit fuller and around off, Reddy prods forward and pushes it to cover.

Jayden Seales to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Another back-of-a-length delivery, angling into the body of the batter, Nitish Kumar Reddy gets hurried for a bit but manages to drop it down off the upper half of the bat. The ball rolls down beside the strip on the leg side.

Jayden Seales to Nitish Kumar Reddy, An effort ball, short of a length and outside off, Nitish Kumar Reddy rises with the bounce but sways away from it, dropping his wrists.

Jayden Seales to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Nagging length and around off, angling in, NKR rides the bounce and taps it down to cover.

Jayden Seales to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pitched up, around middle, flicked it to mid on off the front foot.

Anderson Phillip to Shubman Gill, FOUR! TOP SHOT! Full and angling in, around middle, Shubman Gill advances and just taps his bat on the ball. It goes and beats the diving mid-wicket fielder to his left for a boundary.

Anderson Phillip to Shubman Gill, Back of a length and outside off, Shubman Gill presses back slightly and punches it to beat the diving extra cover fielder to his left for a couple of runs. The deep point mops it up to his right.

Anderson Phillip to Shubman Gill, On a hard length and around off, Shubman Gill uses his feet to negate the swing and defends it back to the bowler.

Anderson Phillip to Shubman Gill, Back of a length and around off, tapped down to mid on off the back foot.

Anderson Phillip to Shubman Gill, In-between length and around off, angling in, Gill takes a step forward and looks to flick it with an angled bat but gets an inside edge that rolls down to mid-wicket.

Anderson Phillip to Shubman Gill, On a good length and around off, tailing back in, Gill defends it to the left of the bowler.

Jayden Seales to Nitish Kumar Reddy, On a length and outside off, Nitish comes forward and drives it to mid off.

Jayden Seales to Nitish Kumar Reddy, EDGED AND FOUR! The Windies' pacers have been excellent this morning! Full and outside off, luring the batter into a drive and getting it to move away from there. Nitish Kumar Reddy prods forward and looks for an expansive drive but only manages to get a thick outside edge that races away to the right of second slip.

Jayden Seales to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Nagging length and outside off, going away, NKR sees the ball properly and lets it go.

Jayden Seales to Nitish Kumar Reddy, On a length and outside off, tapped down to cover off the front foot.

Jayden Seales to Nitish Kumar Reddy, On a length and over off, Nitish rides the bounce and drops it down to cover.

Jayden Seales to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Brings back in, on a length and around middle, NKR prods forward to defend it but gets an inside edge that rolls down to the left of deep fine leg. Two runs taken.

Anderson Phillip to Shubman Gill, FOUR! THRASHED! Touch fuller and outside off, Shubman Gill jumps onto that one and crunches it through cover point for another boundary.

Anderson Phillip to Shubman Gill, Sliding on the pads, tucked it to mid-wicket off the front foot.

Anderson Phillip to Shubman Gill, FOUR! CRUNCHED! Short of a good length and wide outside off, Shubman Gill gets width to free his arms and he cashes on it. Cuts it to the right of gully for a cracking boundary.

Anderson Phillip to Shubman Gill, Nipping back in, on a hard length and around middle, Gill shifts his weight on the front foot and looks to flick it but misses. Gets pinged high on his back thighpad.

Anderson Phillip to Shubman Gill, Back of a length and well outside off, going away, Gill taps it down to gully off his back foot.

Anderson Phillip to Shubman Gill, On a good length and outsside off, Gill throws his hands at it for a drive but gets an inside edge onto his front pad.

Jayden Seales to Nitish Kumar Reddy, FOUR! EXCELLENT HIT! Full and around off, Nitish Kumar Reddy leans onto the delivery and slices it through the gap between backward point and cover point for a boundary.

Jayden Seales to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Nagging length and angling away, outside off, dabbed down to cover off the back foot.

Jayden Seales to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Huge appeal for LBW, but the umpire shakes his head! On a hard length and around middle, tailing back in, Nitish Kumar Reddy prods forward but doesn't fully commit and tries to defend it, but gets beaten on the inside edge. Gets pinged high on his back thigh. Uh, the UltraEdge shows that it would have been umpire's call if the Windies had reviewed it.

Jayden Seales to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Greets the new batter with a corker, a yorker right at the toes, around middle, NKR manages to jam out.

Nitish Kumar Reddy is the next man in.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, OUT! YASHASVI JAISWAL IS RUN OUT! Oh, what just happened there? A proper brain-fade moment, and there is a huge mix-up between both batters, which eventually made Yashasvi Jaiswal lose his wicket, and he departs for 175 (258). Full and a bit outside off, Jaiswal gets across and drives it to the right of mid off and sets off for a quick single. He makes a loud call for a quick single and is already halfway down the pitch when his skipper, Shubman Gill, after taking a couple of steps and realising that the fielder is close to the ball, sends him back. A huge mix-up happens there, and Jaiswal tries to retrieve all the way back from there. But the mid off fielder, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, gets across to his right, picks up the ball, and makes a throw to the keeper after carefully watching where the batter is short. The keeper, Tevin Imlach, gets upto the stumps, just about collects the throw at the edge of the gloves, and breaks the stumps with the ball popping out on the impact. Jaiswal falls short of his crease, and he stands there in disbelief, looking at his skipper and telling him that that was his call for that single, and Gill should have responded, as they could have got a single there. But now, he walks back when the umpire asks him and misses out on his well-deserved double-hundred. India are 325/3.

Is that a run out? A massive moment early on Day 2! Yashasvi Jaiswal is not at all happy with Shubman Gill. The replay shows that the keeper has just managed to take the bails off, and Jaiswal is short of his crease.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pitched up, full and around off, Jaiswal covers his off stump and drives it to mid off.

Jayden Seales from the other end? Surely, he will be bowling from the other end.

Anderson Phillip to Shubman Gill, EDGED AND FOUR! Full and straight, around middle and leg, keep coming in with that over-the-wicket angle. Shubman Gill prods forward and looks to flick it but gets an inside edge that races down to the left of the keeper for a boundary.

Anderson Phillip to Shubman Gill, Angling in, on a length and around middle, Gill tucks it towards square leg where Alick Athanaze gets across to his right and puts in a dive to make a good stop to save a single at least.

Anderson Phillip to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Lands it full and seaming away, well outside off, luring the batter. Jaiswal prods forward and tries to drive it but gets a thick outside edge that dribbles away towards gully. The fielder tries to stop it low to his left but ends up parrying it towards deep point. A single taken.

Anderson Phillip to Shubman Gill, Slightly fuller and nipping back in, around middle, Gill gets across and goes forward to flick it to the right of mid on for a single.

Anderson Phillip to Yashasvi Jaiswal, First runs of Day 2! Hard length, pushing away, outside off, Jaiswal goes deep in his crease, gets on top of the bounce and punches it down to deep point for one.

Anderson Phillip to Yashasvi Jaiswal, From over the wicket, on a length, angling away, outside off, Jaiswal gets across, watches it carefully before shouldering his arms.

Everything is in place for the action to resume on Day 2 in Delhi. Both umpires have walked out, and so have the West Indies' players, who form a huddle beside the boundary cushions, where the skipper, Roston Chase, gives a pep talk. And now, they disperse to take their respective positions. Also, the two unbeaten overnight batters stride out where the skipper, Shubman Gill, will resume the innings alongside a centurion, Yashasvi Jaiswal. The Windies are starting with a seamer, Anderson Phillip, as the new ball is just 8 overs old. Here we go...

And what about the pitch? What can we expect? It still looks good for batting, yes, but there’s just some turn and uneven bounce to make things interesting. Expect some grip for Warrican and Pierre as the day wears on. The air’s heavy, the surface dry - perfect ingredients for slow turn and tactical cricket. Day 2 is going to be about mind games, mini-battles, and the slow poetry that makes Test cricket timeless!

For India, though, things are simple - control the controllables, crush the clock. They’ll want to bat till at least Tea, stretch that total beyond 500, and give their spinners a spicy pitch to work with later. With Jaiswal in god mode and Gill finding rhythm, the next challenge might be who gets the spotlight next. Expect some clean hitting once the new ball loses its edge, which is just 8 overs old, and maybe a Jadeja counterattack session can make the crowd go wild in Delhi, who have come in short numbers - as the empty stands are generally very rare in India.

So, what could be the plan of the West Indies? Early wickets. A breakthrough before Jaiswal gets that double hundred tattooed on the scorecard. If they can send both overnight batters packing early, suddenly India’s middle order will be walking into uncertainty. Roston Chase knows that, and they’ll expect sharper energy, smarter field placements, and maybe a few psychological plays too. Because, as Seneca once said, ‘Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity,’ and right now, the West Indies desperately need both.

But hey, let’s not count out the visitors just yet! West Indies have been hurt, but hurt teams sometimes roar the loudest. Warrican was their only shining light on Day 1, spinning webs and picking both wickets. He’ll need help, though. Seales and Phillip looked steady but lacked sting, and Chase’s spin looked more of a ‘search mode’ than ‘strike mode.’ The Caribbean unit will need a Day 2 that screams discipline, not desperation. Because we all know, one good morning session can shift this match right back into balance.

Day 1 was basically ‘The Yashasvi Jaiswal Show’ - starring a 173 unbeaten masterclass in patience, poise, and precision. But Day 2 won’t be going to just about building runs, as India will look to break the spirits of the visitors. India’s goal? Bat big, bat long for just one time, and bat the West Indies out of the game. Gill’s still fresh at the crease, Jaiswal’s eyeing a double, and the middle order - featuring Jadeja, Jurel, and Sundar - is waiting like lions in the pavilion. The question is - how high can India soar? 450? 550? Maybe more if the Windies keep missing their lengths.

Patience is a virtue, but in Test cricket, it’s also a weapon! As Day 2 of the second and final Test dawns over Delhi, India hold all the cards - 318/2 on the board, a centurion hungry for more, and a pitch that looks friendlier to batters than philosophers are to paradoxes. But wait, this is Test cricket, where momentum can flip faster than a T10 inning. Can the West Indies claw their way back into this match? Or are we about to witness another chapter in India’s fortress saga at home? On that note, hello and welcome to all of you for our ball-by-ball coverage!

... DAY 2, SESSION 1 ...

That wraps up the opening day of the second and final Test in New Delhi. Looking ahead to Day 2, India is expected to continue along familiar lines - batting with intent, and bat long to build a big total, unless a declaration late in the day comes in. For the West Indies, it is about putting the long day behind them and starting afresh, aiming to strike early with a couple of wickets in the initial hours. While they have shown glimpses of control, the situation calls for far greater conviction and consistency from the side. Day 2 begins on Saturday, 11th October, with the first ball scheduled to be bowled at 9.30 am IST (4 am GMT). Join us, then. Take care, cheers.

India's SAI SUDHARSAN, after crafting a solid 87, steps up for a quick chat with the broadcasters, speaking calmly about his innings and mindset. Begins by saying it feels good to have made a strong contribution and to have shared a crucial partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal in the middle. Adds that the plan now is to build a longer first innings and then look to bowl the opposition out twice to push for a strong result. Reflecting on his approach, Sai mentions that he wasn’t really thinking about scoring runs but rather about expressing himself freely. Notes that he felt more at ease in this innings, taking his time at the crease instead of rushing or forcing things to happen. Speaking with quiet gratitude, he admits that he’s happy with his knock but says there’s always that little voice in the head wanting more. Says that he wanted the century but remains thankful for what he achieved today, hoping to continue this form in the future. On Yashasvi Jaiswal, he smiles and says it’s thrilling to watch him bat from the other end. Praises Jaiswal’s ability to turn even good balls into boundaries, calling it both fascinating and pleasing to witness such shot-making up close. Further adds that there is no competition between him and Jaiswal, and he is learning a bit of the shots which can be converted into boundaries. About the pitch, he ends by saying that it can go slower and lower, as he thinks. Adds that the pitch would start to turn from tomorrow as the rough will get created, and the batting would become difficult going forward.

Jaiswal, meanwhile, continued with composed authority, while Gill settled in to craft yet another fluent fifty-plus partnership. Unlike the brisk scoring of the earlier two sessions, the runs had initially come at a more measured pace, with the occasional delivery gripping and turning to keep the batters alert. That changed in the second half of the final session, as runs began to flow freely against the new ball. Still, one constant remained - the surface retained its slow, testing nature throughout. Despite a long day in the field, West Indies showcased excellent ground fielding. Remarkably, across all 90 overs, they did not concede a single extra. But overall, it was a day of long grind for the tourists from the Caribbean with India putting up 318/2 on the board.

An exasperated West Indies side returned to the field desperate for a breakthrough in the final session, but once again, they seemed to be waiting for the batters to err rather than forcing the issue. Their approach grew increasingly defensive, and apart from a couple of DRS calls, a dropped catch, and a few false strokes earlier in the day, there was little to lift their spirits. As the innings wore on, genuine chances all but vanished. Yet, against the rhythm of play, Warrican conjured a moment of brilliance - a delivery that ripped viciously to outfox Sudharsan, denying him a well-deserved maiden Test hundred.

The second session was all about young Indian southpaws consolidating good starts. Yashasvi Jaiswal brought up a meticulously crafted century, while Sai Sudharsan grew increasingly assured with every passing delivery. India’s scoring rate soared, amassing 126 runs in 30 overs without the loss of a wicket. West Indies bowlers, despite their efforts, lacked penetration and conviction, often leaking boundaries at regular intervals, an emblem of their mounting frustration. The spinners failed to extract meaningful purchase from the surface, and Sai’s reprieve on 58 only deepened the visitors’ woes, signalling a long and laborious grind in the field.

India opted to bat first, on a pitch where runs were written in bold and capital. The first session in Delhi was a cautious yet steady one for India, with the openers negotiating early movement and swing with patience and determination against a disciplined start by Seales and Phillip. KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal saw through the testing period, both surviving nervy moments, but gradually found their rhythm. The black-soil pitch offered little bounce, staying slow and low at times, while the spinners extracted some turn from the bare patches, claiming KL Rahul’s wicket through a stumping. Jaiswal, after a slow start, settled in and looked confident, while Sai Sudharsan got a solid start in a crucial innings. West Indies used all their bowling resources, but the batters handled them with caution.

A day bossed up by the Indians in every sense, underlined by Yashasvi Jaiswal's marathon unbeaten knock of 173. In the final session, 32 overs were bowled and India scored 98 runs by losing just a single wicket, of Sai Sudharsan. On the other hand, it was an extremely exhausting day for West Indies. They struggled to find solutions to the relentless Indian onslaught and were comprehensively outplayed from start to end.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Full and around middle, Gill prods forward to defend it but gets an inside edge that rolls down to the left of short leg. That will be STUMPS ON DAY 1!

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Full and around off, Gill uses his feet and drives it back to the bowler.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Tossed up, full and around middle, SG prods forward and defends it towards short leg.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Flatter, full and around middle, defended it towards extra cover off the front foot.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Short and around leg, Gill again misses his flick. The keeper gathers it to his left.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Quicker, fuller, but down leg, Gill misses his flick. The keeper does well to move to his left to grab it behind the wickets.

Alrighty then. The final over of the day coming up. Jomel Warrican (19-2-60-2) will deliver the final six balls of Day 1.

Anderson Phillip to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On a good length and over off, Jaiswal defends it to the left of mid off.

Anderson Phillip to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On a length and just outside off, Jaiswal prods forward and blocks it back to the bowler.

Anderson Phillip to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Slanting across, on a hard length and over the top of the off stump, Yashasvi rides the bounce and dabs it down to gully.

Anderson Phillip to Yashasvi Jaiswal, In-between length and around off, YJ gets behind the line and defends it into the deck.

Anderson Phillip to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On a length and around off, Jaiswal lets the ball arrive and taps it down to the left of gully.

Anderson Phillip to Shubman Gill, Angling in, full and on the pads, flicked away to deep backward square leg for one.

Only 2 overs remain in the day's play. Anderson Phillip (12-2-43-0) to continue.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full and outside off, Jaiswal gets forward and shoulders his arms.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! HOLDS THE POSE! Full and outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal leans onto the delivery, bends down one knee and drives it through the gap between cover and mid off for a good-looking boundary. What a sight to watch.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Back of a length and closer to the off stump, comes in, Jaiswal at first looks to defend but then decides to leave it, withdrawing his bat.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, At 136 kph, nagging length and a bit outside off, Jaiswal gets across and taps it down to cover.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Massive appeal for LBW from the bowler and the keeper, but the umpire shakes his head. Roston Chase has a chat with his keeper, bowler and the slip fielders before he takes a review. On a length and around off, going across the batter from an over-the-wicket angle. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets across, goes deep in his crease and rises with the bounce before shouldering his arms. He offers no shot, and the ball thuds high on his back thigh pad. Ball Tracking comes up with the ball going over the stumps. The onfield call stays and the Windies lose a review.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full and outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal strides forward and drives it towards cover. The fielder there gets across and dives to his right. Gets his right hand on the ball and it slows down a bit. He gets up and hunts it down but both batters take two runs.

Anderson Phillip to Shubman Gill, On a good length and around middle, tucked it down to mid-wicket off the back foot.

Anderson Phillip to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Lands it full and outside off, driven towards mid off for a quick single.

