On Day 1 of the second Test match between India and the West Indies, India reached 94 for 1 by lunch. The innings featured solid partnerships, notably between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan. They ended the session with Jaiswal at 40* and Sudharsan at 16*.
Key Performances of Day 1
Opening batsman KL Rahul set the tone with a confident knock of 38 runs. His innings included aggressive shots, particularly a six hit off the bowling of Khary Pierre. However, Rahul fell to a brilliant delivery from Jomel Warrican, resulting in a crucial stumping by wicketkeeper Tevin Imlach.
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Stellar Display
- Jaiswal showed resilience after his previous Test dismissal.
- He played with composure, focusing on solid defense and selective aggression.
- Highlighted by his straight drive against Anderson Phillip and an aggressive sweep off Roston Chase.
Supporting Acts
Sai Sudharsan complemented Jaiswal well, contributing with three elegant boundaries. His on-drive and square cut showcased his intent while maintaining control. Together, the pair kept the scoreboard moving despite the West Indies’ bowling efforts on a bat-friendly pitch.
Match Context and Team Compositions
This Test match is vital for both teams, with India looking to build a substantial first innings total. Here are the playing XIs for both sides:
| India | West Indies |
|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | John Campbell |
| KL Rahul | Tagenarine Chanderpaul |
| Sai Sudharsan | Alick Athanaze |
| Shubman Gill (c) | Shai Hope |
| Dhruv Jurel (w) | Roston Chase (c) |
| Ravindra Jadeja | Tevin Imlach (w) |
| Washington Sundar | Justin Greaves |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | Jomel Warrican |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Khary Pierre |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Anderson Phillip |
| Mohammed Siraj | Jayden Seales |
India’s strong start sets the stage for a competitive second Test in the series, as the team looks to capitalize on their early momentum against the West Indies.
