India achieved a remarkable feat by defeating West Indies by seven wickets in the second Test at Arun Jaitley Stadium, completing a 2-0 series sweep. This victory marks India's 10th consecutive Test series win over the West Indies and is also the first series triumph under the captaincy of Shubman Gill.
On the final day, India needed just 121 runs to secure the win and accomplished this in 35.2 overs. KL Rahul played a crucial role, scoring an unbeaten 58 runs, while Dhruv Jurel contributed with 6 not out. Rahul's innings included six fours and two sixes, and he formed a significant 79-run partnership with Sai Sudharsan, who scored 39.
The match extended into the fifth day due to strong performances from West Indies batsmen John Campbell and Shai Hope, who both scored centuries, with Campbell making 115 and Hope 103. Their efforts, along with a resilient last-wicket partnership, delayed India's victory.
Kuldeep Yadav was instrumental for India, taking eight wickets in the match, earning him the Player of the Match award. Ravindra Jadeja was named Player of the Series for his all-round contributions throughout the series.
Despite the defeat, West Indies captain Roston Chase expressed optimism about his team's potential, acknowledging the need for improvement. He noted, "I think the guys we have here are some of the best players in the Caribbean. So it's just for us to use this last Test match as a stepping stone."
With this series win, India remains in third place on the World Test Championship points table, holding a points percentage of 61.9. The team will face a tougher challenge next month against South Africa, where they will need to adapt to more challenging pitch conditions. The upcoming series is significant as it is India's last red-ball engagement before their away series in Sri Lanka later this year.