Anderson Phillip to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Edged but short! On a length and outside off, slanting across the batter, Jaiswal hangs his bat without much footwork and tries to guide it with soft hands. It kisses the outside edge but lands before the second slip fielder, who collects it on the bounce.

Anderson Phillip to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! MUSCLED! Anderson Phillip overcompensates and bowls it too fuller and outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal prods forward and thrashes it to the right of extra cover. Though it is played a bit uppishly but the ball goes in the gap and races away to the sweeper cover fence.

Anderson Phillip to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! TIMED! On a length and wide outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal goes deep in his crease, waits and opens his bat face off late. Glides it to beat the diving deep point fielder to his right for a boundary.

Anderson Phillip to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On a hard length and over off, Yashasvi Jaiswal rides the bounce and punches it to the left of deep point for a couple of runs. Also, a 50-run stand is up between this pair.

Jayden Seales to Shubman Gill, Nagging length and outside off, angling away, dabbed down to extra cover by SG.

Jayden Seales to Shubman Gill, FOUR! A GIFT, ACCEPTED! Seales slips out a low full toss, outside off, Shubman Gill just prods forward and lays bat on the ball. Drives it through the gap between mid off and extra cover for a boundary. 300 UP FOR INDIA!

Jayden Seales to Shubman Gill, Again, on the fuller side and around off, defended back to the bowler off the front foot.

Jayden Seales to Shubman Gill, Much fuller, angling in from wide of the crease and around off, Shubman Gill leans onto the delivery and blocks it. There is some exchange of words between Jayden Seales and the Indian skipper.

Jayden Seales to Shubman Gill, Some outward movement, on a length and outside off, moves away, Gill comes forward and shoulders his arms.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pitched up, around off, Jaiswal strides forward and drives it to the left of mid off for a quick single.

Anderson Phillip to Shubman Gill, Curving back in, on a length and around off, Gill presents a full face of the bat and defends it.

Goodness me! A proper rugby collision between Gill and Tevin Imlach. Both look in pain. Gill gets rid of his helmet immediately as the physios from both camps rush out to check them for a precautionary concussion test. Imlach at the batting end, shifted to his left, eyes fixed on the ball to collect the wayward throw, and Gill rammed into the keeper while completing the single, and the two players collided. After getting the required medical attention, both are back on their feet and we are good to continue.

Anderson Phillip to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tight single! Full and around middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal prods forward and flicks it towards mid-wicket. The fielder dives to his right and sticks out his right hand to make a half-stop. The ball rolls away to the left of mid on, where Jayden Seales gets across there and fires a wide throw towards the batting end. Though the keeper, Tevin Imlach, is coming up to the stumps, moving to his left, the throw is a bit off radar and it hits the shoulder of Shubman Gill at the batting end. Gill's helmet also collides a bit with the keeper's arm, and both look in pain. The physio is out to have a check.

Anderson Phillip to Yashasvi Jaiswal, At 129.9 kph, on a length and around off, Jaiswal gets forward and defends it to mid off.

Anderson Phillip to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nagging length and around off, YJ prods forward and taps it down to cover.

Anderson Phillip to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Back of length, on the top of the off stump, Jaiswal gets behind the line and defends it to the right of the bowler.

Anderson Phillip to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On a length, pushing across the batter, outside off, Jaiswal gets on top of the bounce and punches it but straight to the cover fielder.

Jayden Seales to Shubman Gill, Brings back in a bit, on a length but still outside off, Gill gets his front leg forward and across before shouldering his arms.

Jayden Seales to Shubman Gill, On a good length, moving away, well outside off, Gill watches it carefully and decides to let it go to the keeper.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Angling in, on a length and around middle, Jaiswal gets across and uses his wrists to flick it to the left of mid-wicket. Three runs taken before the mid-wicket fielder, Alick Athanaze, could mop it up in the deep.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Another slash! Full and outside off, moving away, Jaiswal gets his front leg forward and looks for a big-booming drive but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On a length, closer to the off stump, pushing across, Jaiswal covers his off stump and shoulders his arms.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, A swing and a miss! On a hard length, angling away from the batter, outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal gets across, goes deep in his crease and throws his hands at it. Looks to slash but misses.

Change? Yes. Jayden Seales (13-1-45-0) is back on. He replaces Khary Pierre. Seales didn't have a promising day so far, but can he end it on a high note? Let's find out...

Anderson Phillip to Shubman Gill, On a length and outside off, Shubman prods forward and dabs it down to cover point.

Anderson Phillip to Shubman Gill, On a hard length and outside off, angling away, SG presses back and cuts it well but finds the backward point fielder.

Anderson Phillip to Shubman Gill, Pitched up, shaping in, around off, Gill gets across on his front foot and tucks it to mid-wicket.

Anderson Phillip to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Over-the-wicket angle, on a length and outside off, moving away from the batter, Jaiswal rides the bounce and pushes it through covers for one.

Anderson Phillip to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Goes a bit fuller but down the leg side, Jaiswal gets across and tries to flick it but misses. The ball brushes his back pad and goes to the right of the keeper behind the wickets, where Tevin Imlach pouches it low and appeals for caught behind but the umpire turns it down.

Anderson Phillip to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Slanting across, just outside off, on a length, Jaiswal covers his off stump and punches it down to mid off.

And there we go. With just 8 overs remaining in the day's play, the second new ball is taken by West Indies. Anderson Phillip (9-2-30-0) is brought back into the attack and replaces Jomel Warrican.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, More spin, full and around middle, Gill prods forward and nudges it to short leg.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, Slower and shorter, around off, Gill taps it down to cover with soft hands.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, A bit shorter and around off, Shubman Gill gets a big stride forward and defends it to the left of the bowler.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, Full and outside off, driven to covers off the front foot.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, 150 FOR JAISWAL! Short and on the pads, Yashasvi Jaiswal goes back and tucks it to deep backward square leg for a single to bring his milestone. Raises his bat to soak in the applause. He is just getting better and better with each milestone. Truly a marathon knock from him so far and he has shown that appetite of scoring runs time and again. This is his 5th 150 score. Remarkable numbers!

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short and outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal presses back and punches it to the right of extra cover. Shai Hope gives it a big chase from extra cover and mops it up. Two runs taken.

Scratch our predictions from the previous over. The new ball hasn't been taken yet. Spin to continue. Khary Pierre (19-1-71-0) to bowl.

Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Lands it full and around off, Jaiswal gets a big stride forward and uses his wrists to knock it down to long on for one.

Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Round-arm delivery, full and around middle, Jaiswal prods forward and blocks it.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, From around the wicket, full and outside off, Gill lunges and drives it through covers for a single.

Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sliding in, full and on the pads, knocked down to long on for a single.

Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Touch shorter and outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal goes back, and waits well before guiding it to the left of first slip for a couple of runs. Deep backward point cuts it off to his right.

Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tossed up, full and around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal strides forward and pushes it back to the bowler.

The second new ball is now available for West Indies. It has been handed over by the fourth umpire to Richard Illingworth. However, the visitors have decided to hold off on taking it for the moment. Jomel Warrican, with figures of 18-2-55-2, will continue to operate with the old ball. Perhaps the decision stems from the fact that Warrican has managed to trouble the batters from his current end, getting some grip and turn from those bare patches. West Indies might be waiting to take the new ball from the other end, where the surface has a bit more grass and could offer greater assistance to the pacer.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Slower through the air, full and outside off, driven towards wide mid off for a quick single by YJ.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Good effort! Full and around off, Jaiswal strides out and pushes it towards mid on. The fielder from mid-wicket sprints across to his right a bit and dives to make a good stop to restrict at least a single.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, A bit quicker, full and around off, Jaiswal lunges and wrists it to mid-wicket.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, Another full delivery, outside off, SG prods forward and drives it through covers for one.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, Round-arm delivery, full and around middle and leg, Gill gets forward and goes across to tuck it to short leg with soft hands.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pushes through, short and on the pads, Jaiswal swivels and taps it down towards backward square leg for a single.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Full and around off, Gill goes inside out and drives it to cover.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Full and around middle, defended back to the bowler off the front foot.

Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Floated up, full and around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal gets down and tries to defend it but gets a leading edge which rolls down in the gap towards backward point for a single.

Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Loopy one, full and around middle, blocked out into the pitch by Jaiswal.

Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! PUNISHED! Short and wide outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal quickly rocks back and cuts it through the big gap at extra covers for a boundary.

Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Slower through the air, shorter and around off, Jaiswal works it away to backward square leg with soft hands and wants a single but is sent back by his skipper.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, Shorter and wide, outside off, dabbed down to backward point.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, FOUR! A boundary after a while for India, in almost 6 overs! Full and on the pads, Shubman Gill gets down and picks it up. Sweeps it over the square leg fielder for a boundary.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, Tossed up, full and around middle, defended back to the bowler off the front foot.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sliding it, shorter and on the pads, Jaiswal swivels and nudges it to deep backward square leg for one.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dragged length and around middle, Jaiswal goes back and works it away to mid-wicket.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flatter, full and around off, Jaiswal prods forward and smothers the spin.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Slower through the air, full and around off, Gill gets forward and goes across to defend it into the deck.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Spears it, full and around off, Gill comes forward and pushes it to cover.

Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flighted, full and around off, YJ strides forward and knocks it down to long on for one.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Drops it shorter and outside off, Shubman Gill rocks back and cuts it to deep point for a single.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Angles in, full and outside off, Gill prods forward and keeps it out to cover.

Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Uh... sharp turn with some grip, also it stays a bit low, full around middle, Jaiswal goes back and manages to flick it off the inside half of the bat towards backward square leg. A single taken.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, Darting in on the pads, Gill gets across and drills it to mid-wicket.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, Floated up, full and around middle, Shubman prods forward and pushes it to mid off.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, Brings back in, full and around middle, SG prods forward and tucks it to mid-wicket.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, Flatter, full and around off, Gill uses his feet and drives it to mid off.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, Pushes through, full and around off, tucked it to short leg off the front foot.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, Darts in with an around-the-wicket angle, full and around middle, Gill pushes it to the right of the bowler off the front foot.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Sliding in, full and on the pads, Gill tucks it towards backward square leg for a single.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Floated up, full and around off, Gill lunges and keeps it out towards cover.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Lands it full and around off, blocked out towards cover off the front foot.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Oh, sharp! Angling in from wide of the crease, full and around off, Shubman Gill comes forward to defend it but gets a thick outside edge. It hits the front pad and lands ahead of the first slip fielder.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Slower through the air, full and around off, SG strides forward and defends it back to the bowler.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Tossed up, full and around off, Gill prods forward and blocks it.

DRINKS BREAK! India's domination continues, as both Jaiswal and Sudharsan relentlessly piled on runs, perfectly executing Captain Shubman Gill's plan, which he mentioned at the toss, to post a big total. This momentum has been scary for the West Indies, who have tried everything only to be defeated by a pitch excellent for batting and their own flatness in the field. However, a crucial lapse in judgment cost Sudharsan his maiden Test ton, falling for 87 after surviving an earlier scare on 58. Yet, Jaiswal is still poised after a daddy hundred, and Captain Gill, fresh to the crease, has already shown positive intent by smashing a boundary. The only effective weapon for the Windies has been spinner Jomel Warrican, whose two moments of sharp turn resulted in both wickets. Can the Windies maintain this momentary tightness and find more breakthroughs, or will India assert their authority further and close the day with surgical precision? Find out with us!

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, Quicker delivery at 88.9 kph, outside off. Shubman Gill rocks back and cuts it away to deep point for an easy single.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, On a flatter trajectory, full on middle. Shubman Gill pushes it back to the bowler.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, Flat and full in front of the sticks. Shubman Gill smothers the spin.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, Full and on middle. Shubman Gill flicks it to the right of Khary.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Drops it short and on middle. Yashasvi Jaiswal punches it down to long on for a single.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flatter and shorter on the leg stump. Jaiswal nudges it to square leg.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Flights it full and in front of the sticks. Gill taps it back to the bowler. A quiet over for a change.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, A round-arm delivery, full and on middle. Gill prods forward and eases it back to Jomel.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Nice and full, on off. Shubman Gill blocks right under the bat.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Full and outside off. Gill pushes it firmly to short cover.

Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Floated fuller and on off. Yashasvi Jaiswal strides ahead and flicks across to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Drifting in from a length, around off. Shubman Gill hangs back and cuts it to deep point for a single.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tossed-up delivery, full and on off. Yashasvi Jaiswal takes a giant stride ahead to block.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Fullish, on leg, clipped to square leg.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Sweetly driven! Wide outside off and a bit too full. Yashasvi Jaiswal expands his arms and carves it to vast open space at deep point for a boundary.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Length ball, on middle, punched firmly back to Pierre.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flatter delivery, on a length, into the batter. Yashasvi Jaiswal tries to work it across to square leg but misses on the inside edge. The ball lobs off the back pad and rolls to the off side.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full and pushed through on off. Yashasvi Jaiswal drives it back to Pierre.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Oh, another one that spins sharply! Full and around off, prodigiously turning away from the right-hander. Shubman Gill leans forward and then decides to leave.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Very full, on off, angling in. Shubman Gill watchfully blocks under the bat.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Arm delivery, full and tossed on off. Shubman Gill gets on the front foot and tries to push it away, but gets a thick outside edge, and the ball rolls wide of the first slip.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Another full delivery and Gill pushes it to the right of Warrican.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Slides into the batter, full and on middle. Gill pushes it firmly back to the bowler.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Full and wide outside off. Shubman Gill checks it closely on the front foot and opts to leave.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, Full and on the pads, sliding further down leg. Shubman Gill tickles it behind to the right of short fine leg for a single.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, FOUR! The Indian skipper is off the mark! Serves it fuller and on middle, does Pierre. Shubman Gill collapses the back knee into the pitch and slogs it over mid-wicket for a boundary.

Khary Pierre to Shubman Gill, Around the stumps, full and on middle. Shubman Gill lunges forward and flicks it to short mid-wicket.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Too full and around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal drives it between deep point and deep cover for an easy single.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full and outside off, spinning in. Yashasvi Jaiswal leans forward and pads it away.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sharp turn into the left-hander, Jaiswal nudges it to square leg.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Nice and full, outside off, Gill drives it to short extra cover. A successful over for West Indies.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Full and around off, driven off the front foot to mid off.

Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Slides into the middle stump, on a fuller length. Shubman Gill strides across and clips it to mid-wicket.

The skipper, Shubman Gill, walks in at 4.

Jomel Warrican to Sai Sudharsan, OUT! LBW! Jomel Warrican provides another magical delivery, which finally produces another wicket. He gets his second wicket. Only the second occasion including KL Rahul's dismissal when the ball has spun extravagantly. This is pitched outside off, on a length. It lands and grips very sharply into the batter and also stays low on the bounce. Sai Sudharsan is trapped in the crease, neither going on the back foot nor committing on the front foot. He tries to bring the bat in front of the pads to tuck it across, but gets late and hoodwinked by the lack of bounce and excessive turn on it. Gets rapped on the flap of the front pad. A huge appeal for LBW, and the finger is raised. Sudharsan walks to Jaiswal, and with just one second remaining on the timer, he opts for a review. No need to check UltraEdge, and the Ball Tracking comes up with three reds. The 193-run stand is broken, and Sai Sudharsan will be very disappointed as he misses out on his maiden Test century. He departs for 87 (165) and India are 251/2.

Is that OUT? Sai Sudharsan got pinged LBW on his back pad, and he has taken a review to send it upstairs. No need for the UltraEdge as the ball has missed the bat clearly, reckons the third umpire, while Ball Tracking presents three reds with the ball projected to hit the leg stump. India lose a review and Sai walks back, missing out on his maiden Test ton.

Jomel Warrican to Sai Sudharsan, Spins in from the fourth, full in length. Sai Sudharsan lunges ahead and defends it straight back to the bowler.

Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flat and quick, outside off. Jaiswal chop-cuts it to widish backward point for a single.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Lands it on a length, around middle and leg. Yashasvi Jaiswal plays with a vertically angled bat and punches it down to widish long on for a single. 250 UP FOR INDIA! The slowest set of 50 runs for India so far as it took 98 balls from 200 to 250.

Khary Pierre to Sai Sudharsan, Full and at 81.1 kph, around off. Sai Sudharsan drills it to mid off for a single.

Khary Pierre to Sai Sudharsan, Pushed through full and outside off. Sai strides across and drives to short cover.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Very slow through the air, on a length, Yashasvi Jaiswal nudges it with soft hands through square leg for a single.

Khary Pierre to Sai Sudharsan, Drifts into the batter, on middle. Sai Sudharsan tickles it behind to deep fine leg for a single.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Over the stumps, flat and sliding onto the pads. Yashasvi Jaiswal tucks it behind square on the leg side for a single.

Spin from both ends. Khary Pierre is back, replacing Jayden Seales.

Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pushed around off, on a fuller length. Yashasvi Jaiswal tries to play it straight, but gets a thick outside edge and the ball rolls past the first slip's right for a single.

Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jaiswal takes a giant stride ahead and knocks this full ball to the left of Warrican who dives and stops it.

Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On a fullish length, Jaiswal pushes it to short cover.

Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pushed through full and on off. Yashasvi Jaiswal takes a huge stride ahead and blocks.

