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2nd Test UPDATES: Jaiswal hits century; India 318/2 at stumps

Fri, 10 October 2025

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16:55

Jaiswal hits century; India 318/2 at stumps

India 318-2 (90 ovs) vs WI | Scorecard

Jaiswal is struck on the pads by Seales as West Indies are confident with the appeal but the umpire are unmoved.

Captain Chase takes the DRS but the ball is missing the off-stump comfortably as the review is lost.

Jaiswal then brings out a cracking drive, hitting the full delivery from Seales through the covers for a thumping boundary.

Phillip drifts on the pads as Gill clips it square on the leg side for a single before Jaiswal steers the next to gully and plays out the rest of the over with caution.

Warrican to bowl the final over of the day. Gill at his watchful best as he plays out a maiden over to end a dominant day for the Indians.

India reach stumps on 318/2 in 90 overs with Jaiswal's sparking century leading the way.

Jaiswal was unbeaten on a brilliant 173 from 253 balls, while Gill was 20 not out as the duo put on 67 runs for the third wicket.

West Indies managed to stem the flow of boundaries in the final session but India were still able to score 98 runs from 32 overs.

Jaiswal looks on course for his third double hundred in Tests as the young opener once again showed his class, starting off watchfully in the morning before showing his class with a magnificent knock, littered with shots around the ground.

Gill will be keen to make most of a good pitch and carry on to play a big knock on the second day.

16:37

Jaiswal, Gill take India past 300

India 311-2 (87 ovs) vs WI | Scorecard

Seales bowls full as Gill gets the leading edge trying to flick it but it falls safely on the off-side.

However, Gill gets the fifth ball off the middle, hitting it straight down the ground past mid-off for a boundary.

In the next over, Jaiswal hits Phillip through the covers for two runs to complete the 50-run stand for the third wicket with Gill.

Phillip goes short and wide as the well-set Jaiswal manages to seer it comfortably behind point beating the fielder in the deep for a four.

Phillip again errs, bowling full and wide, as Jaiswal smashes the half-volley through the covers for another boundary.

Phillip manages to get the edge off the next as Jaiswal pokes but it falls well short of the first slip fielder before he takes one next ball.

16:17

Jaiswal hits 150; India in control

India 294-2 (84 ovs) vs WI | Scorecard

West Indies take the second new ball after 82 overs as Phillip comes back into the attack for a short burst before stumps.

Jaiswal defends the first two balls before he takes one past point and Gill keeps out the last three balls.

Pacer Seales is back from the other end. Jaiswal is beaten first ball as he looks to slash it square before playing and missing again trying to play the drive.

Seales drifts on the pads as Jaiswal clips it through midwicket for three runs before Gill leaves the last two balls, pitched wide of the off-stump.

16:05

Jaiswal hits 150; India in control

India 290-2 (82 ovs) vs WI | Scorecard

India are 282/2 in 80 overs but West Indies don't take the second new ball as they continue with their spinners.

Jaiswal late cuts Warrican fine past the fielder at slip for two runs followed by a single to long-off.

Gill hits the fourth ball to sweeper cover for one before Jaiswal keeps strike with one to long-on off the last ball.

In the next over, Jaiswal cuts the first ball past the sweeper for two runs before taking one to complete his 150, from 224 balls, with 19 fours.

15:56

Jaiswal, Gill drive India forward

India 279-2 (79 ovs) vs WI | Scorecard

Pierre bowls a maiden over to India captain Gill, who after the risky slog sweep to get off the mark has batted solidly.

Three singles off Warrican's 17th over as West Indies have managed to tighten things, with 49 coming from 19 overs in the session.

Gill brings out the slog sweep once again hitting Pierre over square leg for his second boundary.

Warrican drops short as Jaiswal rocks back to slap the spinner in the gap through the covers for a four. He taps the fourth ball into the off-side for a quick single.

15:43

Sudharsan out for 87; India 2 down

India 266-2 (75 ovs) vs WI | Scorecard

Jaiswal hits Pierre down to long-on for a single to take his score to 133. Gill keeps strike with one from the last ball on the off-side.

16 overs still left in the day. India will look to add another 60-70 runs and end around with 320-330 at stumps.

For West Indies, they need a few wickets before stumps to get back into the contest.

Warrican from round the wicket bowling in the line of stumps to Gill, who gets the edge trying to defend but it falls short of the fielder at slip.

But he gets forward to defend the next few balls before clipping the ball past square leg for one.

