India Vs West Indies Cricket LIVE Score, 1st Test Day 2: Rahul Falls For 100 After Lunch

Drama straight after lunch! Jomel Warrican floats one up outside off, tempting KL Rahul into the big drive. Rahul, fresh from his century, throws his hands at it but can’t keep it down, the ball flies straight into the safe hands of Justin Greaves at short extra-cover. That’s the end of a superb innings: Rahul goes for exactly 100 off 197 balls, with 12 boundaries.

A classy hundred, but he’ll know he left a bigger score out there. India lose their captain just when they looked set to build something massive.

Roston Chase overpitches, and Dhruv Jurel doesn’t miss the chance! A full, flighted delivery lands right in the driving zone, and Jurel leans in, presenting the full face of the bat to drive it beautifully straight past mid-off for FOUR. That shot brings up the lunch break on Day 2, India 218 for 3 after 67 overs, leading by 56. Rahul and Jurel have kept India ticking along, and the visitors will need a plan to wrestle control after the break.

Roston Chase delivers a very full ball on the stumps to KL Rahul, and the India batsman squeezes a flick past a diving mid-wicket for a single, and that’s Rahul’s hundred. His 11th in Tests, but only the second at home, and his first since 2016 against England.

The relief is palpable as he completes the run, helmet off, kissing the badge in celebration. India can cheer, their captain has finally ended the long wait for a home hundred, and he does it in style while keeping the scoreboard ticking.

Roston Chase steers one around off to KL Rahul, who works it neatly to mid-wicket. Khary Pierre dives but can’t cut it off, and Rahul sneaks a single. India keep nudging the scoreboard forward, keeping the momentum alive despite the loss of Gill.

Roston Chase strikes! Shubman Gill is caught by Justin Greaves, and just like that, the India captain’s fifty comes to an end. Was it really needed? Gill tried to pull off a reverse sweep, following Rahul’s example from the previous over, but Chase forced him into something a bit too ambitious. The ball sneaks off the glove and floats straight to Greaves at slip.

The partnership is broken, and West Indies finally have their breakthrough. Gill departs for 50 off 100 balls, with five fours in a composed, confident innings.

Khary Pierre sends one down to Shubman Gill, and the right-hander nudges it for a single, and that brings up his fifty! Gill has barely put a foot wrong all innings, picking up seamlessly from where he left off against England. First home Test as captain, and he’s already reached a confident half-century. India can be thrilled with this composed display at the top of the order.

Khary Pierre drifts one up on the leg side to Shubman Gill. Gill leans into it with perfect timing, easing it gently to silly mid-on. No run, but it’s all about keeping the scoreboard ticking and staying in control.

The drinks break has been taken, and India continue to march steadily toward a commanding lead. KL Rahul was a bit scratchy early on, but he’s settled in nicely, while Shubman Gill looks increasingly at ease. The pair are finding their rhythm, rotating the strike and punishing loose deliveries, India are firmly in control for now.

Johann Layne changes it up, shortening the length just outside off to KL Rahul. Rahul stands tall, waits for it, and punches it neatly to cover. Crisp technique, but no run this time, steady as ever.

Justin Greaves steams in to Shubman Gill, but the right-hander has other ideas! He leans into it and dispatches it beautifully through deep mid-wicket for four. That’s Gill asserting himself early, the scoreboard gets some welcome breathing space.

Justin Greaves comes steaming in to KL Rahul, angling a good-length delivery just outside off. Rahul strides forward confidently and defends it straight to the on-side. Solid, watchful cricket, no run off that one.

Jayden Seales opens the attack to KL Rahul, testing him with a good-length delivery angling in. Rahul shuffles across and finds the gap, driving it neatly to the right of mid-on for a single. A cautious start, but India are settling in.

The players are out on the field, the sun is up, and Day 2 is officially underway. The question on everyone’s mind: will India dominate with the bat today, or can West Indies bounce back into the contest? The visitors huddle briefly, their heads together in strategy mode, and then break ,they’re ready to attack with pace, and it’s Jayden Seales leading the charge.

At the crease, KL Rahul and Shubman Gill are taking guard, eyes sharp, ready to set the tone for India’s innings. The atmosphere is tense, but electric, Day 2 promises drama.

Day 1 Review: India dominated the opening day of the first Test against West Indies, thanks to a fiery new-ball spell from Mohammed Siraj that tore through the visitors’ top order within the first hour. The West Indies struggled to recover and were bowled out for 162, with Justin Greaves providing the only resistance. In reply, India’s top order laid a solid foundation, KL Rahul compiled a composed half-century, Yashasvi Jaiswal impressed before falling just short of fifty, and Shubman Gill remained steady at the crease. Despite a quick wicket for Sai Sudharsan, India ended the day on 121/2, trailing by only 41 runs and well-positioned to push for a commanding lead on Day 2.

The weather in Ahmedabad on Day 2 of the India vs West Indies first Test is expected to stay mostly cloudy. Conditions in the morning will be humid, with temperatures around 25°C, 90% humidity, and light winds of 10 km/h. The afternoon could bring a brief spell of light rain around 4:30 pm, with temperatures ranging between 24°C and 31°C. While overall play should go ahead as scheduled, passing showers may cause minor interruptions.

The India vs West Indies 1st Test will be available for live streaming on the JioHotstar app and website, while live telecast in India can be watched on Star Sports.

Hello everyone, welcome back to our live blog. It’s Day 2 of the India vs West Indies Test, with KL Rahul and Shubman Gill at the crease. Stay tuned for live updates as the action unfolds.