India’s Batting Barrage: 327/3 in One Day!
In a stunning display of batting mastery, India crushed the West Indies on Day 2 of the Test match, adding a mammoth 327 runs for just three wickets. The carnage was led by centuries from KL Rahul (121*), Dhruv Jurel (109), and Ravindra Jadeja (103*)—marking only the second time in Indian Test history that three players scored tons in the same innings .
Historic Batting Feat: India’s Power Trio
- KL Rahul: Anchored the innings with composure, resuming his Test form
- Dhruv Jurel: Announced himself on the international stage with a fearless maiden Test century
- Ravindra Jadeja: Reached his third Test ton, showcasing aggressive lower-order batting
Day 2 Scorecard Snapshot
Batsman | Runs | Balls | Strike Rate |
---|---|---|---|
KL Rahul | 121* | 198 | 61.11 |
Dhruv Jurel | 109 | 154 | 70.78 |
Ravindra Jadeja | 103* | 129 | 79.84 |
West Indies’ Bowling Woes Deepen
The Caribbean side’s attack looked toothless throughout the day. Despite early promise, their bowlers failed to maintain pressure, with no wicket falling in the final 78 overs of play. Spinners went unrewarded, and pace lacked bite on a flat Queen’s Park Oval track .
Infographic: India’s Century-Makers in Context
Caption: India’s batting trio celebrate historic tons in Trinidad. [Source: ESPNcricinfo]
What This Means for the Test
With India already past 400 and still batting, the match is slipping out of West Indies’ grasp. The hosts now face a massive first-innings deficit and a demoralized bowling unit—raising serious doubts about their ability to compete in the remainder of the series .