15:34

Sudharsan out for 87; India 2 down

India 263-2 (73 ovs) vs WI | Scorecard

Pierre also looking to hit the area outside the off-stump to left-hander Jaiswal, who drives the full delivery to deep point for a single.

Shubman Gill makes an early statement as he slog sweeps Pierre for a boundary over midwicket to get off the mark. A risky shot to get off the mark before he takes a single off the last ball of the over.

Gill very watchful against Warrican as he carefully plays out a maiden over.

Left-arm spinner Pierre has struggled with his control. He bowls a wide half-volley which Jaiswal drills through the covers for a four.

15:21

Sudharsan out for 87; India 2 down

India 251-2 (69 ovs) vs WI | Scorecard

Warrican makes the breakthrough with the wicket of Sudharsan, who is given out leg before wicket. The ball turned sharply to strike him on the back pad as he played from the crease.

He goes for the review after a chat with his partner but this looks pretty close.

Sudharsan done in by the sharp turn as he played down the wrong line. The decision stands as the impact is in line and the ball is going on to hit the stumps.

Sudharsan walks back after a career-best 87 from 165 balls, missing out on a deserved century. He put on 193 from 305 balls for the second wicket to put India on course for a huge total.

Warrican the only West Indies bowler among the wickets, taking 2/44 in 13 overs.

15:15

Jaiswal, Sudharsan take India past 250

India 250-1 (68 ovs) vs WI | Scorecard

Sudharsan plays a cracking straight drive off Chase, getting it past the fielder at mid-on for a four, to take his score into the 80s.

In the next over, Jaiswal and Sudharsan pick a single each off Seales.

West Indies looking quite flat in the field. The second new ball is still far away, 14 overs to go.

Can the pacers get some reverse swing and trouble the batters? Jaiswal and Sudharsan will be happy to continue batting in the same vein and pile on the runs.

Warrican back into the attack. Sudharsan hits the second ball down to long-on for a single before Jaiswal gets the last ball off the edge for another run.

Spin from both ends as Pierre is called back into the attack. The Indian batters easily pick five singles from the over to bring up 250.

14:59

Jaiswal hits ton; India pile on the runs

India 237-1 (64 ovs) vs WI | Scorecard

Seales has something to cheer about as he beats Jaiswal outside the off-stump after the left-hander played away from the body without any footwork.

However, the next ball is a bit too straight as the left-hander clips it through square leg for one.

Jaiswal and Sudharsan look totally settled at the wicket and the West Indies bowlers will need something extraordinary to dislodge them.

The duo pick two singles each off Chase's 12th over to keep the scoreboard moving along.

Seales mixing his length, bowling full as Sudharsan drives it straight back followed by a short but it slips down the leg side and is ignored.

Sudharsan clips the fourth ball off his pads for one and Jaiswal keeps out the last two balls.

14:45

Jaiswal hits ton; India pile on the runs

India 230-1 (61 ovs) vs WI | Scorecard

Captain Chase to kick off proceedings after the tea break. Jaiswal defends the first ball before he cuts the second ball behind point for a four to make a bright start to the third session.

Chase drifts on the pads as Jaiswal flicks it in the gap through midwicket for two runs before he keeps out the rest of the over.

Pacer Jayden Seales from the other end. He makes a tidy start, giving away just a single to Sudharsan, who takes one to point.

Sudharsan has been quite positive in this knock. He rocks back to whip Chase in the gap at midwicket for two runs and keeps strike with one from the last ball.

14:15

Jaiswal hits century; India 220/1 at tea

India 220-1 (58 ovs) vs WI | Scorecard

Seales comes back, to bowl the final over of the session. The first ball is a loosener -- short and wide as Sudharsan punishes it, with a fierce square cut past point for a four.

India dominated the second session to go into the tea break on 220/1 in 58 overs.

The two 23-year-old left-handers put on an unbroken stand of 162 runs to put India on course for a huge first innings total.

West Indies' bowlers struggled as they conceded 126 runs in 30 overs in the session.

Jaiswal completed his seventh Test century, to be unbeaten on 111 from 162 balls, while Sudharsan got back among the runs with a composed knock of 71 not out.

14:15

Jaiswal hits century; India 220/1 at tea

India 220-1 (58 ovs) vs WI | Scorecard

Seales comes back, to bowl the final over of the session. The first ball is a loosener -- short and wide as Sudharsan punishes it, with a fierce square cut past point for a four.

