India vs West Indies 2nd Test Day 2: Dominant Display at Arun Jaitley Stadium

Match Summary: India Take Complete Control

Day 2 of the second Test between India and West Indies at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium belonged entirely to the hosts. India declared their first innings at a commanding 518/5 before their spinners wreaked havoc on the West Indies batting lineup, reducing them to 140/4 by stumps and establishing a massive 378-run lead.

India's First Innings: Building a Fortress

Morning Session Dominance

The day began with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill resuming India's innings. Jaiswal, who had been magnificent on Day 1, continued his aggressive strokeplay before being run out for 175. His innings was a masterclass in modern Test batting, combining patience with explosive boundary-hitting.

Captain's Knock

Following Jaiswal's dismissal, captain Shubman Gill took center stage with an unbeaten 129. His innings featured elegant drives and intelligent batting, rotating the strike effectively while punishing loose deliveries. The declaration came at the perfect moment, giving India's bowlers a session and a half to attack the West Indies batting order.

West Indies' Batting Collapse

Spin Web Tightens

Chasing a daunting first-innings total, West Indies found themselves trapped in a spin web. Ravindra Jadeja was the chief architect of their downfall, claiming 3 wickets for just 37 runs. His accuracy and variations troubled every batsman who faced him.

Kuldeep Yadav provided excellent support from the other end, picking up the crucial wicket of Alick Athanaze, who had shown some resistance with a fighting 41. The left-arm wrist spinner's ability to extract turn from the Delhi pitch added another dimension to India's bowling attack.

Fighting Back

At stumps, Shai Hope remained unbeaten on 31, showing the temperament and technique needed to survive on this challenging surface. Tevin Imlach (14*) accompanied him at the crease, with the pair needing to build a significant partnership on Day 3 to give their team any hope of avoiding the follow-on.

Day 2 Statistics

• India: 518/5 declared (Jaiswal 175, Gill 129*)

• West Indies: 140/4 (Athanaze 41, Hope 31*, Imlach 14*)

• Trail by: 378 runs

• Best Bowling: Ravindra Jadeja 3/37

Shubman Gill's Historic 2025

While his unbeaten 129 was crucial for India's match position, this innings also highlighted Gill's remarkable year as captain. In 2025, he has equalled Virat Kohli's record of 5 Test centuries by an Indian captain in a calendar year.

What makes this achievement extraordinary is the pace—Gill reached this milestone in just 12 innings, making him the fastest Indian captain and third-fastest overall to score five centuries as captain. Earlier in 2025 against England, he scored 4 centuries in a single Test series, tying him with Don Bradman and Sunil Gavaskar as only the third captain to achieve this feat.

Most Centuries in ICC World Test Championship

This century also marks another significant milestone for Gill. He has become the leading Indian century-maker in ICC World Test Championship history with 10 Test hundreds. He surpasses Rohit Sharma (9 centuries) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (7 centuries) to claim the top spot. With 2826 runs at an average of 43.47 in 39 WTC Tests, Gill has established himself as a pivotal figure in India's Test championship campaigns.

What to Expect on Day 3

India holds all the cards heading into Day 3. With West Indies still trailing by 378 runs and only six wickets remaining, the visitors face an uphill battle to avoid the follow-on. The pitch is offering turn and variable bounce, which favors India's spinners.

Key battles to watch:

• Can Hope and Imlach build a substantial partnership?

• Will Jadeja continue his wicket-taking form?

• How will West Indies approach the deficit?

If India wraps up the West Indies innings quickly, they could enforce the follow-on and push for a victory within four days, completing a series sweep.

Conclusion

Day 2 belonged entirely to India, with dominant performances from both bat and ball. Jaiswal and Gill's centuries set up the declaration, while Jadeja's spin mastery put India in the driver's seat. West Indies need a miracle on Day 3 to stay competitive in this Test match.

The match showcased India's depth and quality, with their captain leading from the front both with the bat and in his tactical decisions. As the match heads into its third day, India appears destined for another comprehensive victory.

Follow our coverage for Day 3 updates as India looks to seal the Test and complete a series whitewash against West Indies.