Table of Contents
- Dominant Day for Team India
- Yashasvi Jaiswal Chases History
- Bowling Brilliance Keeps WI on Back Foot
- Key Moments from Day 2
- What to Expect on Day 3
- Sources
Dominant Day for Team India
India continued their commanding performance on Day 2 of the 2nd Test against West Indies in Port of Spain, putting themselves in a near-unassailable position. Riding high on a massive first-innings total and backed by disciplined bowling, the visitors have all but sealed control of the match—keeping their eyes firmly on a series whitewash.
At the heart of India’s dominance? A fearless, record-chasing innings from young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, whose hunger for milestones is quickly turning him into one of the most exciting talents in world cricket.
Yashasvi Jaiswal Chases History
Yashasvi Jaiswal didn’t just bat—he announced himself. Resuming his innings with intent, the left-hander mixed elegant cover drives with aggressive pulls, racing past 150 and eyeing his second double-century in Test cricket before eventually falling for a magnificent 179.
His knock included 22 boundaries and 3 sixes, showcasing both maturity and flair. At just 23, Jaiswal has already surpassed many veterans in terms of composure under pressure. Cricket analysts are now drawing comparisons to Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir—not just for his technique, but for his ability to set the tone from ball one.
With this innings, Jaiswal also became the fastest Indian to reach 1,000 Test runs at home and overseas combined—a feat achieved in just 11 innings.
Bowling Brilliance Keeps WI on Back Foot
India’s bowlers didn’t let the momentum slip. Jasprit Bumrah returned with figures of 3/28 in his first spell, dismantling the West Indies top order with surgical precision. Mohammed Siraj and Ravindra Jadeja chipped in with crucial breakthroughs, leaving the hosts reeling at 87/6 by stumps.
Bumrah’s yorkers and deceptive bouncers proved too much for the inexperienced West Indies batting lineup, which has struggled throughout the series. Even seasoned campaigners like Kraigg Brathwaite looked out of sorts against India’s relentless line and length.
Key Moments from Day 2
- Session 1: Jaiswal reached his 150 off just 198 balls, accelerating after lunch.
- Session 2: India declared at 438/7 after quick cameos from Jadeja (42*) and Axar Patel (28).
- Session 3: Bumrah trapped Alick Athanaze LBW with a sharp inswinger—ball of the day.
What to Expect on Day 3
With West Indies staring at a potential follow-on, India will aim to wrap up the innings early and bat just enough to set an unchaseable target. If the pitch continues to offer turn and variable bounce, Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav could play pivotal roles.
For West Indies, only a miraculous partnership between Joshua Da Silva and Alzarri Joseph offers a glimmer of hope. But with India’s fielding sharp and morale sky-high, a victory inside four days looks increasingly likely.
Cricket fans across India are already celebrating Jaiswal as the heir apparent to the storied No. 1 spot—proof that the future of Indian cricket is not just bright, but blazing.