Ind vs WI Test 2 Day 4 : Calm India Close In as West Indies Go Down Fighting
Delhi’s autumn sun watched a stubborn but fading West Indian resistance before India’s chase gathered calm momentum. Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav once again spun the match India’s way in the morning, while John Campbell and Shai Hope added a touch of grace to the contest. By stumps, India were cruising towards another clinical home win, needing just 58 runs on the final morning.
India vs West Indies — 2nd Test, Delhi
ICC World Test Championship 2025/26 • Oct 10–14, 2025
Day 4: Oct 13, 2025 • Status: India need 58 more runs to win
India
West IndiesWhat happened on Day 3 (Quick recap)
The third day had ended with West Indies showing rare defiance. Openers John Campbell (87*) and skipper Shai Hope (66*) frustrated India, keeping their side 97 runs adrift at stumps. Their stand offered a sliver of resistance, but the cracks in Delhi’s pitch and India’s relentless spinners loomed large heading into Day 4.
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How the play unfolded during Day 4 - session by session
Pre-Lunch Session: Hope & Campbell Hold Firm
The fourth morning started with quiet confidence for the visitors. Hope and Campbell resumed with poise, trading soft hands and selective aggression. Jadeja and Kuldeep tested both edges, but the pair rotated strike smartly. Campbell’ss crisp drives and Hope’s watchful patience frustrated India until Kuldeep struck — his wrong’un trapping Hope in front for 92. The stand of 162 between the two was the backbone of West Indies; fight.
Post-Lunch Session: Kuldeep and Jadeja Turn the Screw
After lunch, India regained control. Once Campbell nicked behind for 104, the innings began to unravel. Jadeja bowled from round the wicket, using the rough outside off-stump to lure false shots. Kuldeep’s loop and dip induced mistimed drives. From 284/3, West Indies slid to 340/8 in quick time. Jadeja’s control and Kuldeep’s guile once again operated in beautiful tandem — like a script India never tires of.
Post-Tea Session: India's Calm Chase Begins
By tea, West Indies were dismissed for 390 — a gritty fightback but not enough. Set just 121 runs to win, India’s openers began with calm intent. Sai Sudharsan played with balance, KL Rahul with composure. The lone setback came when Sudharsan edged to slip for 30. By stumps, India were 63/1, and the crowd knew the inevitable — the series would be sealed early on Day-5.
Here's a look at the scorecard at stumps on Day 4 of 2nd Ind vs WI Test
India — 1st Innings: 518/5 decl.Top Batters: Yashasvi Jaiswal 175, Shubman Gill 129*, Sai Sudharsan 87
Best WI Bowlers: Warrican 3/98, Chase 1/83
West Indies — 1st Innings: 248 all outTop Batters: Alick Athanaze 41, Shai Hope 36, Tevin Imlach 21
Best IND Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav 5/82, Ravindra Jadeja 3/46
West Indies — 2nd Innings: 390 all outTop Batters: John Campbell 104, Shai Hope 92, Alick Athanaze 41
Best IND Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav 3/89, Ravindra Jadeja 3/61, Mohammed Siraj 2/44
West Indies fought bravely through Campbell and Hope’s stand but collapsed late against spin.
India — 2nd Innings: 63/1 at stumps (Day 4)Top Batters: KL Rahul 25*, Sai Sudharsan 30
WI Bowling: Jason Holder 1/18
India require 58 more runs to win with 9 wickets in hand.
What to Expect on Day-5
The final morning promises brevity. With just 58 runs needed, India’s focus will be on wrapping up the win efficiently. Yet, there’s interest in how Shubman Gill’s side handles the chase — will they play it safe or finish in style? For West Indies, the hope lies in taking quick wickets to leave a late impression in a hard-fought series.
