IND vs WI 2nd Test, Day 1 Highlights: Jaiswal Shines, India 318/2 At Stumps. India established a strong grip on Day 1 of the second Test match against the West Indies by ending the day at 318/2 after an outstanding unbeaten 173 from Yashasvi Jaiswal. The 21-year-old opener demonstrated his quality and temperament again on a batting-friendly surface at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
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Jaiswal and Sudharsan led Partnership
After being asked to bat first, a good start was made by India. KL Rahul (38 off 54) and Jaiswal put up a partnership of 72 runs. Rahul was dismissed by Jomel Warrican. Jaiswal was very much at ease with his touch as he relaxed in an innings with Sai Sudharsan, who played well to make a composed 87 off 165 balls.
The pair put India in a strong position with a brilliant 193-run partnership for the second wicket. Sudharsan played a very pleasant innings, playing a few nice drives throughout his innings, and generally looked very calm until he was dismissed by Warrican in the last half hour before the afternoon interval to be adjudged LBW.
India in Control at Stumps
After Day 1, India is in complete control at 318/2, with Jaiswal still at the crease on 173 (253 balls) and Shubman Gill looking settled on 20 (68). Jaiswal’s innings was characterized by an exceptional display of aggression and patience, as he moved to 173 with 21 fours and 2 sixes. This was Jaiswal’s seventh Test hundred, and he has quickly become one of India’s most reliable openers in history.
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The West Indian bowler, Jomel Warrican, was the only one to apply any pressure on India’s batters, taking both of India’s wickets, but other than Warrican, it was a day of bowling madness for the West Indies. With India firmly in control of the match, all eyes will be fixed on Jaiswal and a possible double century on Day 2 as India builds towards a massive first-innings score.
