Shubman Gill finally won the toss and chose to bat first at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. After losing six tosses in a row, Gill’s luck turned at the right time. India go in with an unchanged playing XI, while the West Indies have made two changes.
India Look for Series Sweep
India dominated the first Test and will look to seal a clean sweep in the two-match series. Their batting unit fired on all cylinders in Ahmedabad, producing three centuries and overpowering the West Indies attack with ease.
The visitors, on the other hand, will hope to put up a better fight in Delhi. Their top order collapsed twice in the first Test, leaving the bowlers with little to defend. Captain Roston Chase and his team will need strong partnerships early in the innings to stay competitive.
Delhi Pitch Report
The Kotla pitch in Delhi is expected to be flat and batting-friendly. It offers less pace than the Ahmedabad surface, which means spinners could play a bigger role as the match progresses. India have a strong spin lineup with Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, and Washington Sundar ready to take advantage.
Key Players to Watch
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Yashasvi Jaiswal: Looking to bounce back and score big runs.
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Sai Sudharsan: Needs a strong innings to cement his No. 3 position.
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Nitish Kumar Reddy: Eager for more playing time and impact as an all-rounder.
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KL Rahul: Opening the innings, focused on providing a steady start.
Playing XIs
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (C), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.
West Indies: John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Alick Athanaze, Shai Hope, Roston Chase (C), Tevin Imlach (WK), Justin Greaves, Jomel Warrican, Khary Pierre, Anderson Phillip, Jayden Seales.
Early Highlights
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Anil Kumble rings the bell at Arun Jaitley Stadium, marking the start of play.
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KL Rahul and Jaiswal opened the innings under clear Delhi skies.
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Jayden Seales bowled a tight opening spell, keeping Jaiswal on the defensive.
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KL Rahul scored India’s first runs with a fine edge to third man.
What’s at Stake
A win here would give India their first Test series victory in 12 months. For West Indies, the goal is simple — fight hard, stretch the match, and regain pride before heading home.
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