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2nd Test Updates: Campbell, Hope power WI fightback

 Sun, 12 October 2025
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16:58

Campbell, Hope power WI fightback

WI 173-2 (49 Ovs) & 248 vs India 518-5d | Scorecard

West Indies have shown impressive application and intent, delivering their most confident batting display of the series. 

After India enforced the follow-on and struck twice early, Shai Hope and John Campbell counterattacked brilliantly, forging the visitors' best partnership and seizing some momentum back.
16:56

Campbell, Hope power WI fightback

WI 173-2 (49 Ovs) & 248 vs India 518-5d | Scorecard

Kuldeep continues. Hope steps up and slams a boundary, then follows it with a single. He looks solid at 57 off 86 balls. Campbell, batting on 82 off 137, defends the rest of the over - his highest score in this innings. 5 runs off the over - after 45 overs, WI are 156/2. 

Jadeja continues. Hope defends, lets one go outside leg, then drives a boundary. Kicks the next away, then punches towards long-on for a single. A no-ball is called, and the over ends with a dot. 7 runs off it - after 46 overs, WI are 163/2. 

Kuldeep continues. Campbell drives towards long-off for a single, Hope is beaten by turn but then punches to deep cover for another single. Campbell defends two balls and nudges a single off the last. Hope reaches for an extra-cover drive but is beaten; the ball trickles to the outfield before being stopped. He defends the next, then rotates strike with a single to end the over. Final over of the day is bowled by Jaiswal. Hope defends the first, jabs towards cover for a single. Campbell works one to fine leg for a single, and Hope taps back to the bowler for another. 3 runs off the over - after 49 overs, West Indies are 173/2. 

The first session has tilted in West Indies favour. As the day ends, Shai Hope punches a short ball through cover for a single, closing a session of grit and intent from the visitors.

16:35

Campbell, Hope's resilient partnership

WI 138-2 (44 Ovs) & 248 vs India 518-5d | Scorecard

Kuldeep Yadav is brought back into the attack. Campbell nudges one towards the leg side for a single. Hope blocks carefully and picks up a single off the last ball. After 41 overs, West Indies are 140/2.

Jadeja returns from the other end. Hope's square-leg attempt off the inside edge goes for no run, but he rotates strike with a single off the next ball. Campbell defends, then smashes a boundary, follows it up with a dot, and they finish the over with a single. Six runs off the over - after 42 overs, WI are 146/2.

Kuldeep continues. Campbell defends the first two deliveries, then nudges one for a single. Hope rotates strike with a couple of singles to finish the over. 3 runs off it - after 43 overs, WI are 149/2.

Jadeja continues. Campbell defends from the crease, then picks up a single towards long-on. Hope follows with a single, defending the last two deliveries. After 44 overs, West Indies are 151/2.
16:22

Campbell, Hope show grit

WI 138-2 (40 Ovs) & 248 vs India 518-5d | Scorecard

Washington Sundar continues. Campbell greets him with a crisp boundary through midwicket. Pushes the next back to the bowler, then checks a defensive push towards cover. Works one through midwicket for a single. Hope clips to midwicket but finds the fielder, then takes a single to end the over. 6 runs off it - after 36 overs, WI are 125/2.

Bumrah steams in. Hope defends the first before driving two gorgeous back-to-back boundaries - timing and placement, both perfect. Ends the over with a solid block. 8 runs off it - after 37 overs, WI are 133/2.

Washington continues. Campbell sends one back down the track, then drives to cover for none. Works one off the straight for a single. Hope sees off the rest. Just 1 run off it - after 38 overs, WI are 134/2.

Bumrah persists. A ring field in place, just a gully, no slip. Campbell stays solid in defence - maiden over from Bumrah. After 39 overs, WI are 134/2.

Washington continues. Hope defends towards cover, then picks up a single next ball. The pair continue to rotate strike nicely. A couple more dots follow, then a nudge for another single. 4 off the over - after 40 overs, WI are 138/2.
16:00

Campbell, Hope show grit

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WI 119-2 (35 Ovs) & 248 vs India 518-5d | Scorecard

Bumrah returns to the attack. Campbell looks solid -cuts towards midwicket but straight to the fielder, then sends the next one back down the pitch. A probing maiden from Bumrah.

