India vs West Indies 2nd Test Day 5 Highlights: India sealed a decisive seven-wicket victory over the West Indies in the second Test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, completing a dominant 2-0 series sweep on Tuesday. Chasing a modest target of 121, India began the final day on 63/1 and required just 58 more runs for victory. KL Rahul was the anchor of the morning session, carrying his bat to an impressive unbeaten 58 to guide the hosts home. Rahul initially partnered with Sai Sudharsan (39), the duo sharing a crucial 79-run stand for the second wicket that effectively ended the contest. Although the West Indies secured two quick wickets-off-spinner Roston Chase (2/36) dismissing both Sudharsan and Captain Shubman Gill (13)-the target was too small to defend. Rahul and wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel (6 not out) ensured there were no further scares, guiding India past the finish line in 35.2 overs. (SCORECARD)
India vs West Indies, 2nd Test Match Day 5, Straight from Delhi:
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India vs West Indies LIVE: Captaincy a big honour for Gill!
India captain Shubman Gill reflects on his first series win as captain. He also reflects on various aspects of the team, his role as captain and managing players.
Shubman Gill: "Captaincy a big honour, getting used to it, managing players, all of it. It's about taking the right options based on game situations and I try to make the one with the best probabilities. We were around 300 ahead, the wickets were dead. That's why the follow-on. We played NKR because we need seam-bowling allrounders overseas. I've batted since I was 3-4, I want to make decisions as a batter not captain while batting. You learn from a young age how to help the team win."
India vs West Indies LIVE: Jadeja bags POTS award
The Player of the Series award has been given to India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. With the bat, Jadeja scored 104 runs in two matches. These 104 runs came when he smashed a century in the first innings of the first Test. That was the only time when he came out to bat in this series. With the ball, he scalped eight wickets.
India vs West Indies LIVE: Here's what Kuldeep said after after match
"This was a totally different wicket. Bowling a lot of overs was the challenge here, I enjoyed bowling here. There wasn't any drift here. The wicket was too dry. Bowling lot of overs and getting the breakthrough is something I enjoy a lot. When you put a lot of revs, you generally get the drift. You love to the get the batter bowled. I enjoyed a couple of wickets in the first Tests, here as well. We got to fly tomorrow, we got to prepare for that. It's lovely to have him (Jadeja) around," said Kuldeep.
India vs West Indies LIVE: Kuldeep bags POTM award
Wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav wins the Player of the Match award. He scalped a total of eight wickets and played a crucial role in India's dominating win over West Indies.
India vs West Indies LIVE: Here's what Roston Chase said after the match
"We were always discussing and trying to find ways we could bat through those 80 overs. We came up with a lot of ideas, playing behind the spin, sweeping, using our feet, and it was just about the guys going out there and executing the plans we’d spoken about. I think the guys we have here are some of the best players in the Caribbean. So it’s just for us to use this last Test match as a stepping stone and a confidence booster going into the upcoming series. We just have to keep improving as much as we can from here," said Roston Chase.
India vs West Indies LIVE: Here's what Sai Sudharsan said after the match
"It feels really great to be honest. After a good series where we gave them a fight (in England), coming back to India and winning the series is special. I've learned a lot in these five games and I'm looking forward to improving on that, and obviously giving a bit more for the team. I was very clear that he would not sweep (on the catch to dismiss John Campbell in the 1st innings), the wicket was low and I knew he'll not play the sweep shot, so I was very brave enough to, you know, hold my position. I was very lucky there," said Sudharsan.
India vs West Indies LIVE: Unwanted feat for West Indies
Most consecutive defeats vs India in India
7 Australia (2008-13)
6 Sri Lanka (1986-94)
6 New Zealand (2010-16)
6 West Indies (2013-25)
India vs West Indies LIVE: India's dominance over West Indies
Longest unbeaten streak against an opposition in Tests
47 Eng v NZ (1930-75)
30 Eng v Pak (1961-82)
29 WI vs Eng (1976-88)
27 Ind v WI (2002-23) *
24 Aus v SA (1911-52)
24 WI v Ind (1948-71)
India vs West Indies LIVE: Big feat for India
Most consecutive Test series wins against an opposition
10 India vs West Indies (2002-25) *
10 South Africa vs West Indies (1998-24)
9 Australia vs West Indies (2000-22)
8 Australia vs England (1989-2003)
8 Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe (1996-20)
India vs West Indies LIVE: India win by 7 wickets
AND THAT'S IT!!!! The single has been taken by KL Rahul and cross the line. India defeat West Indies by seven wickets in the second Test of the two-match series. With this, India also clean sweep the two-match series 2-0.
IND vs WI LIVE Score: India need 1 run to win
In the previous over of Roston Chase, the duo of KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel score six runs. This include a terrific boundary from Jurel. The scores are now level and India need just a single to sweep the two-match Test series against West Indies.
IND 120/3 (35 overs)
India vs West Indies LIVE: Rahul hits 50
FIFTY!!! KL Rahul runs for two on Jomel Warrican's delivery and completes his half-century. It is his 21st half-century in the longest format and he brings it up in 102 balls. Good batting from Rahul as India need just 11 runs more to win.
IND 110/3 (33.2 overs)
India vs West Indies LIVE: OUT
OUT!!! Ohh noo!!! As India was approaching towards victory, West Indies get the wicket of skipper Shubman Gill for 13 by Roston Chase. An eventful over for both the teams as Gill begins it with a huge maximum, followed by a boundary on the third ball. However, he goes for a big one on the final ball but this time, the shot lacks timing and it lands into the hands of Justin Greaves at the mid-wicket. Third wicket gone for India as they still need 13 runs to win.
