Last Updated: October 14, 2025 11:17 AM
India beat West Indies by 7 wickets after chasing down 124 runs comfortably. Shubman Gill finally tasted series victory as India’s captain on Day 5. The young skipper’s relief showed clearly when the winning runs came.
West Indies forced India to work harder than in the first Test. They scored a good 390 runs in their second innings yesterday afternoon. John Campbell and Shai Hope’s centuries changed the match story completely.
Centuries Nearly Save West Indies
Campbell and Hope built a massive 177-run stand that made Indian bowlers frustrated. Both batsmen reached three figures on a tricky pitch offering uneven bounce. The IND vs WI 2nd Test looked like it was heading toward a draw briefly.
Hope batted brilliantly, reading the pitch variations better than anyone else around. Campbell supported him superbly while runs flowed freely from both ends. India beat West Indies, but West Indies earned respect through their fightback.
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Their 390 runs gave India a proper scare after dominating earlier. Sai Sudharsan admitted that the West Indies played much better than last week. This Caribbean side has talent waiting to explode on bigger stages.
Kuldeep Turns Match India’s Way
Kuldeep Yadav ripped through the West Indies twice, taking 8 match wickets in this test. He became the ‘Man of the Match’ today. His wrist spin exploited the low bounce perfectly throughout five days. Every batsman struggled picking his variations coming off this surface.
India needed just 58 runs when Day 5 started this morning. KL Rahul knocked off a not-out 58*, steering the chase home. The IND vs WI 2nd Test wrapped up before lunch arrived today.
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Gill’s Monkey Off His Back
India beat West Indies 2-0, handing Gill his first series as captain. Critics questioned his leadership after some early struggles with the team. This clean sweep silences doubters who wrote him off too quickly.
Gill handled pressure better than many expected from someone so young. The IND vs WI 2nd Test proved he can lead India successfully.