Kuldeep continues. Hope blocks a couple before driving through cover for four - a classy shot. Another dot follows. The Windies batters have mixed caution with the occasional boundary to keep India at bay. Hope defends the rest. After 34 overs, West Indies are 118/2.

Bumrah keeps it tight again. Campbell defends solidly, drives to point for none, and works one towards square leg for a single. Ducks under a short ball and blocks out the rest. Just one run from the over - after 35 overs, West Indies are 119/2.

The West Indies are showing real fight here, making India work hard for every breakthrough.
15:42

WI batters hold firm against spinners

WI 114-2 (32 Ovs) & 248 vs India 518-5d | Scorecard

Washington Sundar continues - Hope stands tall and defends everything with assurance. A tidy maiden from Washy.

Kuldeep Yadav from the other end. Campbell shoulders arms to the first, then drives crisply to extra cover but can't pierce the field. Another dot. He finally works one to Kuldeep's left for a single. Two more solid defensive shots follow - and that'll be drinks. Just one run off the over. After 32 overs, West Indies are 114 for 2.

It's been an excellent partnership - Campbell is just four short of his best Test score, while Hope continues to look composed and confident at the crease.
15:35

Campbell and Hope hold firm

WI 113-2 (30 Ovs) & 248 vs India 518-5d | Scorecard

Kuldeep Yadav continues- Campbell guides one towards point and collects a couple. He stays patient after that, defending everything else with a straight bat. After 28 overs, West Indies are 107 for 2.

Washington Sundar continues. Hope works one off the back foot to midwicket for no run, then tucks a single to square leg. Campbell goes for the sweep but the ball slips under the bat. He drives down to long-on for a single. Hope defends the last two deliveries - just 2 runs from the over. After 29 overs, West Indies are 109 for 2.

Kuldeep from round the wicket. Campbell shoulders arms to the first, then drives crisply through the off side for four. He's seeing the ball well. The rest are carefully defended, though the final ball beats him outside off. Four from the over - after 30 overs, West Indies are 113 for 2.
15:26

100 comes up for WI

WI 105-2 (27 Ovs) & 248 vs India 518-5d | Scorecard

Washington Sundar continues - Hope stays compact in defence, playing each ball on merit. Tight, probing line from Washy, and it's a maiden over.

Kuldeep Yadav from the other end. Campbell and Hope look to keep the scoreboard ticking, rotating the strike with a few singles. Hope then steps out and drives beautifully through extra cover for four. Dot to finish the over - 7 runs from it. After 25 overs, West Indies are 104 for 2.

Washington continues. Still no sign of Bumrah. Campbell solid in defence, then eases one down to long-off for a single. Hope blocks out the rest of the over with composure. Just 1 run off it - after 26 overs, West Indies are 105 for 2.
15:11

Campbell hits 50 after multiple reviews

WI 97-2 (24 Ovs) & 248 vs India 518-5d | Scorecard

Washington Sundar continues. Campbell begins with a neat clip through midwicket for a single. Hope then gets going - drills one through cover for four, pure timing. Driven to mid-off for no run next, but he's in rhythm now - another boundary, this time past point. Hope gets behind the line to block before finishing the over with a single. A productive over for the Windies - 10 runs from it. After 23 overs, they're 90 for 2.

Kuldeep Yadav continues. Hope pushes one back to the bowler, then steps out and launches him for a towering six down the ground! Calmly follows it with a single to long-on. Campbell plays out the rest of the over with solid defence.7 runs from it. After 24 overs, West Indies are 97 for 2.
15:06

Campbell hits 50 after multiple reviews

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WI 80-2 (22 Ovs) & 248 vs India 518-5d | Scorecard

Jadeja continues - Hope blocks watchfully before picking up a single. Campbell defends solidly for the rest of the over. Just 1 run from it. After 20 overs, West Indies are 60 for 2.

Washington Sundar continues. Campbell punches to cover but can't pierce the gap. Drives again - still no run. This time, he connects sweetly and cracks a boundary. Sundar comes back with another sharp delivery that thuds into the pad - huge appeal! Gill, Washi, and Jurel come together for a chat before India review. It's pad first again, and ball-tracking shows umpire's call - Campbell survives yet another close one! He sneaks a single next ball, while Hope defends the last.5 runs off the over. After 21 overs, West Indies are 65 for 2.

