India vs West Indies, 2nd Test – WI Tour of India 2025
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Dates: October 10–13, 2025
Result: India won by 7 wickets and clinched the 2-match Test series 2-0.
India’s All-Round Brilliance Crushes West Indies
India showcased dominance across all departments to defeat West Indies by 7 wickets in the 2nd Test. After conceding a fightback in West Indies’ second innings, the Indian team comfortably chased the target of 124 to wrap up the series.
Full Match Scorecard Summary
| Innings | Team | Score | Overs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Innings | West Indies | 248 all out | 81.5 |
| 1st Innings | India | 518/5 declared | 134.2 |
| 2nd Innings | West Indies | 390 all out | 118.5 |
| 2nd Innings | India | 124/3 | 35.2 |
| Result | India won by 7 wickets |
Key Highlights of the Match
India’s First Innings: Massive Total Set Up the Game
- Yashasvi Jaiswal led the charge with a superb 175 runs (258 balls).
- Shubman Gill remained unbeaten on 129 runs, anchoring the innings with class.
- Debutant B Sai Sudharsan impressed with a gritty 87.
- India declared at 518/5, putting West Indies under immense pressure.
West Indies’ First Innings: Crumbled Under Pressure
- Kuldeep Yadav starred with the ball, taking 5 wickets for 82 runs.
- Ravindra Jadeja supported with 3 wickets, bundling WI out for 248.
- Only Alick Athanaze (41) and Shai Hope (36) showed some resistance.
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West Indies’ Fight in Second Innings
Despite trailing by a massive margin, West Indies showed heart in the second innings:
- John Campbell scored a brilliant 115 (199), his best knock in recent times.
- Shai Hope complemented him with a solid 103 (214).
- But the rest failed to support, and the team was bowled out for 390, setting India a target of 124.
Indian Bowlers (2nd Innings):
| Bowler | Overs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Jasprit Bumrah | 17.5 | 3 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 29.0 | 3 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 15.0 | 2 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 33.0 | 1 |
| Washington Sundar | 23.0 | 1 |
India’s Chase: Calm & Controlled
India made light work of the target:
- KL Rahul stayed unbeaten on 58 (108 balls).
- B Sai Sudharsan added 39, continuing his good form.
- India reached 124/3 in 35.2 overs to seal the win.
IND 2nd Innings Batting:
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul (not out) | 58 | 108 | 6 | 2 |
| B Sai Sudharsan | 39 | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Shubman Gill | 13 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 8 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Dhruv Jurel (not out) | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Player of the Match: Yashasvi Jaiswal
His sensational 175 in the first innings laid the foundation for India’s victory.
Series Result: India Win 2-0
India clean swept the 2-Test series:
| Match | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | India won by an innings & 140 runs | Hyderabad |
| 2nd Test | India won by 7 wickets | Delhi |
With the Test series wrapped up, India will now shift focus to the upcoming white-ball fixtures, while West Indies go back to the drawing board to find balance and consistency in their squad.
