India completed a commanding 2-0 Test series victory over the West Indies with a seven-wicket triumph in the second Test at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium. Chasing a modest target of 121 runs, India achieved the goal in just over an hour, thanks to KL Rahul’s unbeaten 58. This victory also marked Shubman Gill’s first Test series win as India’s captain
Key Performers:
KL Rahul: Anchored the chase with an unbeaten 58, taking his series tally to 192 runs.
Kuldeep Yadav: Claimed 12 wickets in the series, including a match-haul of 8 wickets in the second Test, earning him the Player of the Match award
Mohammed Siraj: Took 10 wickets in the series, becoming India’s leading wicket-taker of the year with 37 wickets across eight matches
Leadership and Team Performance:
Under Shubman Gill’s leadership, India displayed consistency and dominance throughout the series. Head coach Gautam Gambhir lauded Gill’s captaincy, highlighting his growth and the team’s collective effort in securing the series sweep
The series victory also propelled India to 61.9% points on the World Test Championship points table, maintaining their position at No. 3.
With this series sweep, India not only showcased their depth and emerging leadership but also set a strong foundation for future challenges, including their upcoming tour of South Africa.
