IND vs WI 2nd Test Day 3 Highlights: West Indies Fightback After Follow On. On Day 3 of the second Test in Delhi, West Indies pulled off a resounding comeback. They reached 173/2 and were trailing by 97 runs in their second innings. The visitors were under pressure after being bowled out for 248 in their first innings and reduced to 35/2 in the follow-on.
India had totally dominated the first half of the day, with their bowlers making excellent use of the pitch. Kuldeep Yadav led the charge with a five-wicket haul, and Ravindra Jadeja supported him with three, and Mohammed Siraj picked up the two early wickets, leaving the West Indies battered and India in total control, which led to a certain follow-on.
John Campbell and Shai Hope Partnership
However, the entire plot shifted as John Campbell and Shai Hope came together. Campbell was batting brilliantly, unbeaten on 87 runs off 145 balls, and Hope was impressive, not out on 66 runs from 103 balls. The two batsmen were resilient as they stood firm to form a partnership of 138 runs, frustrating the Indian bowlers at various stages and slowly but surely taking India’s advantage away. Their batting had firm defence but some smart aggression to punish any bad balls and protect their wickets.
Not only has this partnership restored the West Indies’ optimism, but it has also injected significant tension into the match. The visitors had eight wickets in hand and brought the deficit down to less than 100 runs, creating an enticing situation for Day 4. India will be desperate for quick wickets to regain the upper hand, and the West Indies will be looking to maintain their efforts while possibly setting a challenging target.
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The fightback from Campbell and Hope highlights both the West Indies’ batting depth and resolve; indeed, it will keep this Test match finely balanced. The final two days should offer a thrilling conclusion as the battle for the spoils continues.