Here comes Kuldeep Yadav into the attack. Campbell gets across and paddles it fine for a couple. He collects two more next ball. Now he goes big - smashes it for six! Moves into the 40s, full of intent. Defends on the front foot before driving through cover for four more to raise a well-constructed fifty off 69 balls. Finishes with a single to keep strike. A superb over for the left-hander - 15 runs from it.

After 22 overs, West Indies are 80 for 2.
15:02

50 comes up for WI

WI 58-2 (19 Ovs) & 248 vs India 518-5d | Scorecard

Jadeja continues - Campbell starts with a gentle push through covers for two. After a dot, he skips down the track and lofts Jadeja cleanly over long-on for six! Tries the sweep next but finds short fine. The batters rotate strike with a single each. 10 runs off the over. After 16 overs, West Indies are 45 for 2. 

Sundar continues, and Hope greets him with a towering six! Follows it up with a couple before defending the rest. After 17 overs, WI move to 53 for 2. 

Jadeja keeps things tight with a maiden, Campbell defending solidly.

Washington Sundar continues - Hope taps one to long-off for a single. Campbell then slams a boundary, but he misses the sweep next ball. Big appeal from Sundar! Umpire Richard Illingworth raises the finger - Campbell reviews immediately. There's a spike on UltraEdge when the ball passes the glove - Campbell survives! He looked to block on the front foot, but Washington Sundar isn't done yet - another loud appeal next ball. Gill gestures for calm, but they go upstairs again. The replays show the ball hitting pad first, and ball-tracking reveals umpire's call on impact. India keep their review, and Campbell survives two scares in two balls. 

Dot to end the over. After 19 overs, West Indies are 58 for 2.
14:34

Sundar bowls Athanaze with magical delivery

WI 35-2 (15 Ovs) & 248 vs India 518-5d | Scorecard

Sundar continues post tea, It's a full, tossed-up delivery outside off; Hope goes for the drive, and the ball sneaks under the toe end. Did it brush the bat before lobbing to Rahul at slip?

India go up in appeal as Hope waits, and the umpires send it upstairs.  Replays show there was contact - but it's a bump ball! Hope survives.

He pats the next one towards the leg side for no run. Wicket maiden for Washington Sundar. After 15 overs, West Indies are 35 for 2.
14:15

Sundar bowls Athanaze with magical delivery

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WI 35-2 (14.3 Ovs) & 248 vs India 518-5d | Scorecard

Washington Sundar is introduced into the attack. Athanaze starts cautiously, defending a few deliveries before punching one towards cover point for a single. Campbell rotates the strike with a single of his own. 

Jadeja bowls a tidy maiden from the other end, with Campbell defending firmly throughout. 

Back to Sundar - Athanaze punches to cover for no run, but the very next delivery is magical. Sundar strikes! Alick Athanaze is bowled! India break through just before tea, and it's Sundar's first wicket of the match. Athanaze departs for 7 off 17 balls.
14:02

Siraj strikes as Chanderpaul falls

WI 33-1 (12 Ovs) & 248 vs India 518-5d | Scorecard

Jadeja continues from one end. Campbell starts cautiously, defending the first ball, then unleashes a boundary. He sends the next back to the bowler, follows with a dot, then slams another boundary before a dot to finish the over. Eight runs from it - West Indies 25/1 after 10 overs.

Siraj continues, with Athanaze taking charge. He slams a boundary, returns the next to the bowler for none, ducks under a bouncer, and then nudges a single towards the leg side. Campbell works one off the back foot to midwicket for no run, followed by a single to finish the over. Six runs from it - West Indies 31/1 after 11 overs.

Jadeja keeps the pressure on at the other end, with just 2 runs coming off the over. West Indies 33/1 after 12 overs.
13:53

Siraj strikes as Chanderpaul falls

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WI 17-1 (9 Ovs) & 248 vs India 518-5d | Scorecard

Siraj continues from one end. Chanderpaul defends to backward point for no run, followed by another dot. He then pulls one to deep backward square for a single. Campbell ducks under a bouncer, sends the next ball back to the bowler, and defends the rest of the over. Just 1 run off it - West Indies 16/0 after 7 overs.

