West Indies vs India 1st Test, Day 2 Highlights: Yashasvi Jaiswal starred on debut with a magnificent unbeaten 143 while skipper Rohit Sharma struck his 10th Test ton as India took firm control of the opening Test against the West Indies. While Jaiswal struck a matured hundred, Rohit departed after a well-made 103 as India reached a commanding 312 for two in their first innings in reply to West Indies' 150 all out on the second day of the first Test on Thursday. Batting at no.3 position, Shubman Gill (6), however, perished early. At stumps, Virat Kohli ( 36 batting) was giving Jaiswal company at the crease. India now lead West Indies by 162 runs. Earlier on Day 1, Ravichandran Ashwin put India in control of the proceedings with his five-wicket haul. Apart from him, spinner Ravindra Jadeja also took a three-wicket haul.
Here are the Highlights of Day 2 of 1st Test match between India and West Indies, Straight from Windsor Park in Dominica:
In case you thought the records are over, here is a new one for Jaiswal. The left-hander has now faced the most number of balls for any Indian batter on debut. He surpassed the record previously held by former skipper Mohammed Azharuddin.
What a bad decision from the umpire! Jaiswal was trapped LBW by Roach but the umpire was just not convinced. West Indies did not have any reviews and although the DRS did show that it was hitting the stumps, nothing can be done about it. Huge lifeline for Jaiswal!
West Indies have finally decided to take the second new ball and with 13 overs to play on Day 2, they will be looking to get couple of more wickets before stumps. However, the pitch is not helping at all and that is not good news for the Windies pacers.
Jermaine Blackwood is introduced into the attack and he is the ninth bowler used by West Indies. Only the wicket-keeper Joshua Da Silva and Tagenarine Chanderpaul have not bowled yet for the hosts.
West Indies had a strong shout against Yashasvi Jaiswal but they are out of reviews. In the first session, they went for a couple of close calls but the decisions did not go their way. It looks like the wasted reviews can come back to haunt them.
West Indies have decided to not opt for the new ball although it has been available for some time now. The spinners have dominated proceedings and it seems like they will try to attack the batters with the old ball in this final session.
India are 261 for the loss of two wickets and Virat Kohli has steadied the innings along with Yashasvi Jaiswal. The visitors lost two quick wickets but things are somewhat back to normal after tea.
Yashasvi Jaiswal struck a mature century on debut while skipper Rohit Sharma too reached the three-figure mark as India strengthened their position in the first Test against the West Indies at tea. While Jaiswal remained unbeaten on 116, Rohit departed after a well-made 103 to take India to 245 for two in their first innings in reply to West Indies' 150 all out. Batting at no.3 position, Shubman Gill (6) to perished early. At the second break of the day, Virat Kohli (4 not out) was in Jaiswal's company.
It is tea on Day 2 and India are 245 for the loss of two wickets. It was the Jaiswal and Rohit show all the way before the hosts fought back and took two wickets. Disappointing outing for Shubman Gill who lost his wicket for just 6. Will India post a huge total from here? Only time will tell.
IND vs WI Live: Rohit dismissed right after century
West Indies have their first wicket but not before Rohit Sharma scored his 10th Test century. Rohit reached the milestone but ended up giving a soft dismissial to Alick Athanaze.
Century for Yashasvi Jaiswal! A century on debut and it was a special one. Almost flawless display from the India opener and this is getting worse for West Indies.
200 comes up for India and this partnership is just getting better! Jaiswal is one run away from a century and Rohit will also try to bridge the gap as soon as possible.
India have taken the lead in Dominica without losing a single wicket. A truly special partnership between Rohit and Jaiswal as the visitors target a mammoth total.
Lunch is over and the main objective for India in the second session will be to take a lead and straighten it as much as possible. Both batters have played good cricket and a hundred will surely be in both of their sights.
Lunch on Day 2 and it has been all India. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma both scored fifties are India are just 4 runs away from taking a lead. The session completely belonged to the visitors and by the look of things, a big score is just round the corner.
Kraigg Brathwaite is the new bowler for West Indies and this shows how disappointing the show has been from the hosts. The mainstream bowlers were not able to take a single wicket and time will tell if this change can turn their fortunes.
Warrican and Cornwall have been brilliant in the past four overs. Tight bowling and shrewd field placement has resulted in India scoring very less runs and this can result into something crucial for West Indies.
Cornwall and Warrican has both enjoyed a fair bit of turn on the Dominica pitch and that seems to be the key for West Indies. The pacers did not bother the India batters at all and if a wicket is to come, it feels like it will one of the spinners who will have to produce something great.
15th half-century for Rohit Sharma! A captain's knock till now and it is getting worse for West Indies. Rohit got the first six of Day 2 as well as the Indian domination continues!
The fast bowlers have hardly bothered the Indian bowlers but in the last over, Cornwall came close twice to dismissing Jaiswal. It was the spinners who did the most damage for India. Is that the answer for West Indies as well?
4 runs away from fifty on debut - Jaiswal has been playing brilliantly till now and the half-century will be much-deserved. Good show on Day 2 as well and this can be the start of an impressive international career.
Rohit and Jaiswal has not scored a lot of runs on Day 2 but the problem is quite clear for West Indies. The bowling has been quite sub-par till now and they are not looking like taking wickets at all. A change in plan is needed right away for the hosts!
While Rohit and Jaiswal did play big shots on Day 2, the approach till now has been calm and quiet. However, once the first half an hour is completed, it will be interesting to see how they play the spinners in particular.
Day 2 begins and Jason Holder to start proceedings for West Indies. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma were solid on Day 1 and both will be looking to play big knocks on Day 2.
Rohit Sharma will also look to add another big score to his name. When it comes to Test cricket, his form has been quite topsy turvy and a good score will silence the critics.
Yashasvi Jaiswal was the biggest story of this season even before the game started and he can make a huge impact today. A big innings will do a world of good to his confidence and will also make a big case for his inclusion in bigger series.
IND vs WI Live: Disappointing show from West Indies
West Indies have been struggling for form, since a long time now. On Day 1, they were bundled out for just 150 against India as only Alick Athanaze was able to play a decent knock of 47 runs. Apart from him, no other batter was even to go past the 20-run mark.
Team India handed debut caps with to young batter Yashasvi Jaiswal and wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan. Jaiswal proved his worth on the first day itself as he played an unbeaten knock of 40 runs. He is currently on the cusp of his maiden half-century on his debut match.
Ravichandran Ashwin has registered his 33rd five-wicket haul on Wednesday. He was left out from India's Playing XI against Australia at the WTC final in June but he made remarkable comeback against West Indies.
India had a brilliant outing on Day 1 as they bundled out the hosts for just 150 runs. All-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin starred with the ball and registered his 33rd five-wicket haul. Later, Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal stitched an unbeaten partnership of 80 runs.
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