India wrapped up the two-match Test series against the West Indies with a 7-wicket victory on Day 5 of the second Test, thanks to a composed half-century by KL Rahul. The win gave India a 2-0 clean sweep and added 12 crucial World Test Championship (WTC) points to their tally.
India Clinch The Series 2-0
Resuming play on the final morning, India needed 118 runs to win with nine wickets in hand. Despite a couple of early hiccups, Rahul’s unbeaten 58 off 108 balls guided the visitors home comfortably. His innings featured six boundaries and two sixes, displaying his trademark calm under pressure.
Final Score:
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West Indies: 390 & 248
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India: 518/5d & 124/3
➡️ Result: India won by 7 wickets
Rahul, Gill, And Sudharsan Shine
After a solid opening stand, Shubman Gill (32) looked set for a big score before falling to Roston Chase. Earlier in the innings, Sai Sudharsan played a steady hand, building a key partnership with Rahul.
Rahul’s innings stood out for its discipline and timing, ensuring India didn’t face any major collapse while chasing a modest target.
West Indies Showed Fight On Day 3 & 4
The hosts had shown strong resistance after being asked to follow on. Shai Hope and John Campbell scored fighting centuries to stretch the game into the fifth day. A gritty last-wicket stand between Greaves and Seales frustrated India briefly before Kuldeep Yadav wrapped up the innings.
India’s Bowling Unit Dominant Again
India’s bowlers continued their fine form:
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Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav led the attack with crucial breakthroughs.
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Mukesh Kumar and Mohammed Siraj provided tight spells, keeping the West Indies batters in check.
Their combined effort restricted the Windies in both innings, setting up the chase for the batters.
What’s Next For Team India
With this series win, India have started their World Test Championship 2025–27 campaign on a strong note. The next assignment for the team is the home Test series against England, starting later this year.
Key Stats:
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Top Scorer: KL Rahul – 58* (108)
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Top Bowler: Jasprit Bumrah – 5 wickets in match
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Series Result: India win 2-0
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WTC Points: India +12