India dominated the second session to go into the tea break on 220/1 in 58 overs.

The two 23-year-old left-handers put on an unbroken stand of 162 runs to put India on course for a huge first innings total.

West Indies' bowlers struggled as they conceded 126 runs in 30 overs in the session.

Jaiswal completed his seventh Test century, to be unbeaten on 111 from 162 balls, while Sudharsan got back among the runs with a composed knock of 71 not out.

14:05

Jaiswal hits century; India dominate

India 211-1 (56 ovs) vs WI | Scorecard

Off-spinner Chase is back into the attack. Jaiswal clips the first ball for a single before Sudharsan plays a nice drive through the covers for two runs and then takes one. Jaiswal retains strike with one from the last ball.

Greaves tries the short ball at Sudharsan who manages to easily pull it through square leg for a four before Jaiswal defends the rest of the over, ducking under the short ball off the last ball.

A single to Sudharsan off Chase helps him raise the 150-run stand for the second wicket with Jaiswal.

Greaves continues after a small discussion with his captain as he gives away two singles in his eighth over.

13:47

Jaiswal hits century; India dominate

India 200-1 (52 ovs) vs WI | Scorecard

Jaiswal clips Pierre through square leg for two runs to complete his seventh Test century from 145 balls.

The 23-year-old celebrates the landmark by taking off his helmet and blowing some kisses to the fans.

Only one man had more centuries before the age of 24 and that is Sachin Tendulkar with 11.

In the next over, Sudharsan, on 58, gets a lifeline as he is put down at midwicket. The left-hander gets a leading edge attempting to flick pacer Greaves but Warrican rushing in from midwicket fails to hold on to the catch.

A single each to the two batters takes India to 200/1 in 52 overs.

13:33

Sudharsan, Jaiswal put India in control

Sai Sudharsan celebrates his half-century.

India 193-1 (49 ovs) vs WI | Scorecard

A timely return to form for Sudharsan to seal his claim on the No 3 slot atleast for the next series against South Africa.

Jaiswal severe on anything full as he crashes pacer Phillip through the covers for a four.

Two balls later, he glances it fine down the leg side for another boundary to take his score into the 90s, followed by a single.

Pierre does well to concede just a single in his 10th over as Jaiswal picks one to long-on.

Phillip also does the same next over, giving away just one in the over to Jaiswal.

Three singles in a row before Sudharsan goes back to whip spinner Pierre over midwicket for a stylish boundary.

13:14

Sudharsan, Jaiswal hit 50s; India in control

India 175-1 (45 ovs) vs WI | Scorecard

Pacer Anderson Phillip back into the attack. Jaiswal drills an overpitched delivery straight back past the bowler for a four and clips the next for one.

Sudharsan takes a single in the gap at midwicket before Phillip bowls a beauty to beat Jaiswal on the outside edge last ball.

In the next over, Sudharsan crashes Pierre in the gap through the covers for a four to bring up his fifty in some style, from 87 balls.

This is only Sudharsan's second half-century in Tests and this could help him silence his critics.

At the drinks break, India are 175/1 in 45 overs, having scored 81 runs in 17 overs in the first hour of the second session.

13:09

Jaiswal hits fifty as India accelerates

India 163-1 (43 ovs) vs WI | Scorecard

The spinners have tightened things a bit by drying up the boundaries but Jaiswal and Sudharsan happy to tap the ball in the gaps and collect singles.

Three singles off Pierre's seventh takes India past the 150-run mark, in the 41st over.

Sudharsan plays a confident sweep off Warrican, hitting in the big gap at square leg for a four. He clips the next ball off his pads to deep midwicket for one.

A single to Sudharsan off Pierre raises the 100-run stand for the second wicket before Jaiswal crashes a full delivery through the covers for a four followed by a single.

12:52

Jaiswal hits fifty as India accelerates

India 148-1 (39 ovs) vs WI | Scorecard

The bowling continues to be poor. Warrican bowls a full toss as Sudharsan helps himself to a boundary, sweeping it fine on the leg side for a boundary before he defends the last ball.

Pierre also drifts on the pads as Jaiswal clips it square for two runs followed by a single.

West Indies need a wicket to boost their hopes. They seem to be struggling to make an impression with the ball on a pitch good for batting.

Three easy singles off Warrican's ninth over as the scoreboard continues to tick along followed by two off Pierre in the next.

