West Indies Duo Celebrates Milestone Twin Centuries Following On After 24 Years Emulating Dravid and Laxman

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West Indies Duo Celebrates Milestone Twin Centuries Following On After 24 Years Emulating Dravid and Laxman

In a remarkable test match, West Indies players John Campbell and Shai Hope achieved significant milestones by scoring twin centuries after following on against India. This performance not only helped their team avoid an innings defeat but also highlighted a rare achievement in the history of Test cricket.

Historic Twin Centuries Following On

After India declared their first innings at a formidable 518-5, West Indies faced a challenging situation, being bowled out for 248. With India already leading the two-match series 1-0, they enforced the follow-on, putting extra pressure on the visitors.

John Campbell and Shai Hope responded brilliantly, forming a 177-run partnership that was pivotal to their comeback. Campbell, returning to the Test side after a three-year break, scored 115 runs off 199 balls, marking his first Test century. Hope, who also made a comeback after a four-year hiatus, contributed a well-crafted 103 runs from 214 deliveries, securing his first century since 2017.

Significance of the Performance

This instance marks the 15th time in Test cricket history that at least two players have scored centuries after following on. The last occurrence in India dates back to the iconic 2001 Eden Gardens Test, where VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid batted outstandingly to set a challenging target for Australia.

The achievement of Campbell and Hope is particularly remarkable as it adds to a small but elite list of partnerships following on:

Team Opponents Number of Centurions Centurions Venue Season-Year
England India 3 Geoff Pullar, Ken Barrington, Ted Dexter Kanpur 1961
South Africa England 3 Graeme Smith, Neil McKenzie, Hashim Amla Lord’s 2008
West Indies India 2 John Campbell, Shai Hope Delhi 2025

This remarkable feat by the West Indies duo not only underlines their resilience but also emphasizes the unpredictable nature of Test cricket. Their scores will be remembered as part of cricketing history, reminiscent of previous great performances in similar situations.