Jomel Warrican to Sai Sudharsan, Straighter and on a length at 85.8 kph. Sai Sudharsan punches it through the vacant mid on region for a single.

Jomel Warrican to Sai Sudharsan, The stumps are attacked, on a length, Sai Sudharsan rocks back and tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Another short break for the hydration drinks for both batters. The umpires are telling them to rush in. Also, a change as Jomel Warrican returns.

Jayden Seales to Sai Sudharsan, Back of a length, into the batter. Sai Sudharsan hops back and tucks it wide of mid-wicket for a single.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Hard length, on top of middle, angling in. Yashasvi Jaiswal plays it very late. He opens the bat face very late and runs it behind to deep third for a single.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Outside off and a fuller length. Yashasvi Jaiswal drives it along the carpet to cover-point.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Slightly full and on the fifth stump line. Yashasvi Jaiswal drives it straight to mid off.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, TEMPTER! Seales runs in hard and spears it full and just around the corridor of uncertainty. Yashasvi Jaiswal is forced to get forward and tries to block, but the ball, with the hint of reverse, zips past the outside edge.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pitched wide on off, on a good length. Yashasvi Jaiswal makes a watchful leave.

Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, Too full, on off, carved down to mid off.

Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, Pitched fuller and around middle and off. Sai Sudharsan lunges forward and smothers the spin.

Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, Short in length, outside off. Sai Sudharsan cuts it to backward point.

Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, On middle, full in length. Sai Sudharsan defends it onto the pitch.

Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, Nicely tossed up, full and on off. Sai Sudharsan leans on and blocks.

Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, FOUR! Well timed! A boundary after almost 6 overs for India! Full and on middle, drifting in. Sai Sudharsan plants the front foot forward and drives it straight down the ground, beating mid on to his right for a boundary.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Very full, shaping away from off. Yashasvi Jaiswal drives it inside-out to short cover.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Fired in on a good length, angling in. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets behind the line and blocks it off the back foot.

Jayden Seales to Sai Sudharsan, Back of a length, at the pads. Sai Sudharsan wrists it to deep square leg for an easy single.

Jayden Seales to Sai Sudharsan, Bangs it short, but goes down leg. Sai Sudharsan gets inside the line and leaves.

Jayden Seales to Sai Sudharsan, A bit too full and on off. Sai Sudharsan knocks it straight back to Seales, who tries to gather it with both hands on the follow-through, but the ball bursts through his palms and deflects toward the mid off fielder.

Jayden Seales to Sai Sudharsan, Fuller ball, outside off, steered off the back foot to gully.

Short hydration drinks break for both batters, as the humidity is high. Seales to continue.

Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, Overpitched on middle. Sai Sudharsan forces down to mid on for a single.

Roston Chase to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Slides one into the batter, on a length. Yashasvi Jaiswal rocks back and nudges it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Roston Chase to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full and round-arm delivery, outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal spreads on the crease and tries to cut it square, but ends up chopping it off the inner half of the bat.

Roston Chase to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Another full delivery, outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal drives it to the right of Roston.

Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, In-drifter, full and on middle. Sai Sudharsan plays inside out to mid off and calls Jaiswal through for a quick single.

Roston Chase to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nicely flighted up, full and on middle. Yashasvi Jaiswal flicks it off the front foot to wide long on for a single.

Jayden Seales to Sai Sudharsan, Too full around off, driven straight to mid off.

Jayden Seales to Sai Sudharsan, This one skids through, on a good length, on middle. Sai Sudharsan blocks off the inner half of the bat to widish mid-wicket.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Length-delivery, on the pads. Jaiswal works it across to deep square leg for a single.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, BEATEN! This one just holds its line, full and on the fourth stump line. Yashasvi Jaiswal doesn’t get fully forward, attempting a punch through the covers, but is beaten on the outside edge by the faintest of margins.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Slams the deck hard, around off. Yashasvi Jaiswal hangs back and punches it solidly to cover-point.

Jayden Seales to Sai Sudharsan, Touch fuller and on off. Sai Sudharsan presses ahead and works it to deep backward point for a single.

Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, In-drifter, on a length, outside off with some bounce. Sai Sudharsan is taken aback but controls the shot and punches it to deep point for an easy single.

Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, Tossed up, full and on middle. Sai Sudharsan flicks it to mid on.

Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, Drifts it into the leg stump line, on a dragged length. Sai Sudharsan uses his wrists to whip it a bit uppishly, towards deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, Pushed fuller and on off. Sai Sudharsan blocks it watchfully.

Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, Slowish delivery, full and on middle. Sai Sudharsan takes a giant stride forward to defend.

Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, Too full, on the legs, clipped to backward square leg.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Spears it full and around off. Yashasvi Jaiswal deliberately opens the bat face late and works it to the gully fielder. A direct hit from the man, which uproots the middle stump, but Jaiswal has already ploughed his bat inside the popping crease.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Angles in on middle, on a back of a length. Yashasvi Jaiswal covers the stumps and blocks it back to the bowler.

Jayden Seales to Sai Sudharsan, Fractionally fuller length, on off, nipping away. Sai Sudharsan opens the bat face late and steers it to backward point for a single.

Jayden Seales to Sai Sudharsan, Fullish, around off. Sai Sudharsan forces it inside out to short cover.

Jayden Seales to Sai Sudharsan, Fuller and on middle. Sai Sudharsan presses forward and keeps it out to point.

Jayden Seales to Sai Sudharsan, Around the stumps, on top of off, on a length. Sai Sudharsan punches it off the back foot. It stays in the air briefly before mid on mops it to his right.

Spin or pace? It will be the right-arm pace of Jayden Seales from the other end. 9-1-39-0 so far.

Roston Chase to Yashasvi Jaiswal, The length is pulled back, around off. Yashasvi Jaiswal hangs back and knocks it to short cover.

Roston Chase to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flighted up, full and on off. Yashasvi Jaiswal leans forward to block.

Roston Chase to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nice and full, around off, blocked off the front foot.

Roston Chase to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Very full on middle, Jaiswal flicks it wide of deep mid-wicket for a couple.

Roston Chase to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Expertly played! Wide outside off, on a fuller length. Yashasvi Jaiswal takes a considerable stride forward and slashes hard at it and finds the gap between cover-point and backward point for a boundary.

Roston Chase to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Grips a bit around off, on a length. Sai hangs back and punches it to short cover.

Back for the third and final session! Both umpires have walked out back in the middle, and so have the players of the West Indies. Also, the two unbeaten batters of India, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan, have stridden out to resume the innings. The skipper, Roston Chase, himself will start the proceedings. Here we go...

... DAY 1, THIRD SESSION ...

So, what’s for the final session? India will be looking to make hay while the sun is still shining - at least get around 350 or more from here and not lose wickets. Both batters will be eyeing to go unbeaten by stumps. For the West Indies, it’s time to regroup, reset, and maybe throw in something unpredictable, because conventional just isn’t cutting it today. Will they find a late burst of magic? Or will Jaiswal and Sudharsan continue painting a masterpiece? Whatever happens, it’s going to be a long final session for the visitors. Hop on as the action will resume again at 2.30 pm IST (9 am GMT) for the third session!

The Windies bowlers, though, will feel like they’ve been bowling on a treadmill - lots of effort, but no movement. Seales, Phillip, Chase, Warrican… all tried, all toiled, and yet, there wasn’t a sniff of a breakthrough. Sai Sudharsan, who came in under a bit of pressure after a quiet debut series in England, looked more assured than ever - solid in defence, elegant in strokeplay. His fifty was pure class, where patience meets precision. Meanwhile, the West Indies’ fielding and energy just seemed to dip as the sun grew hotter. Jomel Warrican shelled a catch of Sai when he was on 58, showing that their shoulders are dropped, and so were their chances of making an impact this session.

Shubman Gill won the toss in the morning and backed his boys to bat first, and it’s been a decision written in gold so far. India were 94/1 at Lunch, with KL Rahul falling for a neat 38. But since then? It’s been all India. Jaiswal picked up right where he left off in the first session - timing crisp drives, pulling with intent, and sweeping with swagger. Three boundaries in the very first over after Lunch set the tone, and boy, the flow never stopped.

DOMINATION! With a capital D! The second session was all about India’s young guns making batting look like a walk in Arun Jaitley Stadium. 126 runs without a single wicket - that’s the story of the afternoon. Yashasvi Jaiswal brought up yet another century, his seventh in Tests - seriously, is this guy even 23 or 33? - while Sai Sudharsan is looking ice-cool on 71, cruising towards his maiden ton. The pair has now added 162 runs for the second wicket and counting. India are looking commanding and cruising, while the West Indies are searching and sweating.

Jayden Seales to Sai Sudharsan, Solid in defense, is Sudharsan! Fuller delivery, angling in from the off pole. Sai Sudharsan takes a good stride forward and blocks it confidently. And that will be TEA ON DAY 1!

Jayden Seales to Sai Sudharsan, Short of a length, outside off. Sai Sudharsan rides the bounce and dabs it on the bounce to the gully fielder.

Jayden Seales to Sai Sudharsan, Hard length, sliding into the batter. Sai Sudharsan hangs back and tucks it to the left of short mid-wicket, where Jomel Warrican dives and intercepts it nicely.

Jayden Seales to Sai Sudharsan, Very full and on off. Sai Sudharsan meets the ball right under the bat and blocks it out.

Jayden Seales to Sai Sudharsan, Full and angling in on off. Sai Sudharsan prods forward and drives it to mid off.

Jayden Seales to Sai Sudharsan, FOUR! A shot and a half from Sai! Seales serves it wide on off, on a good length. Sai Sudharsan cashes on the width and uses his wrists before he cuts it square through backward point for a boundary.

A change. The spearhead of the Windies, Jayden Seales, is back. 8-1-35-0 so far.

Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, Had to hurry! Length ball, drifting in with the arm, around off. Sai Sudharsan punches it wide of short cover and calls Jaiswal through for a quick single. Jaiswal is the one running at the danger end, but makes home before the flat throw arrives to the keeper.

Roston Chase to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Slightly short in length, just outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal plays the good old-school late cut. Delicately runs it to the left of the first slip. Jayden Seales from backward point chases it before the ropes and keeps the batters down to three runs.

Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, Full and drifting on middle. Sai Sudharsan flicks it to long on for a single.

Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, In-drifter, full and around off. Sai Sudharsan drills it to widish mid off.

Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, Tossed up, full and on off. Sai Sudharsan looks to drive but gets a thick inside edge onto the front pad. The ball then rolls to short cover.

Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, Bustles from around the stumps and lands it full on middle. Sai stands tall and knocks it across the strip on the leg side.

Justin Greaves to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Slants it across off, on a fuller length, with just a hint of reverse as well. Yashasvi Jaiswal closely watches it and leaves.

Justin Greaves to Sai Sudharsan, Short and on off. Sai Sudharsan controls the pull shot to deep square leg for a single.

Justin Greaves to Sai Sudharsan, Pitched full, but outside leg. Sai clips the pace-off delivery to short mid-wicket.

Justin Greaves to Sai Sudharsan, Back of a length, outside off. Sai Sudharsan presses forward and drives it straight to the fielder at cover-point.

Justin Greaves to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Slams the deck hard, on middle. Yashasvi Jaiswal rises with the bounce and drops it across, to the vacant square leg region for a single.

Justin Greaves to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Gentle pace around off, on a length. Yashasvi Jaiswal taps it with soft hands to the off side.

Roston Chase to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pushed fuller and sliding on the leg stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal flicks it behind square on the leg side for a single.

Roston Chase to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flighted delivery on a fuller length, around off. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets a huge stride forward and blocks underneath his bat.

Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, Pulls the length by a yard, does Chase, drifting it towards the pads. Sai Sudharsan rocks back and taps it across to deep backward square leg for a single. This brings up the 150-run partnership between Sai Sudharsan and Yashasvi Jaiswal!

Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, Much fuller and on middle, clipped to short mid-wicket.

Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, A flatter delivery, short and outside off, Sai Sudharsan cuts it to the backward point fielder.

Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, Tossed up, on a length, drifting into the batter. Sai stands tall and tucks across to mid on.

Justin Greaves to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short-pitched delivery, keeping low on the bounce, on top of the sticks. Yashasvi Jaiswal ducks underneath it.

Justin Greaves to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Fairly outside off, full in length. Yashasvi Jaiswal is happy to leave this harmless delivery.

Justin Greaves to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Good length, angled outside off, Jaiswal leaves.

Justin Greaves to Yashasvi Jaiswal, A gentle-paced delivery from Greaves, on a good length, on the pads. Yashasvi Jaiswal misses to whip it to the leg side and wears on the thigh pad. The ball then rolls past the leg stump and Jaiswal flicks it further away with his bat, ensuring that it doesn't roll back into the stumps.

Justin Greaves to Sai Sudharsan, Short of a good length, angling away from the batter. Sai Sudharsan swivels and controls the pull shot along the ground for a single at deep square leg.

Justin Greaves to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Back of a length, on middle and leg, Yashasvi Jaiswal nudges it to deep square leg for a single.

Roston Chase to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full on middle, flicked to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Roston Chase to Yashasvi Jaiswal, A low full toss and just around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal cracks the drive, but it is stopped by an alert dive to the left from Alick Athanaze stationed at short extra cover.

Roston Chase to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pushed through, full and on middle, driven back to the bowler.

Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, Flat and on the legs, Sai Sudharsan clips the full ball to widish mid-wicket for a single. This is Sai Sudharsan's highest individual score in his Test career so far!

Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, Tossed up, full and just outside off. Sai Sudharsan gets on the front foot and drives past the diving cover fielder to his left. Khary Pierre from mid off sprints to his right and chases the ball as it slows down on the way to the ropes at deep extra cover. Two taken.

Roston Chase to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short and on middle. Jaiswal steers it to deep backward square leg for an easy single.

Change. The skipper, Roston Chase, brings himself back in. 6-0-26-0 so far.

Justin Greaves to Sai Sudharsan, Nagging length, outside off, Sai leaves this harmless delivery.

Justin Greaves to Sai Sudharsan, Short and spongy bounce, going over the head, on middle. Sai sways away from the line and leaves.

Justin Greaves to Yashasvi Jaiswal, A crisp pull shot from Jaiswal on this short delivery, but that only adds a single as there is protection at deep square leg. 200 UP FOR INDIA!

Justin Greaves to Sai Sudharsan, Fuller delivery, on a fractionally fuller length, Sai Sudharsan steers it towards deep backward point for a single.

Justin Greaves to Sai Sudharsan, Short and angling into the batter. Punched off the back foot to cover.

Justin Greaves to Sai Sudharsan, DROPPED! What a costly drop this is! Pretty lazy from Sudharsan as well, as he tries to flick the short ball, coming into his body, to the leg side. But he closes the bat face very early and gets a leading edge to the right of short mid-wicket. Jomel Warrican dives full-stretch to his right and even gets his hands on the ball, but shells it eventually. Loses possession of the ball, as he falls on the ground, offering Sai a huge reprieve.

Some refreshment drinks for Yashasvi Jaiswal. Greaves to continue.

Khary Pierre to Sai Sudharsan, Pushed through, full and on off. Sai Sudharsan drills it down to the right of long on for a single.

Khary Pierre to Sai Sudharsan, Turns in from off, full in length. Sai Sudharsan leans forward and blocks.

Khary Pierre to Sai Sudharsan, Flat and quick this time, full and on off. Sudharsan pushes it back to the bowler.

Khary Pierre to Sai Sudharsan, Loopy delivery, full and outside off. Sai carves it strongly to short cover.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tossed up, full and on middle and leg. Jaiswal punches off the back foot to long on for a single.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, HUNDRED FOR JAISWAL! Number 7 for him in his Test career! A very well-crafted ton from the youngster. Pierre bowls it short and spins in from off. Yashasvi Jaiswal rocks back in the crease and nudges it away to deep square leg for a couple of runs to reach the milestone. Reaches the batting end, removes his helmet, raises his bat up, and does the heart sign gesture to celebrate his moment.

Justin Greaves to Sai Sudharsan, Shorter and on off. Sai Sudharsan hops off on the crease and uses his wrists to drop it down to short mid-wicket.

Justin Greaves to Sai Sudharsan, Bangs it short and on top of off. Sai Sudharsan drops the wrists and leaves.

Justin Greaves to Sai Sudharsan, Slides across off, full in length. Sai Sudharsan strides across and knocks it to short cover.

Justin Greaves to Sai Sudharsan, Nice and full, straighter around off. Sai Sudharsan prods forward and blocks it solidly.

Justin Greaves to Sai Sudharsan, Back of a length, outside off. Sai Sudharsan hops off and cuts it to cover-point. Jaiswal is keen to pinch a single there, but Sai sends him back on an early call.

Justin Greaves to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shortish delivery, angling outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal waits back and taps it gently through backward point for an easy single. He is on 99 now!

A slight halt in the play as the Windies aren't happy with the shape of the ball, and they have requested the on-field umpires to check and replace it. Paul Reifell checks the ball through a gauge from both ends, and the ball manages to let out off the one after a couple of attempts. No change of ball for now. Also, Justin Greaves comes back in the attack.

Khary Pierre to Sai Sudharsan, Length ball, around off, spinning in. Sai tucks it to short mid-wicket with soft hands. 7 runs off the over. 11-0-42-0 for Pierre so far.

