Campbell Speechless After Achieving First Test Century Milestone
John Campbell has achieved a significant milestone by scoring his first Test century for the West Indies. The opener tallied 115 runs during a remarkable 177-run partnership with teammate Shai Hope. This performance made Campbell the first centurion for the West Indies in 2025.
His innings contributed to a second-innings score of 390 for the team, marking the first instance in 16 innings where the Windies surpassed the 300-run mark. Despite Campbell’s impressive effort, the West Indies are in a precarious position, as India requires only 58 runs to secure victory on the fifth day of the second Test.
Campbell’s Reflection on His Century
After completing his century, which he hit with a six, Campbell expressed his joy and amazement. “I can’t put the feeling of getting a ton into words; maybe tomorrow I’ll be able to describe it,” he stated after stumps on day four. Despite having only scored 10 runs in the first innings, he remained focused during his second chance, noting the conditions were favorable for batting.
He emphasized the importance of shot selection: “When I saw him pull mid-on closer, I took it on.” Campbell also reflected on his earlier dismissal, stating, “I couldn’t have done anything else. I’m glad to have contributed in the second innings.”
Match Overview and Current Situation
The first Test of the series ended with India’s victory by an innings and 140 runs in Ahmedabad. As the second Test unfolds, Washington Sundar, who bowled 23 overs during the West Indies’ second innings, shared insights on the team’s fitness and preparedness. “It’s good to be bowling long spells and heartening to have taken 20 West Indies wickets,” he remarked. Sundar acknowledged the challenges of Test cricket, asserting the importance of maintaining peak physical condition throughout the match.
As the teams approach the final day, both sides are demonstrating their competitive spirit, with India poised to clinch another victory.
