After a dominating win in the first Test against West Indies, India looks to continue their winning momentum as the series moves to the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi.
Shubman Gill’s side defeated the visiting Windies by an innings and 140 runs, showcasing the team’s depth and quality across batting and bowling.
Team Balance and Strategy
India currently has a spin-heavy lineup with multiple all-round options. Pacers, especially Mohammed Siraj, have picked up the workload effectively, while Kuldeep Yadav has returned in strong rhythm. Ravindra Jadeja continues to bring experience with his all-round capabilities, strengthening India’s balance.
The team management is unlikely to make drastic changes. However, some players are under scrutiny due to performance pressure.
Players Under Pressure
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Nitish Kumar Reddy: Known for his pace-bowling all-round skills, he faces competition from Axar Patel, who could replace him if he underperforms.
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Sai Sudharsan: The number three spot remains a work in progress. Sudharsan has been promised time and faith, but a strong performance is needed to solidify his position ahead of potential returnees like Dhruv Jurel or Rishabh Pant.
India’s Predicted Playing XI for 2nd Test vs West Indies
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KL Rahul
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Yashasvi Jaiswal
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Sai Sudharsan
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Shubman Gill (c)
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Dhruv Jurel (wk)
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Ravindra Jadeja
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Nitish Kumar Reddy / Axar Patel
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Washington Sundar
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Kuldeep Yadav
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Jasprit Bumrah
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Mohammed Siraj
Outlook
India will aim for another clinical victory to strengthen their World Test Championship points. With a balanced mix of batting depth and all-rounders, the team appears well-prepared to dominate the visitors once again.
