2nd Test Updates: India win by 7 wickets; sweep series 2-0

 Tue, 14 October 2025
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10:43

India win by 7 wickets; sweep series 2-0

India 124-3 (35.2 Ovs) & 518-5d vs WI 248 & 390 | Scorecard

India clinch the series 2-0, adding 12 vital points to their World Test Championship tally. 

Despite a spirited fight from the West Indies, India overcame early morning setbacks, with KL Rahul's calm and crucial fifty steering them to victory with seven wickets to spare.
10:33

India win by 7 wickets; sweep series 2-0

India 124-3 (35.2 Ovs) & 518-5d vs WI 248 & 390 | Scorecard

Chase continues, and Jurel takes the strike. He defends a few balls, then smashes a boundary to third man and follows it with a quick two. The scores are now tied! Six runs come off the over; India are 120-3, needing just 1 more run to win. 

Warrican continues, and KL Rahul, leading from the front, steps up. A crisp four brings up the winning runs - India triumph by 7 wickets, sealing the series 2-0!
10:33

India win by 7 wickets; sweep series 2-0

India 124-3 (35.2 Ovs) & 518-5d vs WI 248 & 390 | Scorecard

Chase continues, and Jurel takes the strike. He defends a few balls, then smashes a boundary to third man and follows it with a quick two. The scores are now tied! Six runs come off the over; India are 120-3, needing just 1 more run to win. 

Warrican continues, and KL Rahul, leading from the front, steps up. A crisp four brings up the winning runs - India triumph by 7 wickets, sealing the series 2-0!
10:27

Fifty comes up for Rahul

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India 114-3 (34 Ovs) & 518-5d vs WI 248 & 390 | Scorecard

Dhruv Jurel comes in with just 13 runs needed. 

Warrican continues, and Rahul starts steady with a solid defense. He sweeps for two and brings up his fifty! Feeling confident, Rahul goes for a big shot next-no fielder in the way, and it races to the boundary. He defends the remaining balls of the over. Six runs come off it; India are 114-3, needing just 7 more to win.
10:22

India inch closer to win but lose Gill

India 108-3 (33 Ovs) & 518-5d vs WI 248 & 390 | Scorecard

Warrican continues his disciplined spell, bowling another tight maiden. Rahul stays patient, while Gill takes his time to settle. After 31 overs, India are 89-2, needing 32 runs to win. 

Warrican maintains pressure; Gill nudges a single to give Rahul the strike. Rahul finishes the over with a maximum, moving to 47. After 32 overs, India are 96-2. 

Chase returns, and Gill starts aggressively with a six, bringing up India's century. He follows it with a boundary and a single. Rahul adds a single at long-on. But Gill goes for another big shot, mistimes it, and departs for 13 off 15 balls. Twelve runs and a wicket came off the over.

India are 108-3, needing 13 more runs to win.
10:10

Sai out for 39 after sharp Hope catch

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India 88-2 (29 Ovs) & 518-5d vs WI 248 & 390 | Scorecard

Chase continues. Sai defends, but it's edged! West Indies have a moment to celebrate - Hope takes a brilliant one-handed catch at first slip. Sai departs for 39 off 76 balls, giving the home side a much-needed breakthrough on Day 5.

The Indian skipper walks to the crease. He plays cautiously, defending every ball as Chase bowls a wicket maiden. After 29 overs, India are 88-2, needing 33 more runs for victory

10:03

Sudharsan, Rahul edge India closer

India 88-1 (28 Ovs) & 518-5d vs WI 248 & 390 | Scorecard

Warrican continues - excellent field placement from the West Indies skipper, and full credit to Warrican for sticking to the plan. He's been spot on with his line and length, making life difficult for the Indian batters. Sai defends solidly before a misfield gifts India a single - the only run of the over. After 25 overs, India are 77/1.

Pierre comes into the attack. Sai flicks to point for a single while Rahul sees off the rest. After 26 overs, India are 78/1. 

Another tidy over from Warrican - a maiden. Sai stays firm in defence. 

Pierre continues. Rahul starts cautiously but then goes on the attack - a towering six, the first of the day! He follows it up with a lovely charge down the pitch to drill a boundary. Rahul moves to 41 as India inch closer.

Ten runs off the over - after 28 overs, India are 88/1, needing just 33 more to win.
10:02

Sudharsan, Rahul edge India closer

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India 76-1 (24 Ovs) & 518-5d vs WI 248 & 390 | Scorecard

Runs are hard to come by this morning. Chase keeps things tight as Rahul defends throughout - a maiden over. After 22 overs, India are 66/1.

Warrican continues. Sai defends the first few and picks up a single. Rahul is beaten once but responds with a crisp boundary - the first of the day. He defends the rest. Five from the over, India 71/1 after 23 overs.

Chase carries on. Sai defends a couple before working one to midwicket for a single. Rahul pushes one back to the bowler, then nudges a single to long-on. Sai drives beautifully through deep square leg for three runs. Another steady over - five from it. After 24 overs, India are 76/1, needing 45 more to win.
09:42

India start slowly, need 55 for victory


India 66-1 (21 Ovs) & 518-5d vs WI 248 & 390 | Scorecard

Jomel Warrican begins proceedings on the final day. A tight field to start with. KL Rahul takes strike, but it's a tidy maiden from Warrican to kick things off. 

Roston Chase from the other end. Sai Sudharsan rides the bounce well and cuts hard towards backward point - fine stop by Chanderpaul to save runs. Sai collects a couple off the next ball and defends the rest. Just two from the over - India 65/1 after 20 overs. 

Warrican continues to bowl a disciplined line and length. Rahul defends solidly before sneaking a single. Sai sees off the remainder of the over. After 21 overs, India are 66/1, needing 55 more to win.
09:23

India need 58 runs to seal series

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India 63-1 (18 Ovs) & 518-5d vs WI 248 & 390 | Scorecard
Hello and welcome to the final day of the series. 

What looked like an easy win for India turned into a real test as the West Indies fought hard. 

India are 63 for 1, chasing 121, and need just 58 more runs to complete a 2-0 clean sweep - unless West Indies can produce something special.