Ind vs WI Test 2 Day 5 : Calm Finish as India Win 2–0 in Delhi Decider
India needed only a quiet hour to turn control into closure. On a cool Delhi morning, KL Rahul and company nudged, drove, and dabbed their way through the last 58 runs of a modest chase. West Indies searched for a spark; India offered none. The winning strokes felt inevitable, yet professional — the final chapter of a Test shaped by spin and steely discipline.
India vs West Indies — 2nd Test, Delhi
ICC World Test Championship 2025/26 • Oct 10–14, 2025
Day 5: Oct 14, 2025 • Status: India won by 7 wickets • Series: India 2–0
India
West Indies
What happened on Day 4 (Quick recap)
West Indies fought back with heart. John Campbell and Shai Hope stretched the second-innings resistance to 390, leaving India 121 to win. The hosts reached 63/1 by stumps, which meant a composed trot to the line on the final morning.
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How the play unfolded during Day 5 - session by session
Morning: No Frills, Just Finish
India resumed with 58 needed and a plan to deny any flicker of doubt. KL Rahul set the tempo with soft hands and tidy placements; Sai Sudharsan kept the board ticking with clean timing square of the wicket. The odd delivery gripped and bounced, yet the pair trusted their method and cashed in on anything overpitched. West Indies tried a quick burst of pace before returning to spin, but the target proved too slim to apply long-form pressure. Eventually, a firm drive through extra cover sealed it — India 121/3, victory by 7 wickets.
Top Performers on Day 5
KL Rahul demonstrated icy control as he his calm unbeaten 58* off 108 balls gave the chase its shape. He picked gaps early, used the sweep sparingly, and kept his head still while the ball occasionally kicked. Because he refused flashy risk, the dressing room never shifted in their seats. It was a composed close, exactly what a small fourth-innings target demands.
Gudakesh Motie / Jomel Warrican tried a last push for pride for West Indies as this left-arm spin pair worked relentlessly at the rough with catchers around the bat. They beat the edge a couple of times and forced the odd play-and-miss. However, with no scoreboard squeeze, their toil earned respect rather than a twist.
Winning Moment
𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐄. 𝐒𝐄𝐓. 𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐄 ✅
— BCCI (@BCCI) October 14, 2025
A comfortable 7️⃣-wicket victory for #TeamIndia in Delhi ✌️
With that they take the series 2️⃣-0️⃣ 🏆
Shubman Gill registers his first series win as Captain 👏
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Match Summary
India — 1st Innings: 518/5 decl.Top Batters: Yashasvi Jaiswal 175, Shubman Gill 129*, Sai Sudharsan 87
Best WI Bowlers: Jomel Warrican 3/98, Roston 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
India — 2nd Innings: 121/3 (chased 121)Top Batters: KL Rahul (unbeaten guiding knock), Sai Sudharsan (set early pace)
WI Bowling: Spin pair kept probing; reward limited by small target.
Result: India won by 7 wickets • Series: India won 2–0.
World Test Championship Standing (Updated as of 14th October'25 day end)
ICC World Test Championship 2025–27 Standings (14 Oct 2025)
| Rank | Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Draw | Points | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 100.00 % |
| 2 | Sri Lanka | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 66.67 % |
| 3 | India | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 52 | 61.90 % |
| 4 | England | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 26 | 43.33 % |
| 5 | Bangladesh | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16.67 % |
| 6 | West Indies | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 % |
*Standings updated after India’s 2-0 series win over West Indies on 14 October 2025. Source: NDTV & Business Standard. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