Jadeja keeps up the pressure at the other end, with Chanderpaul defending the entire over. Maiden over.

Back to Siraj, Campbell defends the first delivery and nudges a single off the next. A miscued pull from Chanderpaul follows - but a spectacular diving catch at midwicket by Shubman Gill! 

Tagenarine Chanderpaul departs for 10 off 30 balls.

Alick Athanaze is the new batter. Siraj starts with a short ball, which he ducks under comfortably. Another bouncer follows, again missing the line, and Athanaze lets it go. The over yields just 1 run - and India have picked up a wicket. After 9 overs, West Indies are 17/1.
13:38

WI openers survive early LBW appeals

WI 15-0 (6 Ovs) & 248 vs India 518-5d | Scorecard

Siraj continues from one end. Chanderpaul drives towards cover for no run and defends a few deliveries. A sharp chance comes his way - Jaiswal leaps low to his right at forward square leg, parrying a half-volleyed shot behind to save two runs. Dot to end the over. Two runs off it - West Indies 7/0 after 3 overs.

Jadeja keeps up the pressure. Campbell sweeps for a single, then Chanderpaul punishes the next ball for a boundary. A dot follows, and the batters exchange singles before another dot ball finishes the over. Seven runs from it - West Indies 14/0 after 4 overs.

Back to Siraj, Campbell defends to mid-off and then to the bowler, completing a maiden over.

Jadeja continues. Chanderpaul is beaten by one delivery; LBW is not given, with the impact well outside off. He defends the next, works one to mid-on for no run, then takes a single. Campbell defends the final ball. Just 1 run off the over - West Indies 15/0 after 6 overs.
13:22

WI openers survive early LBW appeals

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WI 5-0 (2 Ovs) & 248 vs India 518-5d | Scorecard

The fielders are in position as Siraj takes the new ball. John Campbell and Tagenarine Chanderpaul walk out to bat.

Campbell is on strike to start. He drives to cover for no run, survives an LBW appeal, and is beaten once - a tidy maiden over from Siraj. 

Now Jadeja takes the new ball. Chanderpaul defends the first delivery to cover, survives a big LBW shout (impact well outside off), and then nudges one towards long-on for a single. Campbell responds in style, smashing the next delivery for four! Five runs from the over - West Indies 5/0 after 2 overs.
13:02

Kuldeep strikes five as India enforce follow-on

WI 248 all out (81.5 ovs) vs India 518-5d | Scorecard

Kuldeep's teammates erupt in applause after his brilliant five-wicket haul. With a commanding 270-run lead, India have confidently enforced the follow-on.
12:59

Kuldeep's five-for finishes WI for 248


WI 248 all out (81.5 ovs) vs India 518-5d | Scorecard

Kuldeep continues, with Seales defending the first two balls and playing straight to the bowler. The next delivery is drilled back to Kuldeep - and he strikes! Seales is given out LBW, and Kuldeep erupts in celebration.

West Indies review, but it's all in vain. Jayden Seales departs for 13 off 25 balls, and Kuldeep Yadav claims his fifth-wicket haul of the match - a sensational performance!
12:54

India desperate to end WI resistance

WI 248-9 (81 ovs) vs India 518-5d | Scorecard

Kuldeep continues from one end, with two slips and short leg in place - all out for his fifth and West Indies' last wicket. Seales defends the first delivery, then punishes an overpitched ball past Kuldeep for four. He defends the next ball, then dispatches another boundary. He blocks the final two deliveries. Eight runs from the over - West Indies 248/9 after 80 overs. 

The new ball is now available. Siraj is brought back into the attack. Phillip starts cautiously, defending the first ball, followed by a dot. The new ball is taken - an extra slip added as it starts to swing. Phillip leaves the next delivery, and Jurel dives to stop one, keeping it tight. India is probing for the last wicket, but the West Indies lower order is showing fight.