Khary Pierre to Sai Sudharsan, Fuller and flatter on off. Sai eases it to point.

Khary Pierre to Sai Sudharsan, FOUR! Just over! Pulls the length back, does Pierre, on middle. Sai Sudharsan rocks back and heaves it over the leaping short mid-wicket fielder for a boundary.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full and pushed on middle. Yashasvi Jaiswal drives it along the ground to long on for an easy single. Moves to 98, does Jaiswal!

Khary Pierre to Sai Sudharsan, Turns into the batter from off, on a length, Jaiswal hangs back and wrists it to deep square leg for a single.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flatter and on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal clips off the inner half of the bat to deep backward square leg for a single.

Anderson Phillip to Sai Sudharsan, Short of a good length, just outside off. Sai Sudharsan watches it closely and arches back to leave.

Anderson Phillip to Yashasvi Jaiswal, An attempted slower ball, miles outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal liberates his arms wide open and carves it away to deep backward point for a single.

Anderson Phillip to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short and on top of off. Yashasvi Jaiswal controls the pull shot to short mid-wicket.

Anderson Phillip to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Slightly full and outside off, Jaiswal knocks it firmly to short cover.

Anderson Phillip to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Fullish delivery, on middle and leg, Yashasvi Jaiswal drives on the rise, but finds the man at mid on.

Anderson Phillip to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Serves up, full and on off. Yashasvi Jaiswal carves it back to Phillip.

Khary Pierre to Sai Sudharsan, Grip and turn from middle, on a length. Sai Sudharsan waits back and taps it across to short leg.

Khary Pierre to Sai Sudharsan, Flighted delivery, around off on a fuller length. Sai Sudharsan stabs it back to the bowler.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Very full and on the fourth stump line. Yashasvi Jaiswal lunges ahead and drills it down to long on for a single.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Drags the length by a yard, on middle. Jaiswal hangs back and nudges it to mid-wicket.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Around off, full in length. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets on top of it and eases it straight back to the bowler.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pitched full and on middle. Jaiswal leans on and pushes it back to Pierre.

Anderson Phillip to Sai Sudharsan, A sharp bumper that dies on the bounce. Sai Sudharsan arches back and drops his wrists to leave. Good take from Tevin Imlach as he dives low in front to gather the ball.

Anderson Phillip to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Another short ball, at the shoulder height, going down leg. Yashasvi Jaiswal swivels and pulls it to deep backward square leg's left for a single.

Anderson Phillip to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Not working for the visitors at the moment! A short ball, going down leg. Yashasvi Jaiswal swivels and pulls it very fine. The ball hugs the boundary at deep fine leg. Jaiswal moves into the 90s!

Anderson Phillip to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Straight and full, outside off, Jaiswal drives it again, but straight to mid off this time.

Anderson Phillip to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Goodness me, that is a handsome stroke! Anderson serves up a half volley, around off. Yashasvi Jaiswal transfers the weight on the front foot and cracks it between mid off and cover for a cracking boundary. Absolute fluidity in that shot.

Anderson Phillip to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Uses the wider angle, from around the stumps. On a good length, skidding through, outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal has a casual poke at it, looking to slash it, but gets beaten on the outside edge.

DRINKS BREAK. It's been all India since the start of the second session, as runs have come at a very healthy rate. 17 overs bowled, and 81 runs scored. That's a really concerning sign for West Indies, indicating that it might be another long day for them with the ball. Sai Sudharsan has just got to his fifty, and Yashasvi Jaiswal is inching closer to his century as the partnership is worth 117 runs between this pair. And to be fair, the bowlers have virtually bowled at least a couple of boundary balls in each over, which has allowed the batters to dine on those. There hasn't been much control from the spinners either. The odd ball has spun, yes, but there hasn't been penetration and conviction at all. At least a couple of wickets before Tea will bring the tourists back in the game. Anderson Phillip (7-2-20-0) to resume the proceedings with the ball after the hydration break.

Khary Pierre to Sai Sudharsan, Pushes through, full and outside off, remains a bit low, Sudharsan gets across and pushes it towards short leg.

Khary Pierre to Sai Sudharsan, Short and around well outside off, Sai leaves it.

Khary Pierre to Sai Sudharsan, FOUR! FIFTY FOR SAI! Full and outside off, Sai Sudharsan jumps onto this one and drives it through covers for a boundary to bring his milestone. Raises his bat and hugs his partner to soak in the applause. This has been a top-notch knock so far as he has been under pressure all along coming to the match.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Slides in, full and around middle, knocked down to long on for a single.

Khary Pierre to Sai Sudharsan, Touch shorter and around middle, Sai goes back and nudges it to deep square leg for a single.

Khary Pierre to Sai Sudharsan, Quicker, full and around off, from wide of the crease, Sai prods forward and pushes it towards mid-wicket.

Anderson Phillip to Yashasvi Jaiswal, A swing and a miss! On a length and slanting across the batter, outside off, Jaiswal rocks back and throws his hands at it. Flashes hard but misses to connect.

Anderson Phillip to Sai Sudharsan, Lands it full and around middle, flicked away to the right of mid-wicket for a single. The fielder dives there but ends up parrying it away towards mid on.

Anderson Phillip to Sai Sudharsan, Pitched up, outside off, Sai drives it towards mid off, who gets across to his right and slides in to cut it off.

Anderson Phillip to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On a back of a length and over off, Jaiswal uses his wrists to work it away in the gap towards deep square leg for a single. Jaiswal wanted a second but got denied by a good throw from the fielder to the keeper.

Anderson Phillip to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! A SIGHT TO WATCH! Full and around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal prods forward and presents a full face of the bat. Drives it straight down the ground, to the bowler's right for a boundary all along the grass. Lovely timing and balance on that.

Anderson Phillip to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On a length, pushing across the batter, outside off, Jaiswal gets across, and defends it back to the bowler.

Change in pace. Anderson Phillip (6-2-14-0) is back on. He bowled reasonably nicely in his first spell. He replaces Jomel Warrican.

Khary Pierre to Sai Sudharsan, Loopy one, full and around off, Sai gets down and goes across to defend it back to the bowler.

Khary Pierre to Sai Sudharsan, Slower through the air, full and around middle, tucked it to short leg off the front foot.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Angling in, on the pads, knocked it down to long on for a single by YJ.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! LOVELY DRIVE! Full and outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal strides forward, gets to the pitch of the ball and drives it to beat the sliding cover fielder to his right for a boundary.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full and around middle, defended back to the bowler off the front foot.

Khary Pierre to Sai Sudharsan, Spinning back in, short and around middle, Sai presses back and nudges it to deep square leg for a single. That brings the 100-run stand between this pair.

Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Slower through the air, full and around off, Jaiswal uses his feet and pushes it to mid off.

Jomel Warrican to Sai Sudharsan, Flatter, full and around middle, flicked away to deep mid-wicket for a single by SS.

Jomel Warrican to Sai Sudharsan, FOUR! SWEPT AWAY! Full and on the pads, Sai Sudharsan gets down and sweeps it in the big gap towards deep square leg for a boundary.

Jomel Warrican to Sai Sudharsan, Pushes through, full and around middle, nudged it to short leg off the front foot.

Jomel Warrican to Sai Sudharsan, Much shorter and around off, Sai stays on his back foot and looks to pull it but the ball remains a bit low. He adjusts his shot and pushes it to the left of the bowler.

Jomel Warrican to Sai Sudharsan, Sprays it full and on the pads, Sai presses back and gets his front leg away to tuck it to mid on.

Khary Pierre to Sai Sudharsan, Too short and around middle, Sai rocks back and pulls it but straight to deep square leg. A single taken.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flatter, full and outside off, Jaiswal uses his feet and knocks it down to long on for one.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full and around off, Jaiswal prods forward and pushes it to mid on.

Khary Pierre to Sai Sudharsan, Shorter and spinning back in, around middle, Sai presses back and tucks it through backward square leg for one. 150 UP FOR INDIA!

Khary Pierre to Sai Sudharsan, Extracts some more turn, outside off, full in length. Sai Sudharsan tucks it back to the bowler.

Khary Pierre to Sai Sudharsan, Spins in from off, on a fullish length, Sai leans ahead and defends it watchfully.

Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full and around off, eased back to the bowler.

Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Length on off, blocked straight back.

Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Slower through the air, full and around middle, defended back to the bowler.

Jomel Warrican to Sai Sudharsan, Tossed up, full and around middle, Sai uses his feet and pushes it towards mid on. Calls his partner for a quick single.

Jomel Warrican to Sai Sudharsan, Nagging length and around middle, Sudharsan goes back and pushes it to mid on.

Jomel Warrican to Sai Sudharsan, Flatter, full and around off, blocked it back to the bowler off the back foot.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pulls his length back, around middle, tucked it to mid-wicket off the back foot.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Slower through the air, full and around off, pushed away to cover off the front foot.

Khary Pierre to Sai Sudharsan, Spinning in, short and around middle, Sai goes back and nudges it to deep backward square leg for a single. He wants the second but is sent back by Jaiswal.

Khary Pierre to Sai Sudharsan, Tossed up, full and around middle, Sai lunges and defends it back to the bowler.

Khary Pierre to Sai Sudharsan, Short again but slower this time, around off, defended back to the bowler.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short and around middle, Jaiswal uses the depth of the crease and wrists it to deep backward square leg for one.

Jomel Warrican to Sai Sudharsan, Stayed a bit low, short and outside off, Sai adjusts his shot on his back foot and pushes it towards mid off.

Jomel Warrican to Sai Sudharsan, Loopy one, full and around leg, nudged it to mid-wicket off the front foot.

Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Slower through the air, full and around middle, Jaiswal strides forward for a drive but gets a leading edge that rolls away between short third and backward point. A single taken.

Jomel Warrican to Sai Sudharsan, Spinning away, on the pads, tucked away to deep backward square leg for a single by SS.

Jomel Warrican to Sai Sudharsan, Pushes through, full and around off, Sai presses forward and steers it to backward point.

Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sliding in, full and around middle, Jaiswal gets forward and eases it down to long on for one.

Khary Pierre to Sai Sudharsan, Again, a short delivery, around off, Sai nudges it to short leg off his back foot.

Khary Pierre to Sai Sudharsan, Touch shorter and around off, Sai presses back and tucks it to short leg.

Khary Pierre to Sai Sudharsan, More flight, full and outside off, Sai Sudharsan lunges and keeps it out towards cover.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dragged length and around off, knocked down to long on for a single.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Darts in, fractionally full and turning in on leg, Jaiswal goes back and taps it with soft hands but in the gap towards backward square leg, and picks up two runs.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flighted up, full and around off, Jaiswal strides forward and defends it back to the bowler.

Jomel Warrican to Sai Sudharsan, Slower through the air, full and around off, Sai prods forward and pushes it back to the bowler.

Jomel Warrican to Sai Sudharsan, FOUR! A GIFT! A low full toss, around leg, sliding further down. Sai Sudharsan gets down on his knee, picks it up and sweeps it a bit uppishly but in the gap towards deep backward square leg for a boundary.

Jomel Warrican to Sai Sudharsan, Nagging length and around off, Sai prods forward and pushes it back to the bowler.

Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pulled length and outside off, punched down through cover point for a single by YJ.

Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bit shorter and around middle, pushed back to the left of the bowler.

Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Spinning back in, short and around off, Jaiswal keeps it out towards cover off his back foot.

Khary Pierre to Sai Sudharsan, Nagging length, around off, Sudharsan presses back and defends it beside the strip on the off side.

Khary Pierre to Sai Sudharsan, FOUR! DRILLED! Full and outside off, Sai Sudharsan prods forward, uses his bottom hand nicely and drives it to beat the diving mid off fielder, John Campbell, to his right for a boundary.

Khary Pierre to Sai Sudharsan, Tossed up, full and around off, Sudharsan rocks back again and blocks it into the deck.

Khary Pierre to Sai Sudharsan, Loopy one, full and around middle, nudged it to short leg off the front foot.

Khary Pierre to Sai Sudharsan, Touch fuller and around off, Sai still plays it off his back foot and defends it.

Khary Pierre to Sai Sudharsan, Short and around off, Sai goes back and uses his wrists to tuck it to mid-wicket.

Back to spin from both ends. Here's Khary Pierre (3-0-10-0) replacing Jayden Seales.

Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Keeps it shorter and around middle, Jaiswal presses back and tucks it to short leg.

Jomel Warrican to Sai Sudharsan, Short and around middle, worked away to deep square leg for a single off the back foot.

Jomel Warrican to Sai Sudharsan, FOUR! TOP SHOT! Slightly shorter and around off, Sai Sudharsan goes back, and uses the depth of the crease to punch it. With his quick hands, he finds the gap between cover and mid off for a boundary.

Jomel Warrican to Sai Sudharsan, More spin, short and around middle, nudged it to short leg off the back foot by SS.

Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Slower through the air, a bit shorter and around middle, Jaiswal goes back and uses his wrists to tuck it through backward square leg with soft hands for a single.

Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Begins with a full ball, around off, Jaiswal lunges and defends it.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On the top of the off stump, on a hard length, Jaiswal waits back and opens his bat face off late. Glides it towards backward point and calls his partner for a quick single. Much better over from Seales.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tailing back in a bit from that around-the-wicket angle, on a length and around off, Jaiswal goes deep in his crease and extends his arms to defend it.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pitched up, outside off, Yashasvi comes forward and cracks his drive but straight to cover.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Goes fuller and keeps the line outside off, Jaiswal gets across and lets it go to the keeper.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, From wide of the crease, on a length, angling in, around off, Jaiswal gets on top of the bounce and drops it down to cover.

Jayden Seales to Sai Sudharsan, On a length and around off, Sai lets the ball arrive and taps it towards backward point for a single.

This has been some start for the Indians post Lunch. 29 runs have been scored in the 4 overs bowled in this session. West Indies losing the momentum here. Seales to continue. 7-1-33-0 so far.

Roston Chase to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! PUNISHED! Chase drops it short and offers plenty of width outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal goes back, reads the length early, and slices it through the gap at backward point for a boundary to close out the over.

Roston Chase to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Slower through the air, full and around off, Jaiswal comes forward and pushes it to cover.

Roston Chase to Yashasvi Jaiswal, More spin, full and outside off, driven to cover off the front foot.

Roston Chase to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full and outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal prods forward and drives it to beat the diving cover fielder to his left. He calls for two as the long off fielder, Jomel Warrican, fumbles to his right and provides enough time for both batters to come back for the second run.

Roston Chase to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dragged length and around middle, YJ goes back and punches it to cover.

Roston Chase to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tossed up, full and around midlde, Jaiswal lunges and defends it back to the bowler.

Jayden Seales to Sai Sudharsan, Brings it back in, full and around off, Sudharsan gets forward and presents a full face of the bat to defend it towards cover.

Jayden Seales to Sai Sudharsan, Slightly fuller and outside off, Sai prods forward and pushes it to cover. Jaiswal wanted a single but was sent back by Sai.

Jayden Seales to Sai Sudharsan, Angling in, on a length and on the top of the off stump, Sai gets up on his toes and dabs it down to backward point.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Lands it fuller and outside off, YJ comes forward and drills it towards extra cover. John Campbell gets across to his right and dives to make a good stop. A single taken.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Seales pulls his length back and keeps the line, outside off, Jaiswal gets across, watches it carefully and decides to let the ball go.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! SQUEEZED! The boundaries are flowing for India in this session! Seales bowls it too fuller and outside off, Jaiswal prods forward and uses the pace of the bowler to slice it through backward point for a boundary.

Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, Slower through the air, full and around off, blocked it back to the bowler off the front foot.

Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, Dragged back length and outside off, chopped down to backward point off the back foot.

Roston Chase to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Touch shorter and outside off, Jaiswal rocks back and cuts it to sweeper cover for a single.

Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, Slides in, full and around middle, Sai turns it towards backward square leg and sneaks a quick single.

Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, Pushes through, full and around off, Sai gets forward and defends it back to the bowler.

Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, FOUR! Nicely played! Short and around middle, Sai Sudharsan goes back, utilises the depth of the crease and uses his wrists to tuck it through the gap at backward square leg for a boundary. This also brings up the 50-run partnership between Jaiswal and Sudharsan.

Roston Chase (4-0-14-0) to bowl from the far end.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nagging length and around middle, defended towards cover off the back foot. An eventful first over of the second session.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Lands it full and around middle, Jaiswal prods forward and pushes it back to the bowler. Seales picks it up on his follow-through and fires a throw at the batting end in a bit of frustration. The ball goes and hits the Jaiswals' front pad. Seales apologizes instantly as Jaiswal gives him a steely stare.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! FIFTY FOR JAISWAL! His fairytale run in cricket continues. Third boundary in the first four balls in this post-lunch session. Full and outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal prods forward and carsesses it through extra covers for a boundary to bring his milestone. This is his 13th half-century in Tests and has been an impeccable innings so far, having played with a mix of caution and patience. And now looks absolutely switched on to go big.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Switches to around the wicket and hurls it fuller, around off, Jaiswal gets across and mistimes his shot it mid on off the lower part of the bat.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR MORE! WOW! Again, similar length and the line is pretty wide outside off. Jaiswal rocks back, extends his arms and slices it to the left of gully for another boundary. 100 UP FOR INDIA!

