West Indies Opener John Campbell Makes History with Century Against India after 23 Years

West Indies opener John Campbell made history during the second Test match against India at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. He scored his maiden Test century, amassing 115 runs from 199 balls, including 12 fours and 3 sixes.

Historic Achievement by John Campbell

On Day 4 of the Test, Campbell’s innings stood out as a significant achievement for West Indies cricket. His century came after a lengthy gap of 23 years for a West Indies opener in India, the last being Wavell Hinds in 2002.

Notable Milestones

Campbell’s performance includes several notable milestones:

• First West Indies opener to score a Test century in India since Wavell Hinds.
• First West Indies opener against India since Daren Ganga in 2006.
• Joined the ranks of legendary batters like Viv Richards and Kapil Dev, who also scored their maiden centuries in Delhi.
• Only the second West Indies opener to hit a maiden Test century with a six, alongside Collins King and others.
• Reached his century in just 48 innings, ranking second among West Indies openers behind Trevor Goddard.

Match Context

At the time of Campbell’s dismissal by Ravindra Jadeja via lbw, the West Indies had posted 212 runs for the loss of three wickets. His efforts provided a much-needed boost to the team, which faced a challenging series against a strong Indian side.

Despite India’s dominance in the match, Campbell’s century symbolizes a fighting spirit for the West Indies, showing resilience in an otherwise difficult series.

This record-laden innings marks a new chapter in West Indies cricket and may inspire future generations of players.