12:44

Jaiswal hits fifty as India accelerates

India 135-1 (35 ovs) vs WI | Scorecard

Spinner Warrican back into the attack. Jaiswal clips the second ball off his pads for one before Sudharsan slaps the fourth ball in the gap through the covers for a four and gets one off the next.

One more bowling as spinner Khary Pierre comes back from the other end.

Sudharsan defends the first four balls before he drives a full delivery to the right of the fielder at mid-off for a four followed by a block.

41 runs from the first seven overs of the second session as West Indies struggle to stem the flow of runs.

12:31

Jaiswal hits fifty; India go past 100

Yashasvi Jaiswal celebrates his half-century.

India 123-1 (32 ovs) vs WI | Scorecard

The boundaries flowing for India. This time Sudarshan rocks back to whip spinner Chase through square leg for a four to raise the 50-run stand for the second wicket from 69 balls.

West Indies guilty of bowling too many loose deliveries at the start of this session.

Seales bowls a wide half-volley which Jaiswal drills through the covers for a boundary. He hits another crisp shot in the off-side which is well stopped by the fielder to save the boundary and keep it down to a single.

Sudarshan solidly blocks the rest of the over.

Jaiswal looking in full flow as he plays another fluent drive wide of long-off for two runs.

Chase drops short as Jaiswal helps himself to another boundary cutting it behind point for a four.

The left-hander has been positive in the second session, scoring 24 from 16 balls with five fours.

India have been positive, scoring 29 runs from the last four overs.

12:19

Jaiswal hits fifty; India go past 100

India 106-1 (29 ovs) vs WI | Scorecard

Seales starts off with the ball for West Indies in the second session. Jaiswal makes a confident start cutting the first ball past point for a boundary. He again goes for the cut shot next ball but it goes off the outside half wide of the gully fielder for another four as India go past the 100-run mark.

Two balls later, Jaiswal plays a nicely-timed drive through the covers for the third four of the over, which brings up his fifty in grand style from 82 balls.

He hits the next ball straight back as the bowler collects the ball and hits Jaiswal on the pads attempting a throw at the stumps followed by an apology.

11:36

Jaiswal guides India to 94/1 at lunch

India 94-1 (28 ovs) vs WI | Scorecard

A few seconds left for 11.30 but the umpires decide to have another over in the session.

Warrican to bowl the final over of the morning session. Jaiswal hits the first ball to long-on for a single before Sudharsan slaps the next through the covers for two runs.

India go into the lunch break on Day 1 on 94/1 in 28 overs.

Jaiswal cut loose after a slow start to score a solid 40 from 78 balls, hitting seven fours. Sudharsan has started confidently to score 16 from 36 balls.

Rahul was the only wicket to fall, stumped off spinner Warrican for 38.

West Indies pacers started off well, keeping things tight as just 29 runs came from 12 overs in the first hour before Jaiswal and Rahul changed gears.

Jaiswal is once again looking good for a big knock and he would be keen to cash in after doing all the hard work in the morning session.

11:30

Jaiswal, Sudharsan steady India

India 91-1 (27 ovs) vs WI | Scorecard

Jaiswal uses his feet to take the delivery on the full and smash Chase down the ground for a four and then takes one to long-off.

Sudharsan clips the fourth ball through square leg for a single.

In the next over, the India No 3 rocks back to punch spinner Warrican in the gap through the covers for a boundary.

Jaiswal is looking to break free. He sweeps Chase through square leg for a boundary before taking one to long-on.

With lunch round the corner, Jaiswal plays out a maiden over from Warrican.

In the next over, Sudharsan rocks back to cut Chase for a single past point and Jaiswal takes one to long-on.

11:17

Rahul out for 38; India lose 1st wicket

Jomel Warrican celebrates the wicket of K L Rahul.

India 74-1 (22 ovs) vs WI | Scorecard

Short and wide from Warrican as Jaiswal has enough time to rock back and cut it past point for a four.

He picks a single next ball before Sudharsan slaps the last ball off the backfoot straight beating the fielder at mid-on for his second four.

Change in the bowling as off-spinner Roston Chase comes into the attack to replace Pierre.

Jaiswal defends the first two balls before he drives the full delivery to long-off for a single and Sudharsan keeps out the rest of the over.

In the next over, Jaiswal hits Warrican down to long-on for a single before Rahul keeps out the rest of the over.

