Delhi, October 13, 2025 – India are on the verge of completing a commanding clean sweep over the West Indies in the two-match Test series, needing only 58 runs with nine wickets in hand on the final day of the second Test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
After four days of gripping cricket, the hosts are once again showcasing why India remain nearly unbeatable on home soil.
The West Indies began the fourth day with determination, showing unexpected resistance. John Campbell and Shai Hope produced a spirited fightback in the morning session, combining patience with skill to frustrate India’s bowlers. Campbell celebrated his maiden Test hundred, while Hope anchored the innings with composure. By lunch, the visitors were just 18 runs behind, proving they weren’t ready to roll over.
The afternoon session, however, swung back firmly in India’s favor. Mohammed Siraj’s fiery spell triggered a collapse, reducing West Indies from 271/3 to 311/9. Kuldeep Yadav spun magic, grabbing three crucial wickets, while Jasprit Bumrah’s lethal yorkers did the rest. Still, the West Indies tail, led by Justin Greaves and Jayden Seales, refused to surrender easily, crafting a resilient 79-run stand for the 10th wicket. Their defiance stretched the lead to 120 and drew applause from both teams — a rare sight in modern cricket.
In pursuit of 121, India’s openers began aggressively. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s brisk start ended with a mistimed shot, but KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan calmly rebuilt, ensuring the chase remained on track. As stumps were drawn on day four, India stood at 63/1, just 58 runs away from sealing a 2-0 whitewash.
This series has underlined India’s home dominance — relentless spin, patient batting, and disciplined pace attack — but also highlighted areas to improve, particularly in finishing off lower orders. For the West Indies, despite the imminent defeat, the courage and spirit displayed will be remembered long after the final run is scored.