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! THRASHED! Jaiswal on the move right away after the break! On a length but wide outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal sees the width, goes back and cashes on it. Cuts it well behind the backward point to his right for a boundary.

Hello, folks! We are back with the post-Lunch session in New Delhi. It is bright and sunny and conditions have just gone a touch warmer out there. What does that suggest? A safe batting haven and in general, the second session is also considered the best time to bat. Out walk to the two umpires, punctually followed by the players of West Indies who take their respective spots on the field. Yashasvi Jaiswal, unbeaten on 40, and Sai Sudharsan, on 16, walk out to bat and resume their innings for India. Jayden Seales (5-1-16-0), fresh for a new spell, will open the session. Here we go...

... DAY 1, SECOND SESSION ...

Jaiswal got off to an unusually slow start, but now that he has settled, he is showcasing his full range of shots and looks far more confident at the crease. For Sai Sudharsan, this innings carries significant importance. He has made a solid start and will be looking to convert it into a substantial score. West Indies used all their bowling options in the first session, and while the batters handled them with caution, the bowlers will not be too displeased with their efforts. They will, however, look to bring greater conviction into the second session, which begins at 12.10 pm IST (6.40 am GMT). Stay tuned.

The pitch has appeared on the slower side, typical of a black-soil surface, offering little bounce and causing the ball to stay low on a few occasions. With the slow nature of the track, spinners were eventually brought into the attack from both ends. KL Rahul’s dismissal, caught out through a stumping off Warrican, indicated that there was enough turn off the bare patches at one end, just as highlighted in the pitch report. There was sufficient grip and turn for the spinners, particularly when bowling with a slower pace and using flight. Warrican and Chase displayed excellent control and cleverly varied their speeds. Yet, it posed not much significant threat and the two left-handers, Sudharsan and Jaiswal, managed that testing period well, guiding their side safely through to Lunch.

After opting to bat first, the Indian openers found themselves tested early by Seales and Phillip. There was enough swing on offer, and it was Phillip who maintained tighter discipline, consistently drawing false strokes from the batters. Yet, amidst that probing spell, KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal managed to weather the storm. Rahul appeared composed and assured, while Jaiswal looked a bit flashy at times and survived a few anxious moments along the way. As the session wore on, the early movement began to fade, though there remained just enough deviation to keep the batters uncertain. Even so, the Indian openers negotiated the first testing hour with patience. Once they found themselves settled, boundaries came at a fair clip. The body weight transfer looked fine, and the footwork looked more assured as the two grew in confidence.

The first session has flown by in this second Test in New Delhi. It was a slow-burning morning, with occasional moments where the Windies challenged the batters, but overall, the session tilted in India’s favor with just a single wicket falling. The first hour was not particularly fluent, yielding only 29 runs, but the batters grew in confidence during the second hour, adding 65 runs even as the spinners bowled most of that phase and kept the pressure on.

Jomel Warrican to Sai Sudharsan, Too full and around off, Sai comes forward and clips it to mid-wicket. That will be LUNCH ON DAY 1!

Jomel Warrican to Sai Sudharsan, Full and around off, Sai gets forward and defends it to the right of the bowler.

Jomel Warrican to Sai Sudharsan, A loopy one, full and around middle, Sai prods forward and uses his wrists to tuck it to mid-wicket with soft hands.

Jomel Warrican to Sai Sudharsan, Slower through the air, full and around off, Sai lunges and blocks it back to the bowler.

Jomel Warrican to Sai Sudharsan, A bit shorter and outside off, Sai Sudharsan rocks back and cuts it through the gap between backward point and extra cover for a couple of runs. Sai is looking positive today.

Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tossed up, full and around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal prods forward and eases it down to long on for a single.

One more over then, as there were still a few seconds left on the clock. Only 9 seconds to be exact. Jomel Warrican (5-1-18-1) to bowl the last over before Lunch.

Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, Floated up, full and around off, Sai gets forward and defends it.

Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, Slower through the air, full and around off, Sai lunges and defends it back to the bowler.

Roston Chase to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flighted, full and around off, knocked down to long off for a single by Jaiswal.

Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, Short and wide, outside off, Sai rocks back and cuts it a bit uppishly but in the gap to the left of backward point for a single.

Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, Grip and turn, short and outside off, Sai adjusts well on his back foot to keep it out towards backward point.

Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, Slower through the air, full and around off, kept out to cover off the front foot.

Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full and around off, Jaiswal comes forward to defend it but gets an inside edge towards short leg.

Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full and around middle, following the batter, as Yashasvi Jaiswal goes leg side of the ball and tries to access the off side. But only manages to drill it back to the bowler.

Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, More spin, full and around off, Jaiswal is knocking the ball again and again, this time back to the bowler.

Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Spraying it on the pads, tucked it to short leg off the front foot by Jaiswal.

Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tossed up, full and around middle, YJ prods forward and blocks it into the deck.

With about 5 minutes remaining, they might just squeeze in a couple of overs before Lunch.

Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pushes through, full and around off, Jaiswal defends it to the left of the bowler.

Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, Slower through the air, full and around off, Sai Sudharsan again prods forward and defends it well beside the strip on the off side.

Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, Tossed up, full and around off, Sai Sudharsan lunges and defends it right under his eyes.

Roston Chase to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short and around middle, knocked down to long on for a single off the back foot.

Roston Chase to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Chase pulls his length back and keeps it around off, Jaiswal goes back and punches it to the right of the bowler.

Roston Chase to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! SWEPT AWAY! Full and around middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal gets down, gets a big stride forward and sweeps it in the big gap towards deep square leg for a boundary.

Roston Chase to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Floated up, full and around off, Jaiswal prods forward and drives it to cover.

Jomel Warrican to Sai Sudharsan, Bowled it full and around off, flicked away to mid on.

Jomel Warrican to Sai Sudharsan, Lands it full again and around off, Sai lunges and keeps it out towards cover.

Jomel Warrican to Sai Sudharsan, Full and around middle, blocked it back to the bowler off the front foot.

Jomel Warrican to Sai Sudharsan, FOUR! GOOD SHOT! Short and around off, Sai Sudharsan reads the length early and goes back. Uses the depth of the crease and punches it down to the right of cover for a boundary.

Jomel Warrican to Sai Sudharsan, Short and around middle, Sai tucks it to short leg off the front foot.

Jomel Warrican to Sai Sudharsan, Pushes through, full and around off, Sai flicks it towards mid-wicket, who fumbles a bit but both batters don't run.

Roston Chase to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Lands it full and around off, Jaiswal stretches his back leg and goes inside out but only manages to drive it to the right of the bowler, where Chase gets across that side and makes a good stop.

Roston Chase to Yashasvi Jaiswal, More spin, full and around off, Jaiswal lunges and keeps it out towards cover.

Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, Too full and on the pads, Sai flicks it towards short fine and sneaks a quick single.

Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, Slower through the air, full and around off, Sai prods forward and defends it.

Roston Chase to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full and outside off, drilled down to long off for a single.

Roston Chase to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! BELTED! Chase offers flight and pitches it up, around middle. Yashasvi Jaiswal dances down the track and makes this full ball a full toss. Thrashes it to the right of mid off for a boundary.

Jomel Warrican to Sai Sudharsan, More flight and more fuller, around off, but Sai chooses to play this one off his back foot. Manages to adjust well there to defend it off the lower part of his bat.

Jomel Warrican to Sai Sudharsan, An arm ball, full and around middle, tucked it to mid-wicket off the front foot.

Jomel Warrican to Sai Sudharsan, Nice and full, outside off, Sai pushes it towards backward point off his front foot and looks for a quick single but is sent back by Jaiswal.

Jomel Warrican to Sai Sudharsan, Keeps it short and around off, Sai goes deep in his crease and flicks it to mid-wicket.

Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, A bit shorter and around off, Jaiswal goes back and punches it down to long on for one.

Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Spinning in, full and around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal strides forward and defends it back to the bowler.

Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, Tossed up, full and around middle, Sai prods forward and defends it towards mid-wicket.

Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, Drags his length back, does Chase and bowls it a bit outside off, Sai rocks back and dabs it down to cover point.

Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, Slower through the air, full and around middle, tucked it to the right of mid on off the front foot by SS.

Roston Chase to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pitched up, full and around off, Jaiswal drills it to beat the cover fielder to his left for a single.

Roston Chase to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Offers spin, full and around off, Jaiswal lunges and blocks it beside the strip on the off side.

Roston Chase to Yashasvi Jaiswal, From around the wicket, full and around off, Jaiswal goes inside out and drives it to the right of the bowler.

The skipper, Roston Chase, brings himself into the attack, probably to test the two southpaws at the crease. He replaces Khary Pierre.

Jomel Warrican to Sai Sudharsan, FOUR! IMPECCABLE! Touch shorter and around middle, Sai Sudharsan reads the length early and goes on his back foot. He just pushes it with soft hands and manages to get it past the mid on fielder to his right for a boundary.

Jomel Warrican to Sai Sudharsan, Short and around off, Sai blocks it towards extra cover off the back foot.

Jomel Warrican to Sai Sudharsan, Pulls his length back, does Jomel, and bowls it a bit outside off. The ball seems to have stayed a bit low as well. Sai does well to adjust his shot on his back foot to keep it out towards cover.

Jomel Warrican to Sai Sudharsan, Floated up, full and around off, Sai prods forward and defends it back to the bowler.

Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Spinning in, full and around middle, Jaiswal gets across and flicks it through the gap towards mid-wicket for a single.

Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Nicely played!! Short and outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal goes back and cuts it to the right of backward point. Anderson Phillip gives it a chase from the inner circle and even dives, but fails to stop the ball from going over the ropes.

Khary Pierre to Sai Sudharsan, Pushes through, full and around midlde, Sai drives it to wide mid on.

Khary Pierre to Sai Sudharsan, Angling in, full and around middle, Sai adjusts well on his back foot to nudge it to mid-wicket.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short and around middle, spinning in, Jaiswal goes back and dabs it down to the right of extra covers for a quick single.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Too full, around off, YJ takes a big stride forward and pushes it back to the bowler.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Again on the shorter side, around off, tucked away to mid-wicket off the back foot.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, From over the wicket to the left-hander, short and around off, Jaiswal goes back and defends it into the deck.

Jomel Warrican to Sai Sudharsan, More spin, full and around middle, Sai strides forward and clips it to mid-wicket.

Jomel Warrican to Sai Sudharsan, Full and straight, tucked it to mid-wicket off the front foot.

Jomel Warrican to Sai Sudharsan, FOUR! Quite a way to start your innings! A low full toss, around off, Sai Sudharsan comes forward and uses his wrists to flick it in the gap to the left of mid-wicket for a boundary to get off the mark.

Sai Sudharsan walks in at number 3. A big, big innings for him at this position. Didn't quite prosper well in the England tour and is coming off the score of just 7 from the first Test. With a long conveyor belt of players waiting for their chance, this knock could be crucial for him to stake his claim and secure his spot in the side.

Jomel Warrican to KL Rahul, OUT! STUMPED! OUTFOXED! Windies manage to break through before Lunch, and it is a big wicket of KL Rahul, who departs after a good-looking 38 (54). Jomel uses his fingers to offer flight and pitches it up at just 80 kph, full and around off. Rahul uses his feet and looks to use his wrist to push it into the off side with soft hands for a single. But as the ball lands, it seems on a rough, and it spins away sharply across the batter, beating the outside edge of the bat. The keeper, Tevin Imlach, moves to his right, collects it low behind the wickets and swiftly dislodges the bails before Rahul could think of coming back. KL looks stunned at how the pitch has offered so much even in the first session itself, and he has to walk back. India are 58/1

Jomel Warrican to KL Rahul, Brings it in, full and around middle, KL uses his wrists to turn it to mid-wicket off the front foot.

Jomel Warrican to KL Rahul, Round-arm, full and around off, Rahul comes forward and keeps it out towards cover.

Spin in tandem now. Here's Jomel Warrican replacing Justin Greaves.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Spinning in, full and around middle, Jaiswal prods forward to defend it but gets an inside edge that rolls down towards short leg.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Down the leg side, short and angling in, Jaiswal goes back to tuck it with soft hands but misses. The keeper does well to move across to his right and grab it behind the wickets. He appeals for caught behind but receives no support from the umpire.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, From over the wicket, angles in from wide of the crease, full and around middle, Jaiswal gets a big stride forward and clips it to mid-wicket.

Khary Pierre to KL Rahul, A loopy one, full and outide off, pushed away through the gap at covers for a single by Rahul.

Khary Pierre to KL Rahul, SIX! TONKED! Oh, wow, Rahul is getting aggressive now! Khary offers plenty of flight and pitches it up, outside off. KL Rahul uses his feet, gets to the pitch of the ball and thrashes it over the wide long on fence for a biggie.

Khary Pierre to KL Rahul, Tossed up, full and around middle, Rahul gets forward and blocks it back to the bowler.

Justin Greaves to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nagging length and around middle, dabbed down to mid-wicket off the back foot.

Justin Greaves to KL Rahul, Lands it full and around middle, KL flicks it to the left of mid-wicket where Jomel Warrican dives that side and gets his left hand on it. The ball slows down and cuts it off by mid on. But both batters sneak a single.

Justin Greaves to KL Rahul, FOUR! Salt on the wounds! Justin again errs in his line and length - sprays it on the pads, on a fuller length. KL Rahul leans onto the delivery and flicks it to the right of diving mid-wicket for a boundary. 50 UP FOR INDIA!

Oh dear! That might have stung him hard on the head. A mandatory concussion test has been called for Khary Pierre, though he looks determined to carry on. The on-field umpires, however, have asked Pierre to go off the field for the concussion test according to the protocols. Kevlon Anderson rushes in as his substitute.

Justin Greaves to Yashasvi Jaiswal, OUCH! Khary Pierre takes a blow on his head. On a back of a length and outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal goes back, uses the depth of the crease and thrashes it towards backward point on the bounce. The ball travels quickly, and Khary gets a bit less time to react. He leaps and tries to grab it with both his hands around his face with the fingers pointed towards the sky, but fails to close his hands. Hence, the ball bursts through and hits his cap and rolls behind him. Both batters take a single run. Also, there will be a mandatory concussion checkup for him.

Justin Greaves to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! CLASSIC! Greaves goes fuller in searching for swing but ends up bowling it too fuller, around off. Yashasvi Jaiswal prods forward and drives it on the up. The ball goes to the right of the bowler, where Justin tries to stick his right hand to stop but the ball evades him and races away to the fence.

Justin Greaves to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On a hard length and around off, Jaiswal goes deep in his crease, gets behind the line and defends it into the deck.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Slides in, full and around middle, pushed away towards mid on off the front foot for a single by YJ.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Solid. Full and around off, with turning in, Jaiswal lunges and blocks it.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, More flight, full and around off, Jaiswal strides forward and pushes it to the left of the bowler.

Khary Pierre to Yashasvi Jaiswal, From over the wicket to the left-hander, full and angling in, around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal prods forward and tucks it to mid-wicket.

Khary Pierre to KL Rahul, Again, a short delivery from Khary and well outside off, KL gets width to rock back and cut it to deep point for a single.

Khary Pierre to KL Rahul, Begins with a loopy one, a bit short and outside off, Rahul presses back to cut it but ends up chopping it off the inside half of the bat. Luckily for him, the ball bounces beside the stumps and goes away towards first slip.

First sight of spin. Khary Pierre is introduced into the attack. He replaces Anderson Phillip, who gets a breather after a long, disciplined spell.

Justin Greaves to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Back of a length, around off, Jaiswal gets behind the line and dabs it down into the deck.

Justin Greaves to KL Rahul, Easy-peasy! Justin sprays it on the pads, on the fuller length, Rahul uses his wrists and flicks it to deep backward square leg for a single.

Justin Greaves to KL Rahul, Hurls it on the fuller length and outside off, Rahul prods forward and looks to drive it. But gets it off the toe end of the bat and the ball rolls away to mid off.

Justin Greaves to KL Rahul, Drags his length and attacks the stumps, Rahul keeps it out to short mid-wicket.

Justin Greaves to KL Rahul, FOUR! Class all over written on it! Justin pitches it up, full and a bit outside off. KL Rahul strides forward and presents a full face of the bat to play an on-drive. Though it catches the toe end of the bat and the bat also gets a bit tilted in Rahul's hands. Still, the ball gets enough power to race away to the left of mid on for a boundary.

Justin Greaves to KL Rahul, Spears it on a length and around the fifth stump line, Rahul gets across, rides the bounce and taps it down to cover point.

Anderson Phillip to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pulls his length back, does Anderson and keeps the line around the top of the off stump. Jaiswal rides the bounce and dabs it down to cover point.

Anderson Phillip to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nagging length, pushing across, outside off, Jaiswal is happy to let it go.

Anderson Phillip to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Oh, gosh! A fire bullet! Full and around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal takes a step forward and uses his long levers to smash it back. He hits it powerfully and almost takes out Anderson Phillip with the ball. Anderson does well to move aside from the projection of the ball and it travels down the ground for a cracking boundary.

Anderson Phillip to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Slanting across, on a length and outside off, Jaiswal prods half-forward, watches it carefully and shoulders his arms.

