India continued their dominant performance in Test cricket with a brilliant performance against India vs West Indies 2nd Test 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi from October 10 to 14, 2025. With regular captain Rohit Sharma and star batsman Shreyas Iyer unavailable, young Shubman Gill stepped in as the stand-in captain and delivered a mature performance as India won by seven wickets and won 2–0. Series sweep.
India’s First Innings: Setting a Formidable Total
Winning the toss, India decided to bat first on a pitch where the fast bowlers were getting both bounce and carry in the initial overs. Despite the absence of senior players, the Indian top order performed commendably. Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill laid a solid foundation with cautious but effective strokeplay. Jaiswal scored 52 runs before being out, while Gill led the innings with 78 runs. The contribution of the middle order was important.
Wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul played a strong inning of 75, while Ravindra Jadeja provided stability and aggression in the lower order with an unbeaten 65. India declared the innings at 518/5, which put a lot of pressure on the visiting team and took control of the match early on. West Indies bowlers, including Alzarri Joseph and Kemar Roach, struggled to achieve consistent success against India’s disciplined batting.
West Indies First Innings: Early Collapse India vs West Indies 2nd Test 2025
In reply, West Indies made a cautious start but soon succumbed to India’s disciplined bowling attack. Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja exploited the Delhi pitch efficiently and took important wickets at crucial intervals. Despite a fighting inning of 85 from John Campbell, the Windies were all out for 248, trailing by a huge margin of 270 runs. India’s dominance was clear, and follow-on was enforced.
West Indies Second Innings: A Valiant Fight India vs West Indies 2nd Test 2025
West Indies showed determination after getting the follow-on. Alik Athanaz played a brilliant inning of 102 runs with the help of 61 runs from Joshua da Silva, which took the visiting team to 390 runs. However, India’s spinners maintained control, with Jadeja and Ashwin taking seven wickets together, preventing West Indies from setting a challenging target.
India’s Chase and Commanding Victory
India needed only 121 runs to win. Young captain Shubman Gill set an example and scored consecutive 47* runs, while KL Rahul played a responsible inning of 58*. India reached 121/1, securing a comfortable win by seven wickets. The win not only clinched the series but also demonstrated the depth of India’s team and their ability to perform even in the absence of senior stars.
Key Performers and Highlights
- Shubman Gill: Exceptional leadership and a composed 78 in the first innings.
- KL Rahul: Crucial in anchoring the chase, scoring a half-century.
- Ravindra Jadeja: All-round brilliance with both bat and ball.
- Ravichandran Ashwin: Experienced spin bowling that dismantled the West Indies lineup.
West Indies showed flashes of resilience, particularly in the second innings, but India’s balance, depth, and strategic execution proved too strong.
A Testament to India’s Depth
This Test reinforced India’s strength in home conditions. The young leadership of Shubman Gill, combined with contributions from established players like Jadeja and Rahul, showcased a well-rounded team capable of winning even without key stars. As India looks forward to upcoming fixtures, this series serves as a reminder of their bench strength and tactical brilliance.4
🏏 India vs West Indies 2nd Test 2025 – Full Scorecard
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
Result: India won by 7 wickets, completing a 2–0 series sweep.
Player of the Match: Kuldeep Yadav
Player of the Series: Ravindra Jadeja
🇮🇳 India 1st Innings – 518/5 declared
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 175 | 258 | 22 | 2 |
| KL Rahul (wk) | 54 | 106 | 7 | 0 |
| Shubman Gill (c) | 129 | 196 | 14 | 1 |
| Sai Sudharsan | 39 | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 65* | 82 | 8 | 1 |
| Extras (3 nb, 1 b) | 5 | – | – | – |
| Total | 518/5 (decl.) | 818 balls | – | – |
Did not bat: Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar
🏴 West Indies 1st Innings – 248 all out
| Batsman | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Alick Athanaze | 41 | 84 |
| Shai Hope | 36 | 57 |
| Joshua Da Silva (wk) | 11 | 29 |
| Roston Chase (c) | 15 | 34 |
| Others | 145 | – |
| Extras | 0 | – |
| Total | 248 | 81.5 |
Top Indian Bowlers:
- Kuldeep Yadav: 26.5–3–82–5
- Ravindra Jadeja: 19–3–46–3
- Jasprit Bumrah: 17.5–2–44–2
- Mohammed Siraj: 10–2–33–1
- Washington Sundar: 8–1–25–0
🏴 West Indies 2nd Innings – 390 all out (Follow-on)
| Batsman | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| John Campbell | 115 | 199 |
| Shai Hope | 103 | 214 |
| Alick Athanaze | 41 | 84 |
| Joshua Da Silva (wk) | 17 | 39 |
| Roston Chase (c) | 8 | 18 |
| Others | 6 | – |
| Extras | 0 | – |
| Total | 390 | 118.5 |
Top Indian Bowlers:
- Kuldeep Yadav: 29–4–104–3
- Jasprit Bumrah: 17.5–2–44–3
- Ravindra Jadeja: 19–3–46–2
- Mohammed Siraj: 18–3–56–1
- Washington Sundar: 15–2–38–0
🇮🇳 India 2nd Innings – 124/3 (Target: 121 runs)
| Batsman | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul (wk) | 58* | 108 |
| Sai Sudharsan | 39 | 76 |
| Shubman Gill (c) | 17 | 26 |
| Dhruv Jurel | 6* | 12 |
| Extras | 4 | – |
| Total | 124/3 (35.1 overs) | – |
Fall of wickets: 1–63 (Sudharsan), 2–103 (Gill), 3–118 (Jurel)
Match Summary:
- India’s Innings: 518/5 declared
- West Indies 1st Innings: 248 all out
- West Indies 2nd Innings: 390 all out (follow-on)
- India’s Chase: 124/3 (Target: 121)
- Result: India won by 7 wickets
- Series Result: India won 2–0
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