Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi
New Delhi, Oct 14: India wrapped up a clinical seven-wicket victory over the West Indies within the first hour on Day 5 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, clinching a 2-0 series sweep in the two-match Test series. KL Rahul led the final push with a composed 58 off 108 balls*, ensuring India comfortably chased down the 121-run target with time to spare.
The win also marked a milestone — India’s first Test series victory under Shubman Gill’s captaincy, following a drawn 2-2 series in England earlier this year. It was also India's tenth consecutive Test win over the West Indies, further underlining the team's dominance in this bilateral rivalry.
Match Summary
• India: 518/5 declared & 124/3 in 35.2 overs
• West Indies: 248 & 390 in 118.5 overs
• Result: India won by 7 wickets
• Player of the Match: Likely KL Rahul or Kuldeep Yadav (official not stated)
• Series Result: India won 2-0
Final Day Action
Starting Day 5 at 114/2, India needed just seven more runs, and the job was done swiftly. KL Rahul remained unbeaten, while B Sai Sudharsan added 39 before being dismissed earlier in the day.
Rahul's innings was a fine mix of patience and controlled aggression. He struck six boundaries and two sixes, including elegant lofted shots against spinners Jomel Warrican and Khary Pierre, showcasing his calm in a low-pressure chase.
West Indies Showed Grit
Though the result went India’s way, the West Indies fought hard, particularly in the second innings. After being forced to follow-on, twin centuries from John Campbell (115) and Shai Hope (103) and a dogged 79-run last-wicket stand stretched the match into the final day.
Their resilience, especially after a crushing innings defeat in the first Test in Ahmedabad, earned respect — even if it ultimately wasn’t enough to avoid a whitewash.
Bowling Highlights
• Kuldeep Yadav was instrumental on a slow Delhi pitch, grabbing 8 wickets across the match.
• Jasprit Bumrah provided key breakthroughs with 3-44 in the first innings.
• For the West Indies, Roston Chase (2-36) and Jomel Warrican (1-39) picked up the few wickets to fall in India’s chase.
WTC Points and Standings
The win earned India 12 World Test Championship (WTC) points, taking their tally further and improving their points percentage to 61.9%, keeping them steady at No. 3 on the WTC table.
What’s Next
India will take plenty of positives — Rahul’s form, Kuldeep’s consistency, and the captaincy debut success for Gill. For the West Indies, the performances of Campbell and Hope offer signs of a revival in their batting, but their bowling unit will need rebuilding to compete at the top level.
The clean sweep at home once again affirms India’s strength in familiar conditions — and sets a confident tone heading into their next red-ball assignments.