IND 108/3 (33 overs)
India vs West Indies LIVE: SIX
SIX!!! KL Rahul takes the fiery route again and hammers a huge maximum off Jomel Warrican's delivery. Rahul goes down on his knee and slogsweeps it over deep mid-wicket for half-a-dozen. India need just 25 runs more to win.
IND 96/2 (32 overs)
India vs West Indies LIVE: OUT
OUT!!! What a stunning catch this is!!!! Skipper Roston Chase provides West Indies with the wicket of Sai Sudharsan for 39. Sudharsan plays a defensive shot as the ball hits the edge and flies to the right of the first slip. Shai Hope then shows his masterclass and grabs a stunning one-handed catch. Second wicket gone for India.
IND 88/2 (28.3 overs)
IND vs WI LIVE Score: Rahul goes berserk, nears 50
FINALLYY!!! KL Rahul changes gears and unleashes his fury on Khary Pierre. Rahul hammers a huge six, followed by a boundary as Pierre leaks 10 runs. India now need 33 runs more to win. Apart from this, Rahul has also breached the 40-run mark and inching closer towards his half-century.
IND 88/1 (28 overs)
IND vs WI LIVE Score: Another maiden
KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan are in no mood of finishing the game quickly. They are not taking any risks and not giving any chance to West Indies. Jomel Warrican bowls yet another maiden over as West Indies desperately hunt for wickets.
IND 78/1 (27 overs)
India vs West Indies LIVE: FOUR
FOUR!!! FINALLYY!!! The snoozefest comes to an end as KL Rahul opens his arms and hits a boundary off Jomel Warrican's delivery. Rahul makes room and then drives it through the line, clears mid-off and runs away to the ropes. Good shot from Rahul.
IND 71/1 (22.4 overs)
IND vs WI LIVE Score: Cautious start from India
India batters KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan are not rushing things. The duo is playing cautiously and not taking any risks. In the last four overs, the duo has scored just three runs. No boundary so far but the batters will aim to hit one in the upcoming overs.
IND 66/1 (22 overs)
IND vs WI LIVE Score: Maiden over
Good start for West Indies as Jomel Warrican bowls a maiden over. The duo of KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan is assessing the conditions before going for any hit. The target is small and the Indian batters would look to chase it down comfortably.
IND 63/1 (19 overs)
India vs West Indies LIVE: We are underway
The play on Day 5 of the second Test between India and West Indies finally begins. For India, KL Rahul (25*) and Sai Sudharsan (30*) have resumed the proceedings from 63/1. India still need 58 runs more to win in the chase of 121. On the other hand, Jomel Warrican will be bowling the first over for West Indies. Let's play!!.
India vs West Indies LIVE: India's 23-year-old dominance
The victory over West Indies in the second Test will be a special one for India as they will be extending their 23-year-old dominance. West Indies' last victory over India in Test cricket came in 2002. Since then, the Caribbeans are yet to defeat India in the longest format.
India vs West Indies LIVE: India eye WTC boost
India aim to register a big clean sweep over West Indies in the two-match Test series. The result will boost India's rating in the World Test Championship points table. It is worth noting that India failed to reach the WTC final in 2025 after qualifying for the 2021 and 2023 edition. In the 2025-27 cycle, Shubman Gill and co are on the right track so far.
India vs West Indies LIVE: Pitch report
"This pitch has played a lot better than we expected. The footmarks are still there and I was looking for the little area on the pitch where a little bit of the leather came off the ball. You could see how abrasive it is. The way that Justin Greaves played at the back end of the WI innings, very orthodox, it says that the pitch is still very good in spite of all the cracks," reckon Deep Dasgupta and Ian Bishop.
India vs West Indies LIVE: Rahul-Sudharsan unbeaten for India
KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan will be resuming the game for India on Day 5 of the second Test against West Indies. India need 58 runs more to clean sweep the two-match Test series. Earlier on Day 1, the hosts lost the wicket of Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was dismissed by Jomel Warrican for 8.
India vs West Indies LIVE: Here's what Campbell said after Day 5
(On registering his maiden Test century) "I can’t really put it into words right now. Maybe tomorrow I’ll be able to describe it. We always spoke about it being a good batting track. As a batsman, once you get a start here, it becomes easier. I think I still went for my shots, it was just about being more selective. My shot selection was a lot clearer in this innings. I’ve always enjoyed playing the sweep. Thankfully, it worked well for me," said John Campbell.
India vs West Indies LIVE: Tough day for Indian bowlers
Jasprit Bumrah (3/44 in 17.5 overs), Kuldeep Yadav (3/104 in 29 overs), Ravindra Jadeja (1/102 in 33 overs), Mohammed Siraj (2/43 in 15 overs) and Washington Sundar (1/80 in 23 overs) toiled hard for more than 118.5 overs in the second innings. They eventually bowled out the West Indies for 390, leaving the home team with a target of 121 to chase in 18 overs left on the fourth evening.
India vs West Indies LIVE: India need 58 runs to win
The Indian bowling attack faced a stern test of character on an unresponsive sub-continental track but came out trumps, leaving the hosts on the cusp of a 2-0 clean sweep over a fighting West Indies on the fourth day of the second Test on Monday. The Indians need another 58 runs on the final day to win the game after reaching 63 for 1 at stumps in pursuit of 121.