11:05

Rahul out for 38; India lose 1st wicket

India 62-1 (18 ovs) vs WI | Scorecard

Spin from both ends as Jomel Warrican comes into the attack. He strikes in his first over getting Rahul stumped with a vicious delivery which turns a long way after pitching.

Rahul again comes down the track but is beaten as the ball spins sharply to beat the bat and wicketkeeper Tevin Imlach completes an easy stumping.

Rahul looks at the pitch in disbelief before he walks back after scoring 38.

A big match for India's No 3 Sai Sudharsan, who needs a big knock to keep his place in the team. He is gifted a full toss first ball which he flicks easily through midwicket for a four to get off the mark.

11:00

Rahul, Jaiswal take India past 50

India 58-0 (17 ovs) vs WI | Scorecard

Overpitched from Greaves as Jaiswal plays a cracking straight drive back past the bowler for a four.

He cuts the next ball as it goes on the bounce to Pierre at point, who is unable to gather it and is struck on the forehead. He goes off the field to undergo some concussion tests.

Greaves has bowled too full and straight as Rahul this time flicks it through midwicket for a boundary to bring up India's 50, in the 16th over followed by a single.

Pierre back in the field after that blow and continues to bowl. Rahul shows intent as he uses his feet to loft the spinner over long-on for a six and takes one next ball.

India have changed gears after a watchful start, with 29 coming from the last five overs -- the same number of runs were scored from the first 12 overs.

10:50

India off to a watchful start vs Windies

India 41-0 (15 ovs) vs WI | Scorecard

Jaiswal has scored just 10 runs from the first hour, showing a lot of patience and willingness to bat out time and find his rhythm.

Jaiswal finally breaks the shackles as he hammers pacer Phillip powerfully back nearly taking off the bowler's head, who does well to get out of the way in time, for a boundary.

Meanwhile, Rahul plays a classy shot, driving a full delivery from Greaves straight back past mid-on for a four and clips the fifth ball for a single.

Spin introduced as left-armer Khary Pierre comes into the attack, to bowl the 15th over.

Rahul gets the under-edge as he tries to play the cut shot first ball as it doesn't bounce as much before he hits the next square on the off-side for one.

Jaiswal defends the third ball on the off-side and keeps out the next two before taking one off the last ball to long-on.

10:36

India off to a watchful start

India 29-0 (12 ovs) vs WI | Scorecard

Change in the bowling as Justin Greaves comes into the attack. Third boundary in a row for India as Jaiswal glances the first ball from Greaves fine on the off-side for a four.

He is beaten next ball trying to slash the pacer through the off-side before he watchfully keeps out the rest of the over.

India are 29 for no loss in 10 overs with Rahul on 19 and Jaiswal on 10.

Change of ends for Phillip as he takes over from Seales. He has a confident shout for leg before wicket turned down against Rahul, who plays down the wrong line to the incoming delivery and is hit on the pads.

West Indies takes the review but the decision stands as the point of impact is umpire's call.

Phillip has bowled well, sticking to a probing line and length, not giving away anything to concede nine runs from five overs.

In the next over, Greaves beat Jaiswal who pushes away from his body and is beaten on the outside edge.

The drinks have been called for the first time on Day 1 as India reach 29 for no loss in 12 hours after the first hour.

Both openers have been quite watchful, with Rahul on 19 from 37 balls and Jaiswal on 10 from 35 balls.

10:19

Rahul, Jaiswal give India good start

India 25-0 (9 ovs) vs WI | Scorecard

Rahul nudges Seales off his pads for a single before Jaiswal is beaten on the outside edge going for the big drive through the covers.

He manages to drive the next ball square but can't beat the fielder at point.

Phillip has been impressive with the new ball, bowling in a good channel just outside the off-stump.

He goes past the edge as Rahul is beaten looking to drive it through the covers.

Rahul learns from his mistake as he gets a good stride forward next ball to drive it to mid-off.

Phillip keeping it full and around the off-stump line as Rahul watchfully plays out a maiden over.

In the next over, Jaiswal pushes Seales into the covers for a quick single and Rahul punches the pacer in the gap through the off-side for a confident boundary.

The next ball is full and straight and this time Rahul plays a nice flick through midwicket for another four.

10:03

India off to a cautious start vs WI

India 15-0 (6 ovs) vs WI | Scorecard

Phillip getting the ball to move away from right-hander Rahul, who comes forward to defend. He tries the incoming ball but Rahul is able to clip it past square leg for two runs before he glances the fifth ball fine for the first boundary of the match.

