With a healthy lead and spin-friendly conditions, India will aim to wrap up the West Indies innings early on Day 3 and push for a result.
India ended Day 2 in a commanding position against West Indies, reaching 448/5 at stumps and extending their lead to 286 runs. The pitch has started to aid the spinners, setting the stage for an exciting Day 3.
The day belonged to KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Dhruv Jurel, and Ravindra Jadeja, who all made key contributions to India’s strong position. Rahul anchored the innings with a solid century, scoring 100 runs, while Gill chipped in with a fluent 50.
The highlight of the day was the formidable 206-run partnership between young wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel and Ravindra Jadeja for the sixth wicket. Jurel scored his maiden Test century, a special knock he dedicated to his father, a Kargil war veteran.
After reaching his fifty, Jurel celebrated with his trademark salute, paying tribute to his father’s military background. Upon reaching his hundred, he followed it with an emotional gun salute celebration, which captured the hearts of fans and teammates alike.
At the other end, Ravindra Jadeja continued his sublime form from the England series, notching up his sixth Test hundred. He remains unbeaten on 105, batting alongside Washington Sundar as India looks to build an unassailable lead.
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