A maiden over from Siraj - West Indies 248/9 after 81 overs.
12:45

West Indies tail resists final push

WI 240-9 (79 ovs) vs India 518-5d | Scorecard

Bumrah continues from one end. Phillip leaves the first delivery, then nudges a single off the next. Seales ducks under a bouncer, then glances a full ball on leg, but Kuldeep stops it - Seales manages a single. Phillip defends the last two deliveries. Two runs from the over -West Indies 232/9 after 77 overs.

Kuldeep keeps the pressure on from the other end. He starts with a leg bye, Phillip defends, then clips one through backward square leg for a single. A well-flighted googly beats Seales and Jurel, racing for four leg byes. Seales defends the remaining balls. Six runs from the over - West Indies 238/9 after 78 overs.

Bumrah back into the attack. Phillip plays with a straight bat and picks up two runs, then defends the rest of the over. Two runs off it - West Indies 240/9 after 79 overs.
12:34

West Indies tail resists final push

WI 230-9 (76 ovs) vs India 518-5d | Scorecard

Kuldeep comes back into the attack from the other end, hunting his fifth wicket. Phillip starts cautiously, defending and tapping the ball down. A delivery slides down the leg side - Phillip tries to nudge it away but is beaten. Huge appeal for LBW! India consult their reviews and decide to go for it, but the ball-tracking shows it's missing the stumps. The umpire's original decision stands.

Kuldeep will have to wait for his fifth - a maiden over for the spinner. West Indies 221/9 after 74 overs.

Bumrah continues from one end. Jayden Seales starts with a solid defence, then slams a boundary off the next delivery - timing it beautifully! He looks to nudge the following ball, but it clips his pads and races away for another boundary.

A yorker on off stump comes next, and Seales digs it out nicely, pushing it to the leg side - no run. A tidy finish as he defends the rest of the over. Eight runs come off it - West Indies 229/9 after 75 overs.

Kuldeep continues from the other end. Phillip starts cautiously, defending straight to the bowler. He attempts a sweep next, but Kuldeep's appeal is half-hearted and goes unheeded.

Phillip then finds a gap and nudges one for a single, followed by a dot to finish the over. Just 1 run off it - West Indies 230/9 after 76 overs.
12:25

Bumrah breaches Pierre's defence

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WI 221-9 (73 ovs) vs India 518-5d | Scorecard

All set for the post-lunch session! Jasprit Bumrah will get things underway. The ninth-wicket stand has already added 42 crucial runs, with Pierre and Phillip showing grit and intent.

Pierre starts cautiously, blocking a yorker from Bumrah and leaving the next. But a length delivery outside off jagged in sharply, bouncing awkwardly and racing past the bat for four runs!

Bumrah strikes immediately on the very next ball - Bowled! The off stump goes flying as Khary Pierre departs for 23 off 46 balls.

Jayden Seales is the last man in. Defends the last off the over.

11:35

West Indies are 217/8 at lunch

WI 217-8 (72 ovs) vs India 518-5d | Scorecard

What a delivery from Jadeja! A beautifully flighted ball on middle, angling Phillip forward before ripping past the outside edge and left Phillip completely beaten. Phillip defends the rest of the over. Maiden from Jadeja - West Indies 209/8 after 68 overs.

Sundar continues. Pierre greets him with a boundary, follows it up with a single. Phillip blocks well before nudging one for a single to finish the over. Six runs from it - West Indies 215/8 after 69 overs.

Jadeja changes his angles. Phillip defends the first ball, takes a single on the next. Pierre plays solidly on the front foot, and another single comes off the last ball. Just 2 runs off the over - West Indies 217/8 after 70 overs.

Sundar bowls a tidy maiden over, keeping the pressure firmly on.

India players think it's lunch, but umpire Richard Illingworth calls them back for one more over. Jadeja breezes through it. Phillip sticks to defence, a loud LBW appeal on the last ball falls on deaf ears. 

Another maiden - West Indies 217/8 at lunch.
11:21

Phillip, Pierre nudge WI past 200

WI 209-8 (67 ovs) vs India 518-5d | Scorecard

Kuldeep is on his 10th over of the morning, hunting his fifth Test five-for. Anderson Phillip gets one on the pads but follows up by slamming a boundary off the next delivery. He swings and misses the next ball, then clips one towards leg side for a single. Pierre looks to drive through covers but only finds an inside edge through fine leg for two. Seven runs from the over-West Indies 194/8 after 62 overs.

