Table of Contents
- Shubman Gill’s Masterclass Century
- Jadeja Spins a Web Around West Indies
- Series Context and Match Situation
- Key Stats That Tell the Story
- What’s Next for Both Teams?
- Sources
Shubman Gill’s Masterclass Century Sets the Stage
On a sun-drenched Day 2 in Delhi, Shubman Gill delivered a batting masterclass that reminded everyone why he’s India’s Test captain. His unbeaten 129 off just 196 balls—laced with 16 boundaries and two towering sixes—wasn’t just a score; it was a statement .
This knock marked Gill’s 10th Test century and his highest individual score in home conditions, surpassing his previous best . Anchoring India’s first innings alongside a fiery 175 from Yashasvi Jaiswal, Gill helped India post a mammoth 518 for 5 declared .
Jadeja Spins a Web Around West Indies
If Gill laid the foundation with the bat, Ravindra Jadeja tore through the West Indies top order with his left-arm spin. The all-rounder finished Day 2 with impressive figures of 3 for 37 in 14 overs .
His ability to extract sharp turn and bounce from the Delhi pitch left the Caribbean batters clueless. By stumps, West Indies were reeling at 42 for 4, still trailing by over 470 runs . Jadeja’s control and variation were on full display, reinforcing his status as one of the world’s premier spinners in home conditions.
Series Context and Match Situation
This 2nd Test is part of the West Indies’ tour of India in October 2025, with the first match already won convincingly by the hosts. A win here would seal the series for India and continue their dominant run at home .
India won the toss and chose to bat first—a decision that paid rich dividends as their top order fired in unison. The partnership between Jaiswal and Gill alone contributed over 300 runs, demoralizing the visiting attack early on .
Key Stats That Tell the Story
| Player | Performance | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | 129* (196 balls) | 10th Test century; highest at home |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 175 (258 balls) | Second consecutive big score |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 3/37 (14 overs) | Pick of the Indian bowlers |
| West Indies | 42/4 (22 overs) | Trailing by 476 runs |
What’s Next for Both Teams?
For India, the path to victory seems clear. With a massive first-innings lead and two more days of cricket remaining, they’ll look to bundle out West Indies cheaply and enforce a follow-on if needed. The pitch is expected to deteriorate further, playing into the hands of Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav.
West Indies, on the other hand, need a miracle—or at least a resilient partnership from their middle order. Their batting has looked fragile against quality spin, and unless someone steps up like Jermaine Blackwood or Kyle Mayers, the series could be wrapped up by Day 4.
Sources
- Times of India: Gill’s 129 powers India; Jadeja spins Windies into trouble
- Additional data sourced from live scorecards and match reports