New Delhi: The second and final match of the two-Test series between India and the West Indies will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi from Friday. After a resounding innings and 140-run victory in Ahmedabad, Team India will now aim to achieve their first Test clean sweep in the ‘Gill era’.
India’s Dominance in the Ahmedabad Test
India completely dominated the first Test. The West Indies were bowled out for 162 in the first innings, after which the Indian batsmen scored freely. Centuries from K.L. Rahul, Dhruv Jurel, and Ravindra Jadeja helped India declare at 448/5. In response, the Caribbean team collapsed again, managing just 159 in the second innings and losing the match within three days.
No Major Changes in Team Combination
There is little chance of any changes to the Indian team for the second Test. However, Nitish Kumar Reddy may get a chance to bat higher up the order. Captain Shubman Gill will be looking to make his first home Test series memorable. Meanwhile, left-arm fast bowler Jedidiah Blades could be included in the West Indies squad.
India’s Excellent Record in Delhi
India has a strong record against the West Indies in Delhi. The last time India lost to the Caribbean team at this ground was in 1987. Since then, India has won 11 Tests here and drawn two. Interestingly, the West Indies have not defeated India in a Test since 2002.
Match Details and Broadcast Information
Date: October 10 to 14
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
Time: 9:30 AM onwards
Broadcast: Live on Star Sports Network and JioHotstar app
Probable Indian XI:
Shubman Gill (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, K.L. Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja (vice-captain), Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj.
West Indies Probable XI:
John Campbell, Tagnarine Chanderpaul, Alick Athinaze, Brandon King, Roston Chase (c), Shai Hope, Justin Greaves, Khary Pierre, Jomel Warrican, Johann Layne, Jayden Seales
Story Highlights:
- India’s first Test clean sweep under Shubman Gill’s captaincy is at stake.
- India won the first Test in Ahmedabad within three days.
- West Indies haven’t defeated India in a Test since 2002.
- India has been unbeaten in Delhi since 1987.
