Ind vs WI Test 2 Day 3 : Hope & Campbell Defy; India Still Ahead on Day-3
India enforced control, yet West Indies refused to fold. On a day that began with Kuldeep’s artistry and ended with defiance, John Campbell and Shai Hope stitched an unbroken stand that dragged the deficit under triple figures and pushed this Delhi Test into a fresh narrative arc. India still held the whip, but West Indies—finally—found their voice.
India vs West Indies — 2nd Test, Delhi
ICC World Test Championship 2025/26 • Oct 10–14, 2025
Day 3: Oct 12, 2025 • Status: Stumps — West Indies 173/2 (f/o), trail by 97
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West IndiesWhat happened on Day 2 (Quick recap)
India declared at 518/5 on the back of Jaiswal’s 175 and Gill’s unbeaten 129. Kuldeep then ripped through West Indies with 5/82, and the follow-on loomed into Day-3. West Indies were 140/4 at stumps, still deep in arrears.
IND vs WI 2nd Test Day 3 — Session Story & Analysis
Pre-Lunch: India tighten, Kuldeep completes the squeeze
India pressed immediately. Kuldeep’s overspin and drift finished the first-innings job, and West Indies were bowled out for 248. With a lead of 270, India enforced the follow-on without hesitation. Momentum stayed firmly with the hosts. Reuters
Post-Lunch: Follow-on fight; Campbell and Hope steady
After a nervy restart, West Indies found rhythm. John Campbell drove cleanly through cover; Shai Hope trusted his leaves and worked the angles. Boundaries arrived in pockets, yet the bigger win was time at the crease. India rotated Jadeja and Kuldeep, but the pair compacted their techniques, turning dots into small wins.
Post-Tea: Partnership blooms; India held up
The evening belonged to West Indies. Campbell and Hope stitched an unbroken 138-run stand, lifting the follow-on reply to 173/2 at stumps, just 97 behind. India kept fields attacking and tried the leg-trap plus the short burst of reverse swing, but the pair refused loose strokes. The series finally had a session where India were blunted.
Top Performers on Day-3
John Campbell — brave tempo, clean judgment. Campbell’s unbeaten 87* was built on decisive feet and crisp, late contact. He picked length early, put away anything wide, and kept India’s catching cordon busy but unrewarded. Because he trusted the surface and his method, the follow-on innings gained shape.
Shai Hope — method and calm under fire. Hope’s 66* showcased control: soft hands to spin, smart rotation against Jadeja, and measured aggression to break shackles. Importantly, he denied India repeatable plans, which slowed the game to West Indies’ tempo.
Kuldeep Yadav — morning menace, pivotal five-for. The left-arm wrist-spinner completed a five-wicket haul (5/82) to terminate the first innings and trigger the follow-on. He used overspin to bring both edges into play, then varied pace to defeat length. His morning burst shaped the day even as the evening narrative shifted.
IND vs WI 2nd Test Day 3 — Match Scorecard
India — 1st innings: 518/5 decl.| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 175 | Masterclass at the top |
| Shubman Gill (c) | 129* | Unmoved anchor |
| Sai Sudharsan | 87 | Fluent support |
West Indies — 1st innings: 248 all out| Alick Athanaze | 41 | Counterpunch |
| Shai Hope | 36 | Compact resistance |
West Indies — 2nd innings (follow-on): 173/2 at stumps (Day-3)| John Campbell | 87* | Unbeaten, confident driving |
| Shai Hope | 66* | Calm partner in a vital stand |
What to expect on Day-4
India will resume with attacking fields and fresh plans—round-the-wicket angles to Campbell, leg-trap variations to Hope, and a short reverse-swing burst before spin takes over again. West Indies must stretch this stand into the first hour, chip the deficit to parity, and then let the middle order play around the set pair. The first 12 overs should decide whether India regain the surge or West Indies engineer a great escape.
