India vs West Indies 2nd Test: Fate of the Series Hangs in Balance
The final day of the India vs West Indies 2nd Test has arrived, with the hosts seeking retribution for their earlier loss in the first Test and Rohit Sharma’s squad hoping for a clean sweep. Although Day 4 was disrupted by rain, this did not prevent the Indian batters from coming out with aggression as soon as the Windies’ innings ended.
Indian Openers Play with White-ball Match Urgency
Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal, the openers, acted with the haste of a white-ball match, taking into account the weather conditions. As the game went on, Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan assumed control, and their efforts assisted India in putting up a total of 181 runs on the scoreboard. After this, the Indian skipper chose to declare the innings, preparing the stage for an exciting conclusion to the Test match.
Windies in Difficult Position Needing 289 Runs to Win
West Indies are in a difficult spot, requiring 289 runs to win the match, with their score at 76/2. Their approach during the pursuit seemed to suggest that they might be aiming for a draw, given the challenge in front of them. Now, the Indian bowlers will have to put in a great effort to secure a win and avenge their earlier loss in the first Test.
Conclusion
The India vs West Indies 2nd Test has come down to the wire, with the fate of the series hanging in the balance. The Indian batsmen put up a good performance, setting a challenging target for the Windies. Now, it is up to the Indian bowlers to deliver the goods and secure a win.