Rahul’s Unbeaten 58 Powers India’s 7-Wicket Victory Over West Indies to Clinch Series Win
India secured a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over West Indies in the second test, clinching the series 2-0. K.L. Rahul’s unbeaten 58 runs were pivotal in achieving the win on Tuesday.
Match Summary
India started Day 5 with a score of 63-1, requiring only 58 more runs to seal the victory. They comfortably reached 124-3, completing the task in 35.2 overs.
Key Performers
- K.L. Rahul: 58 not out
- Dhruv Jurel: 6 not out
- Sai Sudharsan: 39 runs
- Shubman Gill: 13 runs
- Roston Chase: 2-36 in bowling
West Indies’ Resilient Effort
West Indies were made to follow on after scoring 248, trailing by 270 runs against India’s 518-5 (declared). The Windies put up a fight in the second innings, achieving 390 runs, thanks to Shai Hope and John Campbell’s centuries.
- Shai Hope: First test century in eight years
- John Campbell: Scored 115, his maiden test century
Notes on India’s Performance
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill previously set the stage with the bat, scoring 175 and 129* respectively. Kuldeep Yadav shone with the ball, taking eight wickets for 186 runs over the two innings, earning him the player of the match award.
Quotes and Reactions
Roston Chase, the West Indies skipper, commended Campbell and Hope for their performance. He acknowledged the test as a valuable experience for his team, highlighting the progress as positive despite the loss.
For India, Shubman Gill celebrated his initial series win as captain, sharing the adjustment challenges faced in his new role. Kuldeep Yadav noted the unique challenge presented by the dry pitch, differing from the conditions in Ahmedabad.
Additional Facts
- This was only the fourth instance since 1961 where India had to bat again after enforcing a follow-on.
- The West Indies’ struggle against India continues, with no victories in their last 27 tests dating back to 2002.