Seales bowls a beauty, getting the ball to move away to beat Jaiswal on the outside edge. He gets the ball to angle away from Jaiswal, who leaves the next two balls before cutting the last ball for a boundary.

Phillip tries the short ball to Rahul which doesn't rise much and is easily pulled through square leg for a single before Jaiswal keeps out the last three balls.

India off a watchful start as they reach 15 for no loss in six overs.

09:46

India off to a cautious start vs WI

India 4-0 (3 ovs) vs WI | Scorecard

Anderson Phillip from the other end. Rahul defends the first ball before he leaves the next followed by another block.

Phillip getting the ball to swing as Rahul defends the first ball getting it off the outside half past gully for a couple of runs to get India off the mark.

In the next over, Jaiswal defends the first few balls from Seales before he clips the fourth ball off his pads for a single and Rahul keeps strike with one from the last ball.

09:37

Unchanged India elect to bat vs Windies

India 0-0 (1 ov) vs WI | Scorecard

Yashasvi Jaiswal and K L Rahul walk out to open the innings for India, while Jayden Seales opens the bowling for West Indies.

A little of bit movement first ball but the ball is down the leg side to left-hander Jaiswal, who misses the flick.

The next ball is on the mark as Jaiswal is forced to defend. He keeps out the next few balls as Seales starts off with a maiden over.

09:10

Unchanged India elect to bat vs Windies

While India are unchanged, West Indies have made a couple of changes.

Tevin Imlach and Anderson Phillip come into the team in place of Brandon King and Johann Layne.

Check out the playing XIs:

India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, K L Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (Captain), Dhruv Jurel (w/k), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.

West Indies: Tagenarine Chanderpaul, John Campbell, Alick Athanaze, Shai Hope, Kevon Imlach (w/k), Roston Chase (Captain), Justin Greaves, Khary Pierre, Jomel Warrican, Anderson Phillip, Jayden Seales.

09:06

Unchanged India elect to bat vs Windies

India captain Shubman Gill has won the toss and elected to bat against West Indies at Delhi on Friday.

"We are going to bat first. The wickets looks pretty good so we will look to pile on the runs on Day 1," said Gill at the toss.

This is the first toss that Gill has won as the Test captain after six straight toss losses.

Gill confirms that India are fielding the same playing XI from the previous match.

08:44

Dominant India eye series sweep

A confident India will be looking to continue their rampaging form and register another convincing victory against West Indies in the second Test in New Delhi on Friday.

The only area of concern for the Indians will be the form of Sai Sudharsan at No 3, who hasn't been unable to come up with consistent performances to justify his inclusion.

It could turn out to be another lop-side contest as India's fine ensemble of individually gifted cricketers will be pitted against a West Indies outfit that looks a pale shadow of its glorious past and is struggling to stay relevant in Tests.

For India, another dominating performance isn't just about wrapping up the series, but also about firming their grip on the World Test Championship points table and carrying a surge of confidence into the far sterner challenge that awaits against South Africa at home later this year.

The surface at the Feroz Shah Kotla promises another quick finish. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate noted a "dry patch" that he felt could be helpful for seamers.

That alone ensures that Nitish Kumar Reddy, a promising young all-rounder, will retain his spot as India go in with an unchanged XI.

For Nitish, bowling remains his primary currency in this format.

With India's batting line-up as deep and secure as any in world cricket, his evolution as a seam-bowling all-rounder is what the team management is keen to nurture in the long run.

The selectors and coaches aren't too concerned yet about Sai Sudharsan but six failures in his last seven completed innings do present a reality check for a player still finding his rhythm in the demanding red-ball arena.

Yashasvi Jaiswal got a start, K L Rahul is in the form of his life having scored three hundreds in his last six Tests and with skipper Shubman Gill also helping himself with a half century, Sudharsan's poor scores stuck out like a sore thumb as Dhruv Jurel and Ravindra Jadeja also scored centuries.

While India's dressing room buzzes with purpose, the West Indies appear adrift, trapped in a cycle of mediocrity that even their own legends find hard to explain.

Head coach Darren Sammy put it bluntly on the eve of second Test, calling the decline "a terminal disease, the cure of which looks improbable at the moment."

The Kotla track, primarily a black soil one, promises good value for shots and if India get to bat first, the top order would again like to plunder a club class Windies bowling attack where only Jayden Seals looked the part in the first Test.

2nd Test UPDATES: Jaiswal hits century; India 318/2 at stumps

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