Anderson Phillip to KL Rahul, Again, floats up on the pads, KL seems to be picking it up easily as he shifts his weight on the front foot and uses his wrists to flick it to deep backward square leg for a single.

Anderson Phillip to KL Rahul, Brings it in, on a fuller side and around middle, Rahul gets behind the line, gets across and clips it to short mid-wicket.

Time for a drinks break, as the first hour is done in the morning of Day 1. KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal have given India a decent start and have managed to successfully navigate the challenging first hour without any loss. Though they've added just 29 runs, not losing any wickets is the crucial takeaway, with both showing strong defensive technique. Meanwhile, the West Indies seamers, Jayden Seales and Anderson Phillip, have bowled testing lines and repeatedly beaten the edges on multiple occasions, but have been unable to claim a single wicket. The pressure is growing on the bowlers, as the pitch is expected to ease and become more batting-friendly as the day progresses, suggesting a potentially long day ahead for the visitors. Anderson Phillip (5-2-9-0) to continue after the hydration break.

Justin Greaves to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On a fullish length, outside off, leaving the batter. Yashasvi Jaiswal is happy to leave it.

Justin Greaves to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Fullish delivery, around off. Yashasvi Jaiswal strides forward and blocks it under his eyes as the ball rolls to backward point.

Justin Greaves to Yashasvi Jaiswal, This time, the body weight fully goes forward and Jaiswal solidly blocks the full ball to the off side. Gets a nod of approval from KL Rahul at the other end.

Justin Greaves to Yashasvi Jaiswal, BEATEN! Draws out a false shot, does Greaves. Full and in the channel of off. Yashasvi Jaiswal draws out the front foot, but the body weight does not go into the ball. He ends up playing tentatively inside the line, and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Justin Greaves to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Good length, on middle. Yashasvi Jaiswal nudges it off the back foot to mid-wicket.

Justin Greaves to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Length ball, on off, punched off the back foot.

Anderson Phillip to KL Rahul, Gentle away shape, full and on off. KL Rahul solidly blocks it to cover-point.

Anderson Phillip to KL Rahul, Back of a length, at 125.5 kph, outside off. KL Rahul gets on the back foot and punches it to cover.

Anderson Phillip to KL Rahul, Nagging length, swinging away from off. KL Rahul shoulders arms.

Anderson Phillip to KL Rahul, That's really close! It almost looked out in real-time but a smart review saves Rahul! This is on a fractionally fuller length, pitching around off and then nipping back in. KL Rahul gets half forward and plays for the initial line, looking to defend, but gets beaten on the inside edge and is rapped on the front pad. An appeal for LBW, but not given. Roston Chase and Anderson Phillip get in a conference with Hope and Imlach, also joining in, and eventually, after a chat, Chase goes for a review. The third umpire feels no need to check the UltraEdge as there is a clear gap between the pad and bat. Ball Tracking shows the impact and the wickets, both on the umpire's call. Hence, the on-field decision is upheld.

Anderson Phillip to KL Rahul, Very full, on middle, KL Rahul knocks it straight. Phillip extends his right hand to stop on his follow-through.

Anderson Phillip to KL Rahul, Full and straight, at off. KL Rahul defends it to the off side.

Some refreshment drinks for both openers, as the humidity is high. Also, a change of ends for Anderson Phillip. He will bowl from the end from which Jayden Seales was bowling.

Justin Greaves to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Back of a length, on top of the sticks. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets on the back foot, opens the bat face late and dabs it to backward point.

Justin Greaves to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Fuller and on the fourth stump, Yashasvi Jaiswal blocks it off the front foot.

Justin Greaves to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Overpitched at 128.7 kph, around off. Jaiswal carves out and hits back to the bowler.

Justin Greaves to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Fuller now, on off. Yashasvi Jaiswal meets the ball under his eyes and steers it to backward point.

Justin Greaves to Yashasvi Jaiswal, A bit impatient on this occasion, is Yashasvi! Slants it across the southpaw, does Justin, on a good length. Yashasvi Jaiswal shapes to play the square cut off the back foot, but the ball has just enough bounce to pass over his angled bat.

Justin Greaves to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Greets him with a boundary! Good length from Greaves, on the pads. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets a bit across and tucks it behind square on the leg side and finds the fence. Three consecutive boundaries for India.

First change of the morning. Skipper Roston has called Justin Greaves in the attack now. He is replacing Anderson Phillip from this end.

Jayden Seales to KL Rahul, FOUR! Placed to perfection! Fuller and angling on the pads. KL Rahul flicks it wide of mid-wicket. Anderson Phillip from the inner circle chases it all the way through, but the ball has enough wheels to beat his sprint and race into the fence.

Jayden Seales to KL Rahul, FOUR! Crisp, just like the Delhi morning! On that in-between length, not a significant lateral movement, outside off. KL Rahul hangs back and punches it through the cover region for a cracking boundary.

Jayden Seales to KL Rahul, Good-length delivery, moving away from outside off. KL Rahul punches off the back foot to cover-point.

Jayden Seales to KL Rahul, Shoots it full and outside off, at 136.5 kph. KL Rahul opts to pass that alone.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tap and run! Seales slams the deck hard, on off. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets behind the line and taps it in front of the cover fielder for a quick single.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pushed across the batter, full in length. Jaiswal does not go fishing at it.

Anderson Phillip to KL Rahul, Full and straight, zeroing at the off pole. KL Rahul gets a good stride forward and pushes it back to the bowler solidly. Maiden from Phillip. His first.

Anderson Phillip to KL Rahul, Curves away from the fourth stump line, on a hard length. KL Rahul plays off the back foot, and steers the ball to the point fielder.

Anderson Phillip to KL Rahul, Good length, around off at 127 kph. KL Rahul blocks it back to the bowler.

Anderson Phillip to KL Rahul, Drags the length back, on top of off. KL Rahul gets behind it and bunts it down the strip.

Anderson Phillip to KL Rahul, Full and around off, KL Rahul drives it to cover.

Anderson Phillip to KL Rahul, BEATEN! Absolute peach from Phillip! Good seam presentation, full and outside off, swinging away from the right-hander. KL Rahul is forced to draw the front foot out and pushes at it, but gets beaten on the outside edge by a whisker.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Solid delivery is met with a solid block! Fuller and on off, curving in a touch. Yashasvi Jaiswal plays it under his eyes and keeps it out to point.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Woah! A bit too loose from Jaiswal! Very full, just outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal's body weight does not go forward into the ball and he tries to drive it through the cover, but the ball nips away late to zip past the outside edge.

Jayden Seales to KL Rahul, Angles again on the leg stump line. KL Rahul flicks the full ball wide of mid-wicket for an easy single.

Jayden Seales to KL Rahul, Full and angling at the pads at 138.1 kph. KL Rahul tries to flick but gets a leading edge and the ball rolls back to the bowler.

Jayden Seales to KL Rahul, Seems like the big swing has waned away! Just a bit of an away shape, on off, KL Rahul blocks the full ball to cover-point.

Jayden Seales to KL Rahul, Skiddy delivery, fractionally full and outside off. KL Rahul gets the bat behind the front pad and leaves.

Anderson Phillip to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Back of a length, wobbling away from outside off. Jaiswal does the same, leaves.

Anderson Phillip to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Another one on a similar line and length, tempting the batter to play at it. Jaiswal opts to leave that again.

Anderson Phillip to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Good line and length! Fractionally full at 128.8 kph, on the fifth stump line. Yashasvi Jaiswal sees it closely and lets it be.

Anderson Phillip to KL Rahul, Short of a good length, on top of middle. KL Rahul stays deep in the crease and pulls it with control to deep backward square leg for a single.

Anderson Phillip to KL Rahul, An attempted yorker, swinging away from middle. KL Rahul plays with a straight bat and forces it back to the bowler.

Anderson Phillip to KL Rahul, Pitched fuller and gently shaping away from off. KL Rahul lets the ball come at him and blocks it confidently.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Gets it through! Too full and angling outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal crouches a bit, opens the bat face late, and carves it through the gully and backward point gap for a boundary.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Hard length, outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal is happy to leave.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short of a good length, outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal leaves.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, BEAUTY! Into the channel, around off, skidding and nipping away. Jaiswal plays inside the line to defend, and is beaten on the outside edge. A good take from Tevin Imlach behind the stumps as the ball dies in front of him and he gathers it on a couple of bounces.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Outside off, on a length. Left alone.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Oh, a spongy bounce! Angled across the left-hander, and it keeps nibbling away with some bounce. Jaiswal lets it pass.

Anderson Phillip to KL Rahul, Excellent delivery! Phillip, in two overs so far, has forced the batter to play at every delivery. If he stays consistent with this plan, he might draw a false stroke or an edge or two eventually. This one gently moves away, on a fuller length, at off. KL Rahul gets on the front foot and watchfully blocks it straight.

Anderson Phillip to KL Rahul, FOUR! The first boundary of the second Test! A bit too straight, on a good length at the pads. KL Rahul tries to flick, but gets a thick inside edge and that is enough for the ball to meet the fence at deep fine leg.

Anderson Phillip to KL Rahul, Closer to the off stump, full in length and nipping away off the deck. KL Rahul strides forward only to leave.

Anderson Phillip to KL Rahul, Speared full and at 133.2 kph, on the fourth stump, moving away late. KL Rahul presses forward and dabs it to the gully region.

Anderson Phillip to KL Rahul, Back of a length, on middle, KL Rahul hangs back in the crease and glances it to deep backward square leg for a couple of runs.

Anderson Phillip to KL Rahul, Makes the batter play, does Anderson. This is full and swinging away from off. KL Rahul draws the front foot out and drives it straight to cover.

Jayden Seales to KL Rahul, Very full, speared on off at 137.4 kph. KL Rahul carves it away to widish extra cover for a single.

Jayden Seales to KL Rahul, Swings away late from a hard length, outside off, Rahul lets the harmless delivery go alone.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jaiswal is off the mark as well! Fullish length, angling onto the pads. Yashasvi Jaiswal clips it off the inner half of the bat towards deep fine leg for a single.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On middle, at 136.2 kph, Jaiswal blocks the length ball off the back foot to the leg side.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Keeps the line on the stumps, on a good length, curving back in on middle. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets forward and tucks it across to mid-wicket.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Good length, slanting across the batter. Jaiswal leaves it alone as it keeps wobbling away.

Anderson Phillip to KL Rahul, On a hard length, slightly outside off, Rahul blocks off the back foot to cover.

Anderson Phillip to KL Rahul, First runs for KL Rahul and India, off a pretty good delivery, actually! A bit too full, on middle and leaving the batter. KL Rahul jams the bat down and opens the bat face to pierce it through the gully and point fielders for a couple of runs.

Anderson Phillip to KL Rahul, Gentle outswinger, full and just around off. Rahul brings the bat and pad close to each other on the front foot and blocks it solidly.

Anderson Phillip to KL Rahul, Short of a good length, around off, KL Rahul blocks it to the gully region.

Anderson Phillip to KL Rahul, Tempter! Nice curve away from the batter, on the fourth stump line, on a length. KL Rahul strides forward and hides the bat behind the pads to make a leave.

Anderson Phillip to KL Rahul, On the money, is Phillip! Little bit of outswing, full and on off. KL Rahul closely watches it and eases it out to the cover region.

Anderson Phillip will bowl from the other end.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Decent start from Seales. Full and swinging into the batter from the off pole. Jaiswal plays with a straight bat face and pushes straight. Seales sticks out his right hand and stops the ball on his follow-through.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Slams the deck hard, on off. Yashasvi Jaiswal hangs back and drops it down the pitch watchfully.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Angling across the batter, on a yard behind fuller length. Yashasvi Jaiswal decides to let it go.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On a hard length at 131.4 kph, on top of off. Jaiswal lets the ball arrive and taps it to the point region with soft hands.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Around off, on a good length, swinging back in. Yashasvi Jaiswal prods forward and blocks it off the inside edge of the bat. The ball rolls off his front boot and goes to the left of the bowler.

Jayden Seales to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Starts off with a loosener! Down the leg side, swinging further down leg, on a good length. Jaiswal misses to flick it away, and Tevin Imlach collects it to his right.

All is in readiness for the action to kick off in Delhi for the second and final Test. But before that, the Indian legend, Anil Kumble, rings the bell before the start of the play. Now, both umpires make their way out to the middle. Also, walk out the players of the Windies, led by their skipper, Roston Chase. They form a huddle, and Chase gives a pep talk before they disperse to take their respective positions. There stride out the two openers of India, where KL Rahul will open the innings alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal. The West Indies are starting with their spearhead, Jayden Seales. With three slips and a gully, Seales to Jaiswal. Here we go...

PITCH REPORT - Deep Dasgupta and Ian Bishop are pitchside with their observations. Deep describes it as a pleasant morning in Delhi and notes that the surface appears quite intriguing. Bishop joins in, immediately highlighting the presence of live grass that should help the pitch hold together through the course of the Test. However, he also points out certain bare areas that may rough up and bring the spinners into play as the game progresses, calling it a surface of contrasting halves. Adds that the pitch is unlikely to offer much bounce or carry. Deep remarks that although it appears somewhat patchy, it is likely to play better than it looks. Agreeing that it could behave inconsistently, he identifies the Pavilion End as an area where uneven bounce may come into effect and concludes by saying that the captain winning the toss might prefer to bat first.

The skipper of the West Indies, Roston Chase, says that they would’ve batted first as well, as the pitch looks a bit on the drier side. Expresses slight disappointment with the toss result but adds that the team is ready to make the most of the situation regardless of who bats first. Reflecting on their preparation, he mentions that the side has held some honest and deep discussions about their batting after the previous outings. The focus now, he says, is to bat the full 90 overs and approach the innings with patience and discipline. Chase emphasises that every batter needs to play each ball on its merit and build partnerships that can anchor the innings. Insists that consistency and smart shot selection will be the key against a quality attack. Speaking about the changes, he confirms that Tevin Imlach and Anderson Phillip come into the side. Adds that Anderson brings value with the new ball, while Imlach is a strong player of spin - something that could prove handy on this surface.

The captain of India, Shubman Gill, says that the wicket looks good and is hopeful that they will pile on big runs. Stresses that consistency is the key and playing with the same intensity is crucial in this format. Adds that not much has changed since he became the captain and that he is the same person, but with more responsibilities and he likes that. Says they are going unchanged.

West Indies (Playing XI) - John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Alick Athanaze, Roston Chase (C), Shai Hope, Tevin Imlach (WK) (In place of Brandon King), Justin Greaves, Khary Pierre, Jomel Warrican, Jayden Seales, and Anderson Phillip (In place of Johann Layne).

India (Unchanged Playing XI) - Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (C), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj.

TOSS - Both skippers, Shubman Gill and Roston Chase, have walked out in the middle for the important toss. Gill flips the coin, and Chase calls 'Heads'. It lands 'Tails'. India win the toss and Gill has elected to BAT first.

And now, the Delhi strip? What can we expect? Dry, dusty, and straight out of a spinner’s fantasy - expect turn and bounce. Key battles? Bumrah vs Hope could be fire early on, while Jadeja vs Athanaze has ‘mini-battle of technique’ written all over it. Oh, and don’t forget the Gill vs Chase captaincy chess match - one looking to stamp authority, the other to save pride. So buckle up - it’s India vs West Indies, Delhi edition. With all that to keep, strap in as the toss and team lineups are just around the corner!

As for India, the focus might not be just on winning the matches, while simultaneously, they would be looking to fine-tune their team combinations and skills before tougher challenges ahead. The WTC points are crucial, yes, but grooming the next-gen stars is the real deal. Will Gill’s leadership stay bold and attacking? Can Jurel continue his dream run after that classy century? And how about Bumrah and Siraj - will they even need a second spell if the spinners start their dance early? So many subplots, so little time!

Here’s what they’ll need - composure, commitment, and a little Caribbean flair. No more swinging wildly at everything that moves. Chase has to lead like the old Windies skippers - commanding and calculating. Their spinners, Warrican and Pierre, might finally get some help from the Delhi track. And maybe, just maybe, a big inning from anyone could bring back a spark of the good old days. Because, for real, the world misses a West Indies side that used to fight till the final ball.

Meanwhile, what about the visitors? West Indies considered this series as ‘Mission India', but let’s be honest - Ahmedabad was more Mission Impossible. They were bundled out twice inside 90 overs across both innings. Still, this isn’t a team short on heart. Alick Athanaze showed fight, Justin Greaves had moments, and Shai Hope has the class to turn it around. The question is - can they stitch it all together before Jadeja and Kuldeep spin them into knots again? If their batting can survive against spin in Delhi, who knows, maybe they’ll surprise us.

Let’s know a bit about India first, because, well, they’ve been ruthless. A win by an innings and 140 runs in Ahmedabad? That was dominance with a capital D. The top order clicked, the middle order sparkled, and the bowlers - Siraj, Bumrah, Jadeja, Kuldeep - looked like they were bowling with cheat codes. But hey, there’s still room to improve. Sai Sudharsan needs runs - desperately! Nitish Kumar Reddy needs game time, and KL Rahul - well, he needs no improvement, while he’d love to make back-to-back tons a thing again. With Delhi’s black-soiled surface expected to offer turn, India’s spinners might just have more fun than a cat in a laser-pointer maze.

