WI vs IND 2nd Test Highlights and Report: Alike Ashes, the rain again emerged as the villain and India had to make peace with a draw to share the valuable WTC points. After doing everything that is in their control, it was disappointing for the team to fail to a rather unexpected opponent, rain.
India Bagged the Series
The much-anticipated centennial Test between West Indies and India came to a damp end in Port of Spain as persistent rain forced the fifth day to be abandoned without a single ball being bowled. According to WI vs IND 2nd Test Highlights and Report, The draw meant that India sealed a 1-0 victory in the two-match Test series against the hosts, leaving the fans craving for a thrilling conclusion that never materialized due to the unrelenting downpour.
West Indies Resister their Maiden Points
India, currently ranked No.2 in the 2023-25 cycle of the World Test Championship, secured four points from the drawn Test, taking their tally to 16. However, the drawn game lowered their percentage of points to 66.66. West Indies, registering their first points on the board, salvaged some pride in an otherwise disappointing series.
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WI vs IND 2nd Test Highlights and Report: India got some good Takeaways
Recapping the Test, India displayed their batting prowess on Day 1 as Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal built a solid platform with their second successive century partnership. Rohit struck a magnificent 80, complemented by Jaiswal’s 57. However, as per the WI vs IND 2nd Test Highlights and Report, the West Indies bowlers hit back, leaving India struggling at 182/4. Enter Virat Kohli, who scored his 29th Test century in his 500th international appearance, forming a crucial 159-run partnership with Ravindra Jadeja (61). R Ashwin’s valuable contribution with the bat (56) helped India post a competitive total of 438.
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In response, West Indies adopted a cautious approach, led by Kraigg Brathwaite’s gritty 75 off 235 balls, as they batted for 108 overs across Day 2 and Day 3 to reach 229/5. Nevertheless, Mohammed Siraj’s maiden Test fifer on Day 4 breathed new life into India’s prospects, bowling out the hosts for 255. As per the WI vs IND 2nd Test Highlights and Report, setting a target of 365 runs, India raced to 181/2 before declaring in just 24 overs. Rohit Sharma’s aggressive half-century and Ishan Kishan’s maiden Test fifty were the highlights of India’s second innings.
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With the series already secured following their commanding innings victory in the first Test in Dominica, India was hopeful of sealing a comprehensive 2-0 victory. The series showcased India’s batting prowess, with Jaiswal’s impressive 171 and Ashwin’s remarkable 12-wicket haul being the standout performances.
The disappointing end to the Test series marked a shift from the longest format to the limited-overs mode, as the teams gear up for an enthralling ODI and T20I series. The first two ODIs will take place in Barbados on July 27 and 29, followed by the third ODI in Trinidad on August 1. Subsequently, a five-match T20I series is scheduled from August 3 to 13.
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As the Test series draws to a close, the focus now shifts to the upcoming ODI encounters. Indian fans eagerly await their team’s performance in the shorter format, hoping to witness some thrilling contests against the resilient West Indies side. Meanwhile, West Indies would be determined to bounce back and display their prowess in the ODI series, seeking redemption after the Test disappointment.
Score Summary
India 438 (Virat Kohli 121, Rohit Sharma 80; Jomel Warrican 3-89) & 181/2 decl. (Rohit Sharma 57, Ishan Kishan 52*; Shannon Gabriel 1-33) drew with West Indies 255 (Kraigg Brathwaite 75; Mohammed Siraj 5-60) & 76/2 (Kraigg Brathwaite 28; R Ashwin 2-33).
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