IND vs WI Live Score, 2nd Test Match Day 5: India eye series sweep as KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan lead chase

IND vs WI Live Score, 2nd Test Match Day 5: India moved into a commanding position on day four of the second and final Test against the West Indies, ending the day at 63/1 in just 18 overs while chasing a modest target of 121 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. After losing Yashasvi Jaiswal early, B Sai Sudharsan (30*) and KL Rahul (25*) steadied the innings, calmly negotiating both spin and pace to ensure India’s advantage heading into day five. With only 58 runs remaining for victory, the hosts are well-placed to complete a 2-0 series sweep.

The West Indies had offered resistance earlier in the day, particularly through a spirited last-wicket partnership of 79 between Justin Greaves and Jayden Seales, stretching their second-innings total to 390 after being asked to follow on. John Campbell scored his maiden Test century, while Shai Hope ended an eight-year wait for a hundred. For India, Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav were the standout bowlers, picking three wickets apiece on a physically and mentally demanding day.

India’s decision to enforce the follow-on was a calculated gamble, and the visitors’ response added an element of suspense. Jaiswal began India’s chase on a high, scoring eight runs off Seales, including boundaries through cover and third man. However, an ambitious attempt to clear the boundary off Jomel Warrican ended with him caught at long-on. Sudharsan and Rahul then took charge, rotating the strike and finding timely boundaries. Sudharsan played elegant drives and flicks off Khary Pierre and Roston Chase, while Rahul used his wristy strokes to keep the scoreboard ticking.

Earlier, Greaves and Seales had frustrated India, surviving tough chances dropped by Rahul and Dhruv Jurel. The reintroduction of Bumrah finally ended the last-wicket stand, removing Seales and closing the West Indies’ resilient innings.

India now requires just 58 runs to win, with Sudharsan and Rahul in full control. The pair’s calm and composed approach, combined with India’s dominant bowling performance, sets the stage for a comfortable finish and a 2-0 series victory.

Brief Scores: India 518/5 decl. and 63/1 (B Sai Sudharsan 30*, KL Rahul 25*; Jomel Warrican 1-15) trail West Indies 248 and 390/10 (John Campbell 115, Shai Hope 103; Jasprit Bumrah 3-44, Kuldeep Yadav 3-104) by 58 runs.