India vs West Indies Test 2025: Jaiswal’s 173 and Sudharsan’s 87 put India ahead in Delhi
The India vs West Indies Test 2025 opened in Delhi with complete domination from India’s top order. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan powered the hosts to 318 for 2 on Day 1 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The slow pitch offered little help to the bowlers, and India’s young batters made full use of it. Skipper Shubman Gill finally won his first toss in seven attempts and decided to bat — a decision that paid off handsomely.
Day 1 stumps: India post 318 runs on board after opting to bat first. Dominant start! 🇮🇳🔥
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Yashasvi Jaiswal shines with an unbeaten 173
The day belonged to Yashasvi Jaiswal, who struck an unbeaten 173 in the India vs West Indies Test 2025 opener. His seventh Test hundred was built on patience and sharp shot selection. Early on, he played watchfully, waiting for loose deliveries. Later, he accelerated with well-placed boundaries and clever strike rotation.
The left-hander equaled Graeme Smith’s record for most centuries as an opener under 24. Only Sachin Tendulkar has scored more hundreds for India before turning 24. Jaiswal’s knock reinforced his growing stature as one of India’s most reliable Test batters.
Yashasvi Jaiswal remains unbeaten on 173* against WI on Day 2 — what a knock! 💥🔥
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Sai Sudharsan’s steady 87 strengthens India’s innings
Sai Sudharsan supported Jaiswal with a mature 87 on his India vs West Indies Test 2025 debut. He joined the opener early after KL Rahul was dismissed for 38 by Jomel Warrican. Together, they added a crucial 197-run stand for the second wicket.
Sudharsan’s timing and composure stood out. His fluent drives and smart placement kept the scoreboard ticking. Although he fell lbw to Warrican late in the day, his knock gave India a firm grip on the match.
Sai Sudharsan impresses with a solid 87 runs against WI in the 2nd match! 💪🔥
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West Indies bowlers struggle for breakthroughs
The West Indies bowlers maintained discipline but lacked penetration. Seamers Jayden Seales and Alzarri Joseph bowled tight lines early on, yet wickets never came easily. Spinners lost control during the middle session, allowing India to dominate. Warrican picked both wickets, but the rest failed to apply pressure consistently.
As stumps approached, India reached 318 for 2. Jaiswal remained unbeaten on 173, and Gill was not out on 10. The hosts ended Day 1 of the India vs West Indies Test in complete command, while the visitors face a tough road ahead on Day 2.