Washington Sundar continues from the other end. Phillip keeps defending and nudging the ball around, eventually picking up three runs. After 63 overs, West Indies are 197/8.

Kuldeep is finally taken off, and Ravindra Jadeja comes into the attack, aiming for a five-for of his own. Phillip tries to cut but misses, and a no-ball follows. He then slams a boundary and defends the last two deliveries. Four runs from the over - West Indies 202/8 after 64 overs.

Sundar continues his tidy work, giving away just 1 run - 203/8 after 65 overs.

Jadeja keeps the pressure on. Pierre attempts a reverse sweep but can't get any reward, then is beaten by the next delivery. Only 1 run off the over - West Indies 204/8 after 66 overs.

Sundar returns, with Pierre defending on the front foot. He picks up a single next ball, Phillip takes a couple, and a single ends the over. Four runs from it - West Indies 209/8 after 67 overs.
11:00

Siraj gets his man as WI lose 8th wkt

WI 187-8 (61 ovs) vs India 518-5d | Scorecard

Kuldeep continues from one end. Pierre looks solid, blocking the first few deliveries while Phillip defends cautiously on the front foot. A flighted full ball outside off is met with a textbook defence. Only 2 runs from the over - West Indies 177/8 after 58 overs.

Siraj keeps the pressure from the other end. Pierre ducks under a bouncer, defends the next, then tucks one square on the leg side for a couple. He steers the last ball behind point for none. After 59 overs, West Indies are 179/8.

Kuldeep resumes, and the batters rotate strike well. Four runs come off the over - West Indies 183/8 after 60 overs.

Spin takes over from both ends as Washington Sundar enters the attack. Pierre drives to mid-off for none, then blocks the next delivery. A huge LBW appeal follows - the umpire raises the finger! Pierre reviews. UltraEdge confirms no bat contact, but ball tracking shows it missing leg stump by a long way. The original call is overturned - Pierre survives. He blocks the next delivery and ends the over with a neat boundary.

Four runs off it - West Indies 187/8 after 61 overs.
10:44

Siraj gets his man as WI lose 8th wkt

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WI 175-8 (57 ovs) vs India 518-5d | Scorecard

Jomel Warrican is the new man in, and Kuldeep is hunting his fifth Test five-for. Warrican presses forward in defence and manages a single next ball, while Pierre calmly plays out the remaining deliveries. West Indies 175/7 after 56 overs.

Siraj charges in again, getting sharp movement off the seam. Warrican does well to bring his bat down in time. There's a loud appeal next ball, but the umpire isn't interested - and India choose not to review.

But Siraj doesn't have to wait long! He pitches one up outside off, and Warrican goes for a loose drive - only to drag it onto his stumps. One bail flies, one stump cartwheels, and Siraj bursts into his trademark 'Siuuu' celebration!

That's the first wicket for a fast bowler in this Test. Warrican departs for 1 off 5 balls.

Anderson Phillip is the new batter at the crease. He defends the rest of the over.
10:31

Kuldeep on fire!

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WI 174-7 (55.2 ovs) vs India 518-5d | Scorecard

Siraj replaces Bumrah and makes an immediate impact, getting the ball to move at 130kph. A full delivery swings in from outside off, punched to mid-on for no run - scoring has been tough for West Indies this morning.

Greaves looks to flick one away but finds the fielder, before finally getting a single through cover. New batter Khary Pierre safely negotiates the rest of the over. Just 1 run off it - West Indies 164/6 after 53 overs.

Kuldeep continues, keeping the pressure on. Greaves defends a couple before leaning forward to work a fuller one to mid-on for a single. Pierre is solid in defence as the over ends quietly.

Siraj continues, testing Greaves with extra bounce. Greaves defends patiently, then faces a barrage of short balls. One surprise bouncer catches him awkwardly - the top edge flies past the keeper for four! He adds a single next ball. Dot to finish. Five runs off it - West Indies 170/6 after 55 overs.

Kuldeep back in action. He starts with a short one, and Greaves punches it away nicely for four. But the spinner strikes back immediately - Greaves attempts a reverse sweep, misses completely, and the finger goes up! No hesitation, no review. Justin Greaves walks back for 17 off 20 balls - Kuldeep Yadav is on fire today!

