WI vs IND 2nd Test Day 4 Highlights: On a thrilling day marred by rain interruptions, India showcased their prowess on both ends of the pitch, setting a challenging target of 365 runs for West Indies on the final day. Led by the fiery Mohammad Siraj‘s career-best bowling figures of 5 for 60, India dismantled the West Indies batting lineup, bundling them out for 255 in their first innings.
WI vs IND 2nd Test Day 4 Highlights: India Started in T20 Fashion
With a substantial lead of 183 runs, India’s openers, Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal, set the pace with aggressive strokes and impressive shot selection. Rohit’s blazing form continued as he smashed a 35-ball half-century, the fastest of his Test career. However, as per the WI vs IND 2nd Test Day 4 Highlights, a few missed opportunities from the West Indies fielders kept him alive, adding to their woes as India’s lead expanded.
Jaiswal’s attacking approach complemented Rohit’s aggression, and the pair’s partnership propelled India’s lead. Unfortunately, rain played spoilsport, forcing an early end to the first session.
Maiden Test Fifty for Kishan
After the rain delay, West Indies found some success early on, dismissing Jaiswal with a well-timed catch off Jomel Warrican‘s bowling. As the second session commenced, the Indian innings regained momentum, thanks to a powerful display by Ishan Kishan, who earned a promotion to No. 4. With swift footwork and calculated risks, Kishan achieved his maiden Test fifty, lighting up the crease with back-to-back sixes.
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India’s declaration at 181 for 2 set up a tantalizing chase of 365 runs for West Indies. Their openers, Kraigg Brathwaite and Tagenarine Chanderpaul, demonstrated resilience and skill, thwarting India’s pace attack initially. However, as per the WI vs IND 2nd Test Day 4 Highlights, the introduction of the experienced R Ashwin tilted the scales in India’s favor once again. Ashwin’s variations and well-tossed deliveries troubled the West Indies batsmen, testing their technique on the slow-paced pitch.
The skipper, Brathwaite, found himself in a DRS controversy when he was initially ruled out LBW by Ashwin. However, the decision was overturned on review. Nonetheless, Brathwaite’s luck ran out soon after, as Ashwin cleverly lured him into ill-fated sweeps. The skipper succumbed to a tame catch at short fine leg, becoming Ashwin’s victim for the fourth time in the series.
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Debutant Kirk McKenzie also fell prey to Ashwin’s guile, deceived by a change in angle and pace, resulting in a plumb LBW dismissal without scoring a run.
As the day drew to a close, West Indies had managed to reach 76 for 2, leaving them with the task of scoring an imposing 289 runs on the final day for victory. However, the match’s unpredictability was further heightened by the weather forecast, which could impact the result.
Despite the rain-interrupted Test, there were several standout moments that left cricket enthusiasts on the edge of their seats. Mohammad Siraj’s scintillating bowling display showcased his ability to dismantle batting lineups, earning him career-best figures. The dynamic duo of Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal exhibited a powerful opening partnership that provided India with a crucial advantage.
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Ishan Kishan’s promotion to No. 4 proved to be a masterstroke, as he unleashed an onslaught of breathtaking strokes and became a vital contributor to India’s second innings declaration. R Ashwin’s masterclass with the ball brought the spin factor into play, unsettling the West Indies batsmen with his subtle variations.
Score Summary
West Indies 255 (Brathwaite 75, Siraj 5-60, Jadeja 2-37) and 76 for 2 (Brathwaite 28, Chanderpaul 24*, Ashwin 2-33) need a 289 runs more to beat India 438 and 181 for 2 dec (Rohit 57, Kishan 52*, Gabriel 1-33)
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