India and West Indies - two giants of cricketing nostalgia, two teams with stories written in gold and grit! As the second and final Test begins at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, one question echoes across continents - can the Windies finally wake up from their long, long slumber? Or will India, the modern-day fortress, make this another quick finish to a one-sided saga? Either way, Delhi is ready for an exciting match ahead. On that note, hello and welcome to all of you!

... MATCH DAY ...

Back for the Windies' last inning - batting - on this tour! The Indian players are out back there, taking their respective positions again. Also, out walk the two openers of the Windies, where Tagenarine Chanderpaul will open the innings alongside John Campbell. Mohammed Siraj will start the proceedings. With two slips and a gully in place, Siraj to Campbell. Here we go...

... THIRD INNINGS ...

India had to work a little harder for their wickets, but they’ll still be pleased with their effort, especially on a surface that offered something for the batters. Ravindra Jadeja provided the early breakthroughs, finishing with three wickets, before Kuldeep Yadav’s brilliance dismantled the West Indies middle order as he claimed a superb five-wicket haul. The only downside was that India could have wrapped things up earlier if Dhruv Jurel had been a touch sharper behind the stumps, having missed a couple of opportunities off the bowling of Kuldeep. Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah played their parts well, contributing a wicket apiece in support.

This was a much-improved batting display from the West Indies. However, there’s still plenty of work to do if they want to compete consistently against teams like India in this format. The encouraging sign was that they managed to build a few useful partnerships, but the downside is that only one went past the 50-run mark. Their search for a half-century in this series continues, with Alick Athanaze’s 41 still standing as their highest individual score so far. However, the resistance shown from the last two wickets by Anderson Phillip, Khary Pierre, and Jayden Seales was admirable, and they can take positives from that as well.

Are India enforcing the follow-on? Yes, they are! One would have thought that after bowling for around 82 overs, they would want to give a bit of rest to the bowlers, but this is the new aggressive mindset of the Indian team. They want to put their players under different testing situations to see how they respond, and this will only make them stronger to face bigger challenges ahead.

Kuldeep Yadav to Jayden Seales, OUT! PLUMB IN FRONT! LBW! The Windies have been bundled out for 248, and they have a trail of 270 runs. Kuldeep drags his length a bit back and bowls it around middle, getting it to spin back in. Jayden Seales presses back and looks to defend it with a straight bat face, but gets beaten on the inside edge due to the turn. He gets pinged around kneeroll on his back pad. A massive appeal goes up for LBW from the bowler and the keeper before the umpire obliges it and raises his finger. However, Seales takes a review. The third umpire is called in, and there is nothing on the UltraEdge. The Ball Tracking presents three reds with the ball projected to hit the top of the middle stump. The on-field decision is upheld, and Seales departs for 13 (25). This is the fifth five-wicket haul for Kuldeep in Tests!

Is that the fifer for Kuldeep Yadav? The Indian players look very confident and the umpire has also given it out LBW. However, Jayden Seales takes the review. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved. Ball Tracking shows three reds.

Kuldeep Yadav to Jayden Seales, Full and straight, around off, Jayden remains on his back foot and drives it back to the bowler.

Kuldeep Yadav to Jayden Seales, More flight, full and around middle, Jayden comes forward and defends it.

Kuldeep Yadav to Jayden Seales, Drops it a bit shorter, around leg, Seales presses back and defends it off the toe end of the bat into the deck.

Kuldeep Yadav to Jayden Seales, Tossed up, full and around middle and leg, spinning in, Jayden Seales prods forward and looks to defend it but gets an inside edge onto his front pad.

Mohammed Siraj to Anderson Phillip, BEATEN! Pitched up, full and outside off, shaping away. Anderson Phillip goes for an expansive drive but gets beaten past the outside edge.

Mohammed Siraj to Anderson Phillip, On a good length and angling in, around off, Anderson comes forward and defends it towards mid-wicket.

Mohammed Siraj to Anderson Phillip, Swinging back in, full but sliding down the leg side. AP leaves it. The keeper dives to his left and gathers it behind the wickets.

Credit to West Indies' resistance that they have forced India to take the second new ball. The hosts have had this issue for some time now, where they have struggled to pick up the last couple of wickets of the team. It may not change the result in this game, but that is an area they need to improve.

Mohammed Siraj to Anderson Phillip, Moves away, on the fuller side and outside off, Anderson Phillip watches it carefully and shoulders his arms.

Mohammed Siraj to Anderson Phillip, Tailing back in, full and around middle, Anderson gets across and flicks it to mid-wicket.

Mohammed Siraj to Anderson Phillip, On a length and outside off, Anderson Phillip prods forward and defends it to cover.

Kuldeep Yadav to Jayden Seales, Floated up, full and around middle, pushed back to the bowler off the front foot.

Kuldeep Yadav to Jayden Seales, Lands it full and outside off, Jayden gets a big stride forward and tries to defend it but gets it off the inside half of the bat to short leg.

Kuldeep Yadav to Jayden Seales, FOUR! TOP SHOT! Flighted, full and around middle, Jayden Seales lunges to reach out and smashes it over mid on for a boundary.

Kuldeep Yadav to Jayden Seales, Slower through the air, full and around off, Seales comes forward and defends it back to the bowler.

Kuldeep Yadav to Jayden Seales, FOUR! BELTED! Full and around off, Jayden Seales remains leg side of the ball, gets underneath and smokes it over back over the leaping Kuldeep Yadav for a boundary.

Kuldeep Yadav to Jayden Seales, Tossed up, full and around off, Jayden Seales prods forward and defends it back to the bowler.

Jasprit Bumrah to Anderson Phillip, Short of a good length and angling in, outside off, AP leaves it.

Jasprit Bumrah to Anderson Phillip, Another searing yorker, right at the toes, around off, Anderson digs it out towards gully where the substitute fielder, Devdutt Padikkal dives to his right and makes a good stop.

Jasprit Bumrah to Anderson Phillip, On a length, angling in, around middle, Anderson nudges it towards mid-wicket.

Jasprit Bumrah to Anderson Phillip, A corker of a delivery, well-directed yorker, around leg, Anderson Phillip gets deceived this time and gets late in bringing his bat down in time. Gets beaten on the inside edge and gets rapped low on his front pad. A massive appeal goes up for LBW but the umpire shakes his head. Shubman Gill asks the keeper and the slip cordon before deciding not to take a review. Probably, it would be going down leg.

Jasprit Bumrah to Anderson Phillip, A slower yorker, around off, that has almost deceived the batter. Anderson Phillip manages to bring his bat down and jams it beside the strip on the leg side.

Jasprit Bumrah to Anderson Phillip, On a length, angling in, around middle, Anderson tries to defend it off his front foot but gets it off the inside half of the bat. The ball goes to the left of deep fine leg and they take two runs.

Kuldeep Yadav to Jayden Seales, Touch fuller and around middle, Seales prods forward and tucks it to short leg.

Kuldeep Yadav to Jayden Seales, Lands it full and around middle, Jayden prods forward and dabs it down to point.

Kuldeep Yadav to Jayden Seales, FOUR BYES! That has beaten everyone! Full and outside off, spinning in. Jayden Seales comes forward to defend it but gets beaten on the outside edge. Dhruv tries to collect it to his right but the ball moves away and races away to the deep fine leg fence.

Kuldeep Yadav to Anderson Phillip, Short and around midlde, nudged away to deep backward square leg for a single.

Kuldeep Yadav to Anderson Phillip, Slower through the air, full and around middle, tucked away to mid-wicket off the front foot.

Kuldeep Yadav to Jayden Seales, Bye! Tossed up, full and outside off, Jayden Seales gets down and tries to slog it downtown but misses. The ball beats everything and Jurel fumbles to his left due to extra bounce and it rolls away towards short third. A bye is taken.

Jasprit Bumrah to Anderson Phillip, BEATEN! Slightly fuller and outside off, Anderson Phillip hangs back and goes for a big-booming drive on the up without any footwork and gets beaten on the inside edge.

Jasprit Bumrah to Anderson Phillip, A yorker, around off, Anderson gets a bit late to bring his bat down and tries to jam it out. Gets a thick outside edge that dribbles away to gully. Bumrah has his hands on his head in disbelief.

Jasprit Bumrah to Jayden Seales, Good work in the field! Full and angling down leg, Seales gets inside the line and tickles it to deep fine leg. Kuldeep Yadav runs across to his left there and dives to cut it off with his left hand. A single taken.

Jasprit Bumrah to Jayden Seales, Good take! Bumrah switches to around the wicket for the left-hander, on a length and sliding down leg. Jayden Seales sways away from it. Dhruv Jurel dives full length to his right behind the wickets and extends his right hand to gather it.

Jasprit Bumrah to Anderson Phillip, Stays a bit low, full and around off, Anderson goes deep in his crease and manages to tuck it without any feet movement. The ball goes off the inside half of the bat towards backward square leg and they take a quick single.

Jasprit Bumrah to Anderson Phillip, From over the wicket, on a length and on the fifth stump line, angling in, Anderson Phillip gets across, covers his off stump and shoulders his arms.

Kuldeep Yadav to Jayden Seales, Back to over the wicket for the left-hander, full and around off, Seales lunges and nudges it to short leg.

Kuldeep Yadav to Anderson Phillip, Short and around middle, angling in, Phillip nudges it to deep square leg for a single.

Kuldeep Yadav to Anderson Phillip, More spin, full and around off, Anderson Phillip gets across, goes down on one knee and tries to sweep it but misses. Gets his on his back thigh. A big appeal goes up for LBW, but the umpire shakes his head. Probably, due to the impact of being outside off.

Kuldeep Yadav to Anderson Phillip, Switches to around the wicket, full and around off, Anderson gets across on his front foot and defends it back to the bowler.

Kuldeep Yadav to Anderson Phillip, Pushed through, full and around off, Anderson prods forward and tucks it to short leg.

Kuldeep Yadav to Anderson Phillip, Slower through the air, full and around middle, Anderson Phillip lunges and smothers the spin.

Jasprit Bumrah to Jayden Seales, A yorker, around off, Jayden leans onto the delivery and manages to jam it out to mid-wicket.

Jasprit Bumrah to Jayden Seales, A bit fuller and around off, Seales prods forward and brings his bat down in time to block it.

Jasprit Bumrah to Jayden Seales, FOUR LEG BYES! Bumrah lands it full and around leg, angling in, Jayden Seales prods forward and looks to flick it but misses. The ball brushes his front pad and rolls down to the deep fine leg fence.

Jasprit Bumrah to Jayden Seales, Nagging length, tailing back in, around middle, nudged away to mid-wicket off the front foot.

Jasprit Bumrah to Jayden Seales, FOUR! Not where Seales intended it to be but the Windies get a boundary! Back of a length and around off, Jayden Seales presses back and tries to play it late to cut it. But as the ball gets some extra bounce off deck, it catches the outside edge of the bat and goes over the leaping gully for a boundary.

Jasprit Bumrah to Jayden Seales, Angling in, on a good length and around middle, Jayden Seales gets behind the line and defends it into the deck.

Kuldeep Yadav to Anderson Phillip, Floated up, full and around middle, Anderson prods forward and tries to defend it but gets an inside edge that rolls down towards mid-wicket.

Kuldeep Yadav to Anderson Phillip, Short and around off, spinning in, Anderson Phillip goes back and tries to cut it but ends up chopping it down. The ball bounces just beside the off stump and rolls away behind the wickets.

Kuldeep Yadav to Anderson Phillip, Slower through the air, full and around off, defended back to the bowler.

Kuldeep Yadav to Anderson Phillip, Massive appeal for LBW from the bowler and the keeper, but the umpire shakes his head. After considering and asking the keeper, the slip fielder - the Indian skipper, Shubman Gill, takes a review. Kuldeep tosses it up, full and around off, spinning in from there. Anderson Phillip lunges and looks to defend it with a straight bat face, but plays for the straight line. The ball spins in and beats the inside edge of the bat before rapping him low on his front pad. The third umpire is called in, and there is nothing on UltraEdge. After a while, the Ball Tracking comes and presents that it has bounced well over the stumps. India lose a review.

Is that out? A late review by India for an LBW decision here. Looks close, but the hosts do not seem that convinced.  UltraEdge confirms no bat involved and Ball Tracking shows it to be going over the stumps. Review lost!

Kuldeep Yadav to Anderson Phillip, An appeal for caught behind by the keeper, but the umpire shakes his head. Tad shorter and down leg, Anderon goes back and tries to flick it but misses. Dhruv Jurel moves to his left and takes it.

Kuldeep Yadav to Anderson Phillip, Tossed up, full and around middle, Anderson Phillip prods forward and defends it towards short leg.

Kuldeep Yadav to bowl from the other end. Can he get a fifer here?

Jasprit Bumrah to Jayden Seales, Nagging length and angling in, around middle, Jayden gets behind the line and defends it into the deck.

Jayden Seales is the last man in.

Jasprit Bumrah to Khary Pierre, OUT! KNOCKED HIM OVER! 'BOOM BOOM' SPECIAL! From around-the-wicket angle, Bumrah bowls it on a length and aims at the top of the off stump. Brings it back in and gets some zip off the deck as well. It is too hot to handle for Khary Pierre, who tries to go deep in his crease and looks to defend it with a straight bat face. Ends up getting squared up, and the ball zips past the outside edge of the bat before rattling into the off stump, which goes for a cartwheel towards the keeper. Bumrah is happy, and so are the Indian players. The resistance of Pierre ends here, who departs for 23 (46) while the Windies are 221/9.

Jasprit Bumrah to Khary Pierre, FOUR! That kicked off the deck! On a hard length and closer to the off side, the ball shoots up unexpectedly off the deck. Khary Pierre does well to drop his wrist and keeps his bat close to his body. He plays with soft hands and the ball catches the outside edge of the bat and rolls away through the gap between first slip and gully for a boundary.

Jasprit Bumrah to Khary Pierre, On a good length and around off, tailing back in, KP gets across, goes deep in his crease and tucks it to mid-wicket.

Jasprit Bumrah to Khary Pierre, Attempts the yorker, but ends up bowling a low full toss, around midlde, Pierre jams it back to the bowler.

Jasprit Bumrah to Khary Pierre, On a length, angling in, around middle, Khary gets squared up and drops it down towards mid-wicket off the toe end of the bat.

We are all set for the afternoon session! The players are already out in the middle now. Khary Pierre and Anderson Phillip to resume batting for the West Indies. Jasprit Bumrah will start proceedings with the ball after Lunch. Here we go...

... DAY 3, SESSION 2 ...

Everyone expected India to begin the day with Ravindra Jadeja, but Shubman Gill surprised many by handing the ball to Kuldeep Yadav. It took him a few overs to find the right pace for the surface, but once he did, he struck thrice in quick succession. Jasprit Bumrah also delivered a probing spell, arguably his best of the series, while Mohammed Siraj finally gave the pacers something to cheer about by dismissing Jomel Warrican. The hosts might be a touch disappointed not to have wrapped things up before Lunch, but that’s the beauty of Test cricket - things rarely go exactly to plan. The big call for Gill now will be whether to enforce the follow-on if they bowl West Indies out early in the next session or to give his bowlers a breather before batting again. Join us at 12.10 pm IST (6.40 am GMT) to see how things pan out in the Post-Lunch session!

The issue for the West Indies has been their inability to convert starts into substantial scores. On Day 2, Alick Athanaze and Tagenarine Chanderpaul did all the hard work but failed to capitalise, and the same pattern continued this morning as Shai Hope and Tevin Imlach fell in quick succession after a decent stand, turning 156/4 into 175/8. At that stage, it seemed like they would collapse soon after, but Anderson Phillip and Khary Pierre showed good resilience, adding 42 runs for the ninth wicket to take their side to Lunch. However, they still trail by 102 runs to avoid the follow-on.

SESSION SUMMARY - 77 runs and 4 wickets in 29 overs! Before the start of Day 3, we talked about the pitch offering some assistance to the spinners, and Kuldeep Yadav certainly made the most of it, picking up three wickets this morning. It wasn’t a surface that was turning square, but his control and skill, combined with some loose shot selection from the West Indies batters, helped India tighten their hold on the game as they still lead by 301 runs.

Ravindra Jadeja to Anderson Phillip, Massive shout for LBW from Jadeja, but the umpire shakes his head. Very full and around middle, Anderson goes back and tries to defend it, but gets an inside edge onto his front pad. The ball rolls away towards backward point. And that will be LUNCH ON DAY 3!

Ravindra Jadeja to Anderson Phillip, A loopy one, touch shorter and around off, Anderson goes back and defends it.

Ravindra Jadeja to Anderson Phillip, Pushed through, full and around off, blocked back to the bowler off the front foot.

Ravindra Jadeja to Anderson Phillip, Dragged length and around leg, stays a bit low, Anderson presses back and tucks it to short leg.

Ravindra Jadeja to Anderson Phillip, Slower through the air, full and around leg, Phillip lunges and defends it back to the bowler.

Ravindra Jadeja to Anderson Phillip, Full and on leg, Anderson prods forward and defends it to the right of the bowler.

One more over before Lunch. The players started to walk off, but the on-field umpires have asked them to get back in thier positions.

Washington Sundar to Khary Pierre, Quicker, full and around off, KP lunges and drives it to wide mid off.

