IND vs WI: Rain Spoils the Game and India Wins the Test Series 1-0

The second Test match between India and West Indies was called off on Day 5 due to rain, resulting in India winning the Test series 1-0. The first session of the fifth day was washed away by rain, and the game never resumed as the rain intensified. On Day 4, the match was also affected by rain, however, the Indian batters were determined to make the most of the situation.

Indian Batsmen Show Urgency

Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal, the openers, played with the urgency of a white-ball match, despite the weather conditions. Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan then took charge, and their efforts enabled India to put up a total of 181 runs on the board. Subsequently, the Indian skipper declared the innings, setting the stage for an interesting conclusion to the Test match.

West Indies in a Tough Position

West Indies were in a challenging position as they needed 289 runs to win the match, with their score at 76/2. Their approach during the remaining overs was cautious, as they did not want to risk losing the match. As the rain started pouring, the match was called off and India won the Test series 1-0.

Conclusion

Rain played a major role in the second Test match between India and West Indies, as the game was called off on Day 5 due to the pouring rain. India’s strong batting performance in the first innings enabled them to win the Test series 1-0.