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🇮🇳 Ravindra Jadeja Spins India into Command
Ravindra Jadeja once again showcased why he’s India’s biggest match-winner in home conditions. The left-arm spinner picked up 3 wickets for 37 runs, dismantling the West Indies top order and putting India firmly in control of the second Test in Vizag.
After India declared their first innings on 518/5, the visitors ended Day 2 at 140/4, still trailing by 378 runs.
🏏 Ravindra Jadeja Dominates with the Ball
From his very first over, Ravindra Jadeja extracted turn and bounce to trouble the West Indian batters. He removed John Campbell (10) with a smart change of angle, dismissed Tagenarine Chanderpaul (34) with drift and dip, and then sent Roston Chase (0) back cheaply.
His spell completely changed the momentum of the innings, forcing West Indies onto the back foot. Partner spinner Kuldeep Yadav added further misery, taking the wicket of Alick Athanaze (41) — who looked the only confident batter for the visitors.
💥 India’s Batting Brilliance Sets the Stage
India’s dominance began with a commanding first-innings performance. Yashasvi Jaiswal was outstanding, scoring a fluent 175 off 258 balls before an unfortunate run-out. Skipper Shubman Gill remained unbeaten on 129, anchoring India’s innings with patience and precision.
Sai Sudharsan (87) and Dhruv Jurel (44) chipped in valuable runs, while Nitish Reddy (43) added momentum in the middle order. Despite Jomel Warrican’s commendable 3/98, the hosts piled on runs to reach a mammoth total before declaring.
⚡ Ravindra Jadeja Puts India on Top
When West Indies came out to bat, Ravindra Jadeja ensured there was no breathing space. His variations in pace and flight consistently beat the bat, and his three-wicket haul left the Windies reeling.
At stumps, Shai Hope (31)* and Tevin Imlach (14)* were battling to keep their team afloat. However, India’s spin pair — Jadeja and Kuldeep — held complete control as the pitch continued to offer grip and turn.
🧩 Match Summary
India 1st Innings: 518/5d (Yashasvi 175, Gill 129*, Warrican 3/98)
West Indies 1st Innings: 140/4 (Athanaze 41, Jadeja 3/37)
West Indies : trail by 378 runs
🔮 What Lies Ahead on Day 3
Ravindra Jadeja and India will look to tighten their hold further on Day 3. With the West Indies still 378 runs behind, the hosts might push for an early collapse and possibly enforce the follow-on. For the visitors, surviving the morning session will be crucial to stay in the contest.
