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Fans react as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan destroy the West Indies bowling as India dominate day 1 of the Delhi Test
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Fans react as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan destroy the West Indies bowling as India dominate day 1 of the Delhi Test

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India produced a near perfect stroke display Day 1 of the second Test against West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. India opted to bat first on a real surface and ended day 1 strongly at 318/2, made possible by Yashasvi jaiswal‘s undefeated 173 and Sai Sudharsan‘s composed 87. The duo shared a mammoth partnership of 193 runs for the second wicket, flattening a hapless West Indian bowling unit that had toiled for long spells without much success. India’s dominant start has already put them in a dominant position in this five-day match.

IND vs WI: Yashasvi Jaiswal’s marathon knock anchors India’s innings

Jaiswal once again proved why he is being hailed as India’s next big Test batting star. The left-hander showed supreme temperament and precision and parlayed his good start into an impressive unbeaten 173 off 253 balls, peppered with 22 boundaries. After an early collaboration with Kl satisfiedAfter lunch, Jaiswal took charge, methodically dismantling both pace and spin. His control against the left arm spin Jomel Warrican And Khar Pierre was particularly impressive, playing late, turning the shot effortlessly and jumping wide.

Jaiswal reached his century off 145 deliveries and accelerated as the day progressed, punishing anything short or wide. His hunger for big runs was evident, with his 150 coming in 224 balls. Jaiswal was unperturbed by the new ball late in the day and remained unbroken to guide India past the 300 mark as captain. Shubman Gill at the other end. His innings was a blend of patience, power and poise, the hallmark of a top-class batsman who went on to become a Test specialist.

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IND vs WI: Sai Sudharsan’s grit complements stylish Jaiswal as India tightens grip

If Jaiswal was the aggressor, Sudharsan played the perfect foil: calm, compact and controlled. The youngster from Tamil Nadu hit 87 off 165 balls and showed remarkable composure in his first major home Test innings. Sudharsan came in after Rahul’s dismissal at the age of 58, dug in and blunted the West Indian attack through sharp footwork and a clear defensive plan. His twelve boundaries were a testament to his timing and placement, especially offside.

The pair’s stand not only saved India from the initial nerves, but also left the visitors completely deflated. Their 193-member alliance, built through patience and precision, saw India go from 58/1 to 251/2 before Sudharsan was trapped by Warrican. Per stump, the scoreboard read 318/2, with Gill steady on 20 and Jaiswal looking for a double ton. For West Indies, Warrican’s two wickets were the only positive on an otherwise frustrating day where their bowlers failed to find rhythm or reverse swing. India, meanwhile, ended the day in full control, ready to dictate the terms for Day 2.

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