Jaiswal 173* puts India in command - IND vs WI, 2nd Test - Day 1
Venue
Toss & Decision
India won the toss and opted to bat first vs
West Indies.
Pitch Prediction (Pre-match & Day 1)
India vs West Indies — Starting XIs
India
Yashasvi JaiswalOpener
KL RahulOpener
B Sai SudharsanTop Order
Shubman Gill (c)Captain
Nitish Kumar ReddyBatting All-rounder
Ravindra JadejaAll-rounder
Dhruv jurelAll-rounder
Washington SundarBowling All-rounder
Mohammed SirajPacer
Jasprit BumrahPacer
Kuldeep YadavSpinnerWest Indies
John Campbell Opener
Tagenarine ChanderpaulOpener
Alick AthanazeMiddle Order
Shai HopeMiddle Order
Roston Chase (c) All-rounder
Tevin ImlachWicket-keeper
Justin GreavesAll-rounder
Khary PierreAll-rounder
Jomel WarricanSpinner
Anderson PhillipPacer
Jayden SealesPacerSources: ESPNcricinfo & Cricbuzz official Playing XI for India vs West Indies 2nd Test (Delhi, Oct 2025).
India set the tempo from ball one. After winning the toss, they batted with intent and, crucially, patience. KL Rahul stroked 38 before a sharp turner from Jomel Warrican clipped his plans, but Yashasvi Jaiswal quickly reset the narrative from there.
Yashasvi Jaiswal was merciless in his inning carrying through the three sessions and into the end of day-1. He drove on the up, swept against the spin, and absorbed maidens when the ball softened. Because he kept his tempo balanced, the West Indies had few release overs to exploit.
Yashasvi Jaiswal's Masterclass
Yashasvi Jaiswal turned the Kotla heat into his stage. From the first session onward, he showed why India’s opening debate is no longer a debate. His unbeaten 173 off 257 balls wasn’t about power—it was about precision. He judged lengths early, trusted his defense, and punished anything drifting onto his pads.
What stood out wasn’t just the runs but the rhythm: Jaiswal paced his innings across sessions, shifting gears seamlessly after lunch. He was equally confident against pace and spin, often sweeping Jomel Warrican with controlled wrists and driving through covers with authority. By stumps, he had crafted an innings of both substance and serenity, ensuring India’s scoreboard dominance at 318/2.
Sai Sudharsan’s Calm Composure Anchors India’s Command
Sai Sudharsan, on the other hand, was the perfect foil. In just his second Test, he batted with the composure of a veteran, rotating strike intelligently and leaving balls outside off with remarkable discipline. His 87 off 148 balls might not grab headlines, but it stitched the foundation for India’s control.
While Jaiswal attacked the spinners, Sudharsan absorbed the short spells of hostility from Roach and Seales, keeping the run flow steady without risk. Their 193-run stand defined the day—young, fearless, and technically assured. It was the story of two left-handers setting the tone for India’s next generation of Test batting.
Session by Session Summary
Post lunch, the game stretched in India’s favour. Sai Sudharsan slid into a composed gear and partnered Jaiswal in a 150-plus stand that sapped the visitors. Warrican prised out Sudharsan for 87, yet Jaiswal kept threading gaps, rolling wrists on the sweep, and punishing anything short. By tea, India were 220/1 and coasting. The final session became Jaiswal’s stage. He finished 173* at stumps as India closed on 318/2, with captain Shubman Gill 20* in support. It was measured, mature, and relentless — the kind of day that tilts a Test almost silently.
India 1st Innings — 318/2 in 90 overs (Stumps Day 1)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul | 38 | 54 | 6 | 1 | st †S Hope b J Warrican |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 173* | 257 | 21 | 2 | not out |
| B Sai Sudharsan | 87 | 148 | 12 | 0 | lbw b J Warrican |
| Shubman Gill (c) | 20* | 60 | 2 | 0 | not out |
Fall of wickets: 58/1 (Rahul, 17.3 ov), 251/2 (Sudharsan, 68.3 ov).
To bat: Jadeja, Pant, Ashwin, Thakur, Bumrah, Siraj, Kuldeep.
Bowling (West Indies): J Warrican 2/84 (28 ov), Seales 0/56 (17 ov), Roach 0/61 (19 ov).
