Ind vs WI Test 2 Day 2 : India Apply the Squeeze as WI Dig In Late
India tightened their grip on the Delhi Test as their spinners dictated play in Ind vs WI Test 2 Day 2, leaving West Indies fighting for survival. After piling up a towering 518/5 to declare with 2nd century of the inning from Shubman Gill, the hosts unleashed a disciplined bowling display led by Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja as the visitors, despite Shai Hope’s calm defiance, stumbled to 140/4 at stumps needing 189 more to avoid follow-on and still 378 runs behind and with the long shadows of India’s dominance stretching deep into the evening.
India vs West Indies — 2nd Test, Delhi
ICC World Test Championship 2025/26 • Oct 10–14, 2025
Day 2: Oct 11, 2025 • Status: Stumps — India lead by 378 runs
India
West IndiesWhat happened on Day 1 (Quick Recap)
India batted first and bossed proceedings. Jaiswal’s elegant 175 and Gill’s composed 129 powered a declaration at 518/5. West Indies then lost early wickets and felt the squeeze. The stage, therefore, set up Day-2 for control versus survival.
Ind vs WI Test 2 Day 2 - How the play unfolded session by session
Pre-Lunch: India tighten screws while WI fight for shape
India resumed on their overnight score and steadily extended the lead. The batters rotated comfortably, and the 400-run mark came up just before lunch. The Tribune Occasionally West Indies bowlers attacked the edges, but India were largely in command. The wicket showed early true bounce, helping India set the tone.
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Post-Lunch: Wrist-spin tests patience as India probe and WI absorb
After lunch India increased the rate. Partnerships grew, notably between Shubman Gill and Dhruv Jurel, then Nitish Kumar Reddy provided impetus with his big-shots. They drove the scoreboard toward 500 and beyond. Hindustan Times+1 Eventually India declared at 518/5, giving themselves plenty of time to bowl. West Indies began their reply before tea, losing one early wicket.
Post-Tea: Resistance gains shape as India still well ahead
West Indies, following on, tried to steady. A useful stand between Alick Athanaze and Tagenarine Chanderpaul offered some resistance. Then India’s spinners, especially Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav, struck repeatedly, breaking the partnership and leaving West Indies 140/4 by stumps. NDTV Sports+1 The surface began to show signs of turn and uneven bounce — a warning sign for the visitors ahead.
Top Performers of Day-2
Shubman Gill – The Unmoved Anchor : The Indian skipper played a masterclass in control, finishing unbeaten on 129 not out as India declared at 518/5. His tempo never wavered — rotating strike early, punishing width later, and showing that discipline remains his best ally. Against a softening ball, Gill’s crisp drives and back-foot punches ensured India built a foundation too solid for the visitors to shake.
He faced 263 balls, hit 13 fours, and remained the calm constant around whom the innings revolved.
Ravindra Jadeja acted as the tempo boss, once again, the quiet architect of India’s control — the tempo boss of the afternoon. Over after over, he bowled with mechanical precision, targeting the stumps and shutting down every scoring option that appeared. He took crucial 3-wickets on day-2 to substantiate India’s dominance over the Windies.
Here's a look at the scorecard at stumps on Day 2 of 2nd Ind vs WI Test
Batting Highlights
| India 1st inns | 518/5 decl. |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 175 — set the platform |
| Shubman Gill (c) | 129* — unbeaten anchor |
| Sai Sudharsan | 87 — fluent support |
| West Indies 1st inns | 140/4 (stumps) |
| Alick Athanaze | 41 |
| Shai Hope | 30* |
| Tevin Imlach | 21* |
Bowling Highlights
| v IND (1st inns) | — West Indies |
| Jomel Warrican | 3/98 — broke stands |
| Roston Chase | 1/83 — control spell |
| Jayden Seales | 1/72 — early movement |
What's in Store for Day-3
Day-3 is likely to bring a test of patience rather than fireworks. With India in firm control, their bowlers will look to tighten the screws early, using Jadeja’s accuracy and Kuldeep’s flight to exploit the rough patches. The pitch should offer more turn and variable bounce as the day progresses, bringing India’s spinners steadily into play.
For West Indies, the morning will be about survival and partnerships. Shai Hope and Alick Athanaze will need to anchor, occupy time, and frustrate India’s plans. If they manage to stretch the innings deep into the afternoon, the visitors can hope to delay a possible follow-on and shift pressure back on India.
