October 12, 2025
Welcome to the lively updates from Day 3 of the India vs West Indies second Test in New Delhi! This day belonged to the West Indies’ strong spirit after India's early control. India’s Kuldeep Yadav was the star, taking a stunning five-wicket haul, leaving the Windies reeling for most of the day. Yet, Windies’ batsmen Shai Hope and John Campbell refused to give up, crafting a brilliant 138-run partnership that kept their hope alive. The morning session saw West Indies struggling at 140/4, far behind India’s huge lead of 378 runs. But Kuldeep’s spin magic trapped three big wickets quickly, and Mohammed Siraj also chipped in with a wicket. It looked like another collapse with West Indies sliding to 175/8. However, Khary Pierre and Anderson Phillip showed grit, adding 47 runs for the ninth wicket before Bumrah finally ended the resistance after Lunch. Post-Lunch, the West Indies fought back boldly as Campbell and Hope anchored the innings. Campbell, after a shaky start to the series, found his rhythm and is unbeaten at 87. Hope, calm and classy, scored his first Test half-century in 31 innings, displaying his famous elegance. The two frustrated India’s attack, especially Kuldeep and Sundar, making the pitch tricky with slow pace and low bounce a challenge for bowlers. Kuldeep shared after his brilliant day, "We started really well. The wicket was good to bat on, not much pace, so we had to create energy and attack the stumps. Hope and Campbell are batting nicely, credit to them. I focused on my arm speed to get some fizz on the ball. I just want to perform for the team in any format. You have to create magic on the field, and I was trying to do that." India enforced the follow-on after the Windies' first innings, pushing for an early finish. Yet the Windies showed strong character with this partnership, cutting the deficit to 97 runs by stumps. The pitch, slow and dry, is making every run hard to get and every wicket precious. The electric Delhi crowd watched as the West Indies batsmen ensured the match still has life. India holds the upper hand, but the Windies' fighting spirit has set the stage for a gripping Day 4. With moisture expected to help early swing bowlers like Bumrah and tricky conditions ahead, the question remains - will India's bowlers crush the resistance or will West Indies chip away from behind to dream of a lead? Catch all the action live from 9:30 am IST on Monday, October 13. Until then, cricket fans, keep the excitement alive, and get ready for more test cricket masala!
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