Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudarshan’s Unbeaten Stand Boosts India to 220/1 Against West Indies on Day 1 Tea in 2nd Test
India Achieves Dominant Position Against West Indies in New Delhi Test
India’s Strong Batting Performance Sets Tone at Arun Jaitley Stadium
New Delhi, India: On the first day of the second and final Test against the West Indies at Arun Jaitley Stadium, an impressive unbeaten 162-run partnership between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudarshan boosted India to 220/1 by the end of the second session. The Shubman Gill-led team showcased exceptional batting prowess, setting a solid foundation with Jaiswal and Sudarshan at the crease.
Record-Breaking Partnerships and Milestones
Resuming from 94/1 in 28 overs, Jaiswal and Sudarshan capitalized on the afternoon session. Jaiswal quickly reached his half-century with a boundary off Jayden Seales, and Sudarshan followed suit with his second Test fifty after 87 balls. The team reached the 150-run mark in the 41st over, gradually accelerating to 200 in the 51st over.
How the First Session Unfolded
Earlier, the opening partnership between KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal set a cautious yet strategic tone. India’s innings began with Rahul and Jaiswal cautiously negotiating the West Indies bowlers, before switching to a more aggressive approach. The team’s first boundary was hit by Rahul in the fourth over, while Jaiswal followed up with his own impressive four in an over from Seales.
West Indies’ Bowling Challenges
The visiting team faced tough conditions, managing just one breakthrough in the first session. Jomel Warrican took the sole wicket, dismissing KL Rahul for 38 with a skillful piece of stumping, leaving India at 58/1. Despite the setback, Sudarshan joined Jaiswal and continued to build on the strong start.
| Indian Batsmen | Runs | Overs |
|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 111* | 58 |
| Sai Sudarshan | 71* |
Outstanding Bowling by Jomel Warrican
Warrican’s accurate bowling was a highlight for the West Indies. His six overs yielded only 21 runs, including one maiden over, which kept the pressure on the Indian batsmen despite the formidable partnership between Jaiswal and Sudarshan.
As the Test progresses, Emegypt will continue to bring you the latest updates and highlights from the match. Stay tuned for more coverage and strategic insights into the ongoing series.