That will be drinks - West Indies in deep trouble.
10:18

Kuldeep strikes aAgain! Imlach fall

WI 163-6 (52 ovs) vs India 518-5d | Scorecard

Bumrah steams in and beats Greaves first ball - a beauty that zips past the outside edge! Greaves responds confidently, timing a lovely on-drive past mid-on for four - no chance for the fielder. He ducks under a sharp bouncer next up and then nudges one for a single. Imlach defends the last two deliveries. Five runs from the over - West Indies 162/5 after 51. 

Kuldeep continues his golden spell. Greaves starts with a solid defence, then collects a single. Imlach, looking increasingly uncomfortable, tries to hang in. He defends a couple, but Kuldeep gets one to turn sharply from a length - a sharp catch by Padikkal at short leg! The on-field umpire gives it out immediately, but Imlach reviews. Replays show no bat involved - just pad! Ball-tracking confirms it's crashing into leg stump. That's plumb! Kuldeep Yadav has now dismissed both set batters in the space of two overs - India firmly on top as West Indies slide further.
10:02

Kuldeep strikes early, Hope departs

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WI 157-5 (50 ovs) vs India 518-5d | Scorecard

The BCCI has issued an update on Sai Sudharsan: he suffered a minor impact injury on Day 2 while attempting a catch and has been kept off the field today as a precaution. The injury is not serious, and he is under the supervision of the BCCI medical team.

Bumrah returns to the attack with a tidy maiden - good discipline from the pacer, though he's still searching for his first wicket of the match.

Kuldeep continues from the other end. Hope goes back and clips one to deep square leg for a single, while Imlach remains watchful through the rest of the over. Just a run off it - West Indies 153/4 after 48 overs.

Bumrah keeps things tight again. Hope taps one to the left of cover for a single before Imlach drives firmly but straight to the fielder. The rest are solid defensive strokes. Only one run off the over - West Indies 154/4 after 49.

Kuldeep continues. Hope works the first ball for a single, and Imlach follows up by easing one towards mid-off for a quick run - good rotation from the pair.

But Kuldeep hits back immediately! He gets one to rip past Hope's bat - completely deceived by the turn. The ball crashes into the stumps, and Kuldeep lets out a roar of delight.

Hope departs for 36 off 57 balls. West Indies lose their fifth wicket!

Justin Greaves walks in at No. 7. Hes off the mark right away with a single, nudging Kuldeep into the gap. Imlach plays out the rest of the over with solid defence.

Thats the 50th over completed - West Indies 157/5.

09:46

West Indies start Day 3 cautiously

WI 152-4 (46 ovs) vs India 518-5d | Scorecard

Kuldeep Yadav to begin proceedings on Day 3. He tosses one up on a good length outside off - Shai Hope defends solidly. A couple of dots to start with before Kuldeep drifts onto the pads, and Hope tucks it square for the first run of the morning. Tevin Imlach adds another with a single to close the over. Just 2 runs from it - West Indies 142/4 after 44 overs.

Jasprit Bumrah charges in from the other end. Imlach works the first ball to midwicket but can't pierce the gap. Lets the next two deliveries go by. Bumrah then strays down leg - it brushes Imlach's pad and races past Jurel for four leg byes. Imlach drives firmly but straight to cover. A boundary to finish the over. Eight runs off it - West Indies 150/4 after 45 overs.

Kuldeep continues. Hope forward in defence to start, then rocks back and flicks one past midwicket for a single. Imlach stays cautious, driving straight to cover. A few more dots follow before another single ends the over. Tight stuff from Kuldeep - just 2 runs off it. West Indies 152/4 after 46 overs.
09:26

Can West Indies fight back?

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Hello and welcome to Day 3 of the second and final Test between India and West Indies.

India captain Shubman Gill's unbeaten 129 and Ravindra Jadeja's three-wicket burst left West Indies reeling at 140-4, as the hosts tightened their grip on the Delhi Test. 

With a 2-0 series sweep in sight, India look unstoppable - but can West Indies' batters script an unlikely fightback and turn this into a story of grit and redemption? The answer unfolds ...

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