Washington Sundar to Khary Pierre, Dragged length and around off, Khary presses back and defends it to the right of the bowler.

Washington Sundar to Khary Pierre, Floated up, full and around off, Pierre prods forward and looks to defend it but gets it off the inside half of the bat to short leg.

Washington Sundar to Khary Pierre, Much fuller and around off, Khary drills it to mid off.

Washington Sundar to Khary Pierre, Tossed up, full and outside off, Khary lunges and goes across before shouldering his arms.

Washington Sundar to Khary Pierre, Short and angling in, around off, Khary hangs back and dabs it down to cover point.

Ravindra Jadeja to Anderson Phillip, Slows it up, full and on leg, Anderson gets across on his front foot and defends it to the right of the bowler.

Ravindra Jadeja to Khary Pierre, Quicker, full and outside off, Pierre comes forward and drives it to the left of backward point for a quick single.

Ravindra Jadeja to Khary Pierre, Pushed through, full and outside off, Khary prods forward and defends it to cover.

Ravindra Jadeja to Khary Pierre, Slower through the air, full and outside off, Khary gets a big stride forward and blocks it towards cover.

Ravindra Jadeja to Anderson Phillip, A loopy one, full and around leg, Phillip lunges and flicks it a bit uppishly but in the gap towards square leg for a single.

Ravindra Jadeja to Anderson Phillip, From over the wicket, full and around off, Anderson prods forward and defends it to the right of the bowler.

Washington Sundar to Anderson Phillip, Drifting in, full and around middle, knocked down to long on for a single.

Washington Sundar to Anderson Phillip, Slower through the air, full and around off, Anderson gets across on his front foot and defends it back to the bowler.

Washington Sundar to Anderson Phillip, Slower through the air, full and on leg, Phillip takes a big stride forward and flicks it to short fine.

Washington Sundar to Anderson Phillip, Tossed up, full and a bit outside off, Anderson lunges and keeps it out towards cover.

Washington Sundar to Khary Pierre, A slider, full and around middle and leg, KP uses his feet and nudges it to deep backward square leg for one.

Washington Sundar to Khary Pierre, FOUR! CUT AWAY! A bit shorter and outside off, Khary Pierre pounces on the width offer and throws his hands at it. Slices it to the right of backward point for a boundary.

Ravindra Jadeja to Anderson Phillip, Sliding in, full and around off, defended into the deck by AP off his front foot.

Ravindra Jadeja to Anderson Phillip, Pushed through, full and around off, Anderson lunges and looks to defend it but gets an inside edge that rolls past the short leg fielder to his left.

Ravindra Jadeja to Anderson Phillip, Drops it a bit short and around middle, Phillip presses back and turns it to mid-wicket.

Ravindra Jadeja to Anderson Phillip, Lands it full and around off, pushed back to the right of the bowler off the front foot.

Ravindra Jadeja to Anderson Phillip, Flatter, full and around off, AP prods forward and defends it beside the strip on the leg side.

Ravindra Jadeja to Anderson Phillip, BEAUTY! How has that missed the stumps? Quicker, full and around off, spinning away sharply from there. Anderson Phillip comes forward and looks to flick it but gets beaten past the outside edge. It zips past the off stump.

Washington Sundar to Anderson Phillip, Sliding in, full and on the pads, knocked down to long on for a single.

Washington Sundar to Anderson Phillip, Drifting in, full and outside off, Anderson gets a big stride forward and looks to drive it but gets it off the outer half of the bat. It rolls away to the left of extra cover and they take two runs.

Washington Sundar to Anderson Phillip, In-between length and holds it line, outside off, Anderson prods forward to defend it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Washington Sundar to Anderson Phillip, Tad shorter and outside off, AP lunges and leaves it.

Washington Sundar to Khary Pierre, More spin, full and around off, Khary lunges and pushes it to the right of cover. Calls his partner and sneaks a quick single.

Washington Sundar to Khary Pierre, Angling in, a bit shorter and around off, tapped down to cover off the front foot by KP.

Ravindra Jadeja to Anderson Phillip, BEATEN! Spinning away, full and outside off, Anderson Phillip comes forward to defend it but gets beaten past the outside edge.

Ravindra Jadeja to Anderson Phillip, Quicker and shorter, outside of, Anderson presses back and leaves it. Uh-oh! Ravindra Jadeja has overstepped again, and it is called a NO BALL.

Ravindra Jadeja to Anderson Phillip, Slower through the air, full and around off, Anderson gets a big stride forward and defends it back to the bowler.

Ravindra Jadeja to Anderson Phillip, More flight, full and around off, Anderson lunges and smothers the spin.

Ravindra Jadeja to Anderson Phillip, Switches to around the wicket, full and around middle, tucked away towards short leg off the back foot.

Ravindra Jadeja to Khary Pierre, Pushed through, full and outside off, Pierre uses his feet and drills it to long off for a single.

Ravindra Jadeja to Khary Pierre, Flighted, full and around middle, Khary Pierre gets down, switches his stance and reverse-sweeps it but finds the cover fielder.

Washington Sundar to Anderson Phillip, Switches to around the wicket, short and around middle, AP presses back and keeps it out to the left of the bowler.

Washington Sundar to Anderson Phillip, Nagging length and around off, worked away to backward square leg off the back foot.

Washington Sundar to Anderson Phillip, Short and around middle and leg, spinning in, Phillip goes back and looks to tuck it into the leg side but misses. Gets hit high on his back pad. An appeal goes up for LBW from Sundar but the umpire shakes his head. Probably, could be going down leg.

Washington Sundar to Anderson Phillip, Pushes through, full and around off, Anderson lunges and taps it down towards short leg.

Washington Sundar to Anderson Phillip, Tossed up, full and down leg, Anderson Phillip prods forward and flicks it to short fine leg.

Washington Sundar to Khary Pierre, Short and around off, Sundar hangs back and punches it to the right of cover for a single.

Ravindra Jadeja to Anderson Phillip, Dragged back length and around off, stays a bit low, Anderson goes back and manages to nudge it towards short leg.

Ravindra Jadeja to Anderson Phillip, Slower through the air, full and outside off, Anderson prods forward and lets it go.

Ravindra Jadeja to Anderson Phillip, FOUR! BEAUTIFUL SHOT! Full and around middle, Anderson Phillip uses his feet and smashes it over mid on for a boundary. Also, 200 is up for the Windies.

Ravindra Jadeja to Anderson Phillip, Quicker, short and down leg, Phillip gets hurried and tries to defend it but misses. Gets hit low on his front pad.

Ravindra Jadeja to Anderson Phillip, Nagging length and around off, tucked away to mid-wicket off the back foot.

Ravindra Jadeja to Anderson Phillip, Floated up, full and around middle, Anderson lunges and taps it towards mid-wicket. Oh, another NO BALL from Jadeja for overstepping.

Ravindra Jadeja to Anderson Phillip, BEATEN! Short and outside off, spinning away, Anderson Phillip presses back and looks to cut it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Washington Sundar to Anderson Phillip, On the shorter side and around leg, Anderson gets inside the line and tickles it fine. It goes past the short fine leg fielder to his right and Shubman Gill chases it down from there. Three runs taken.

Washington Sundar to Anderson Phillip, Dragged length and around off, AP goes back and looks to defend it but as the ball drifts in, he gets an inside edge that goes past the short leg fielder to his right.

Washington Sundar to Anderson Phillip, An arm ball, full and around off, Anderson gets a big stride forward and smothers the spin.

Washington Sundar to Anderson Phillip, Drops it short and around off, Anderson presses back and blocks it to the right of the bowler.

Washington Sundar to Anderson Phillip, Slower through the air, full and around off, tucked away to short leg.

Washington Sundar to Anderson Phillip, Tossed up, full and around middle, sweept away to backward square leg off the front foot.

Kuldeep Yadav to Khary Pierre, Lands it full and outside off, Khary comes forward and looks to drive it but gets an inside edge that rolls past the leg stump and goes away towards deep fine. Two runs taken.

Kuldeep Yadav to Anderson Phillip, Quicker, full and around middle and leg, AP looks to flick it but gets an inside edge towards short fine. A single taken.

Kuldeep Yadav to Anderson Phillip, Short and around off, tapped down to short leg off the back foot.

Kuldeep Yadav to Anderson Phillip, Slower through the air, full and around leg, Anderson gets down and tries to attempt another sweep but misses. Gets hit on his front pad. Oh, the replays show that the ball has brushed the gloves of the batter and the keeper should have been alert, as had he reacted on time, it could have been taken.

Kuldeep Yadav to Anderson Phillip, FOUR! PUT AWAY! Short and around leg, Anderson Phillip gets down on one knee and swipes it to the left of deep backward square leg for a boundary.

Kuldeep Yadav to Anderson Phillip, Tossed up, full and around middle and leg, Anderson prods forward and looks to defend it but gets beaten on the inside edge. Gets rapped low on his front pad.

Washington Sundar to Khary Pierre, FOUR! NICE SHOT! Short and around off, Khary Pierre dances down the track and lofts it straight down the ground. Though he doesn't get it off the middle of the bat, still he gets enough power to clear mid off for a boundary.

Washington Sundar to Khary Pierre, Sliding in, on the pads, tucked away towards short leg off the front foot.

Washington Sundar to Khary Pierre, Excellent review by Khary Pierre, and he saves himself. Sundar dishes a full delivery, from around-the-wicket angle, around middle. Khary Pierre lunges and looks to defend it, playing for the straightener, but the ball angles in and drifts in to beat the inside edge of the bat to rap him low on his front pad. A huge appeal goes up for LBW from the bowler and the keeper before the umpire raises his finger. However, Khary takes a review instantly. The third umpire is called in, and there is nothing on the UltraEdge. However, the Ball Tracking presents that it would have missed the leg stump. The on-field decision gets overturned.

Is that out? The umpire has raised his finger for an LBW appeal, but Khary Pierre takes the review. UltraEdge confirms no bat but Ball Tracking shows it to be missing leg. Good review for the Windies!

Washington Sundar to Khary Pierre, Slower through the air, short and angling in, around middle, Khary goes back and defends it to the right of the bowler.

Washington Sundar to Khary Pierre, An arm ball, full and around off, KP prods forward and drives it to mid off.

West Indies are still well behind the follow-on score. But the question is whether India will force it or not. Let's see!

Washington Sundar to Khary Pierre, A slider, full and around off, drilled down to mid off from the front foot by Khary.

Kuldeep Yadav to Anderson Phillip, Tossed up, full and around off, Anderson plays it off his back foot but manages to bring his bat down in time to defend it towards short leg.

Kuldeep Yadav to Khary Pierre, Short and outside off, sliced away to deep point off the back foot for a single by KP.

Kuldeep Yadav to Anderson Phillip, Touch shorter and around off, gets an extra bounce off the deck. Anderson presses back and looks to punch but ends up playing it uppishly off the upper half of the bat towards wide mid off for a single.

Kuldeep Yadav to Khary Pierre, Leg bye! Back to over the wicket for the left-hander, full and around leg, Khary lunges to work it away into the leg side but misses. The ball thuds his front pad and rolls away towards square leg. A leg bye is sneaked.

Kuldeep Yadav to Anderson Phillip, Switches to around the wicket, short and around off, with some extra bounce off the deck. Anderson Phillip goes back and taps it down to the right of backward point for a single.

Kuldeep Yadav to Anderson Phillip, Slower through the air, full and around off, Anderson prods forward and pushes it to cover.

Mohammed Siraj to Khary Pierre, Lands it full and around off, Khary lays his bat on the ball to keep it out towards cover point.

Mohammed Siraj to Khary Pierre, Angling in, full and around middle, Khary Pierre leans onto the delivery and flicks it to the right of deep fine leg for a couple of runs.

Mohammed Siraj to Khary Pierre, A bit fuller and outside off, dabbed down to cover point off the front foot.

Mohammed Siraj to Khary Pierre, BEATEN AGAIN! From the around-the-wicket angle, on a length and a bit outside off, it threatens to come in but then shapes away. Khary hangs his bat away from his body to push but gets beaten oon the outside edge.

Mohammed Siraj to Khary Pierre, Nagging length and around off, zipping away, Khary prods forward to defend it with an angled bat but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Mohammed Siraj to Khary Pierre, Short of a length and around off, going across the batter, Khary sways away from it.

Kuldeep Yadav to Anderson Phillip, From over the wicket, full and around off, Anderson takes a big stride forward to defend it but gets a thickish inside edge that goes towards backward square leg.

Kuldeep Yadav to Anderson Phillip, Pitched up, full and around leg, tucked it to backward square leg off the front foot. Uh-oh! Kuldeep Yadav has overstepped and it is called a NO BALL.

Kuldeep Yadav to Anderson Phillip, Switches to around the wicket, short and around middle, Anderson Phillip comes forward to work it away into the leg side but gets a leading edge that rolls down to cover.

Kuldeep Yadav to Anderson Phillip, Short and around off, AP gets forward and defends it back for the bowler.

Kuldeep Yadav to Anderson Phillip, A chance? Kuldeep Yadav isn't happy as Dhruv Jurel fails to grab it behind the wickets! Full and down leg, Anderson Phillip gets down on one knee and tries to sweep it but gets it off his gloves. It lobs up in front of the keeper, where Jurel moves to his left but seems to have lost sight of the ball and misjudges it. Fails to take the catch.

Kuldeep Yadav to Anderson Phillip, Slower through the air, full and around off, Anderson prods forward and blocks it back to the bowler.

Kuldeep Yadav to Khary Pierre, Tossed up, full and around off, Khary lunges and tucks it to the left of mid-wicket for a single.

Mohammed Siraj to Anderson Phillip, Pitched up, around off, defended it to cover off the front foot by AP. A WICKET-MAIDEN for Siraj.

Mohammed Siraj to Anderson Phillip, Angling in, on a length and around off, Anderson Phillip tries to defend it but his feet don't go anywhere. Gets it off the inside half of the bat to mid-wicket.

Mohammed Siraj to Anderson Phillip, Lands it full and pushes through, around off, Anderson defends it to the right of the bowler.

Anderson Phillip comes out to the middle now.

Mohammed Siraj to Jomel Warrican, OUT! DRAGGED ON! No need for any review on this occasion, and Siraj gets his first. He bowls it on a length and keeps it around off, skidding through the deck. Jomel Warrican stays deep in his crease and throws his hands at it to push into the off side for a single. But as the ball skids, he only manages to get an inside edge that goes and crashes into the middle stump. Siraj is pumped up as he celebrates the wicket. Jomel departs for just 1 (5) and the Windies are 175/8, trailing by 343 runs.

Mohammed Siraj to Jomel Warrican, Huge appeal for LBW from the bowler and the keeper, but the umpire shakes his head. Shubman Gill asks the keeper and decides not to take any review. On a length, tailing back in, around middle and leg, Jomel pushes at it without any foot movement and gets beaten on the inside edge before getting rapped on the front pad. Could be going down leg.

Mohammed Siraj to Jomel Warrican, On a length, angling in, around off, Jomel Warrican doesn't move his feet anywhere and tries to defend it with a straight bat face. Gets an inside edge that rolls down to mid-wicket.

Kuldeep Yadav to Khary Pierre, Looped up, full and on middle, Khary Pierre fends it away.

Kuldeep Yadav to Khary Pierre, So, so close! A googly, flighted, full and on off, grips and turns in sharply, Khary Pierre leaves it alone, thinking it is a leggie. It spins past his pads and just misses the stumps.

Kuldeep Yadav to Jomel Warrican, Short and on middle, Jomel Warrican flicks it away through square leg for one.

Kuldeep Yadav to Jomel Warrican, Tossed up, full and on leg, turns away, Jomel Warrican gets his front leg out and blocks it out.

DRINKS BREAK! Building on their overnight momentum, India have continued to assert their dominance, with Kuldeep Yadav proving to be the difference-maker by dismantling the West Indies' resistance. The overnight unbeaten pair of Shai Hope and Tevin Imlach had fought hard, but Kuldeep's masterful spin created an intricate web, removing both of them along with Justin Greaves. Now seven wickets down and trailing by a massive 344 runs, the Windies are under extreme pressure against a quality Indian bowling attack, who are aggressively pushing to bundle them out, ideally before the Lunch break, to further solidify their commanding position in the Test. Let's see how this pans out. Also, Jomel Warrican is the new batter in.

Kuldeep Yadav to Justin Greaves, OUT! LBW! Kuldeep Yadav has four now! Now, that is a disappointing shot from Justin Greaves, who was looking good out there. Just throws his wicket away. Tossed up by KD, full and on middle, turns in a bit, Greaves goes down on one knee for a premeditated reverse sweep, but the length is too full and he misses to get hit on the pads. There is a big shout for LBW, and the umpire raises his finger as this is pretty straight. Greaves does not even bother reviewing it and walks back for 17 off 20. West Indies have slipped from 156/4 to 174/7!

Kuldeep Yadav to Justin Greaves, FOUR! More runs! Flatter, short and turning into the leg side, Justin Greaves moves back and glances it away to the fine leg fence for a boundary. India won't mind that, as they want Greaves to be playing on the back foot.

Mohammed Siraj to Khary Pierre, Pitched up and on middle, angling in, Khary Pierre blocks it out nicely.