India Vs West Indies Highlights, 1st Test Day 2: Jadeja, Jurel Tons Flatten WI Bowlers In Ahmedabad

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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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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 tosses it up and Ravindra Jadeja is on the charge! Skips down the track, doesn’t quite get to the pitch but still swings hard, off the inner half, dragged wide of mid-on, and it races away to the boundary for FOUR. Typical Jadeja intent, keeping the scoreboard lively.

Roston Chase overpitches again, and Dhruv Jurel isn’t holding back! He steps into it, gets his front leg right, and shovels it high and mighty over wide long-on, SIX. The ball soars into the stands, and India’s lead now crosses the 100-run mark. Jurel is really making his presence felt at the crease.

Jayden Seales hurries in, and Dhruv Jurel is struck on the pads, West Indies appeal loudly for LBW! Umpire Richard Illingworth shakes his head, but the visitors go upstairs to review. Replays show Jurel played around it, and UltraEdge confirms no bat contact. Ball-tracking shows it clipping middle and leg, it’s going down. The review fails, and West Indies lose one. Jurel survives, and India keep the momentum.

Jomel Warrican bowls a very full one to Dhruv Jurel, who leans into it with a solid stride forward and blocks it defensively. No run, but Jurel remains composed, keeping India’s innings ticking along.

Justin Greaves bowls a short-of-length delivery, and Dhruv Jurel makes him pay! Rising to the occasion in Pant’s absence, Jurel gets on top of the bounce and guides it neatly behind square to the vacant third-man area for FOUR. That brings up his fifty, and he acknowledges it with a salute before raising his bat. Comfortable so far, he’s starting to up the ante, making this a golden opportunity he’s seizing brilliantly.

Johann Layne angles one back of a length outside off to Ravindra Jadeja. Jadeja dabs it cleverly into the vacant backward point region for a single, keeping the scoreboard ticking.

A short while later, Layne comes round the wicket to Dhruv Jurel. Straying onto the pads, Jurel clips it wide of mid-wicket and scampers through for another single. India continue to rotate the strike smartly, building their lead steadily.

Johann Layne hurls one short, bouncing sharply off the surface to Dhruv Jurel. Jurel swivels and pulls it in front of square for a neat single. Another steady rotation of strike, keeping India moving along comfortably.

Khary Pierre skids one in at 86.2 ks, rushing Dhruv Jurel into action. Jurel reacts quickly, bringing his bat down to block it straight back to Pierre. No run, but he stays composed under the extra pace and bounce.

That’s tea on Day 2. Khary Pierre bowls a flighted delivery outside off to Ravindra Jadeja at 86 ks. Jadeja presses forward to defend, takes a tap on the pad, but there’s no appeal, he was playing a shot and the impact is well outside off. India head into the break looking solid and steady, firmly in control as the second session comes to a close.

Jomel Warrican floats one on middle, and Ravindra Jadeja goes back, tucking it neatly past square leg for a single. India keep nudging the scoreboard forward, Jadeja ticking along comfortably at the crease.

Johann Layne comes steaming in, bowling a good-length delivery with a wobbly seam to Dhruv Jurel. The batsman leaves it alone, playing it safe.

On the next ball, Layne bowls a fuller-length delivery outside off. Jurel drives crisply, but it flies straight to the fielder at cover, no run, but he’s keeping India ticking along patiently.

Jayden Seales pitches one short of a good length outside off to Ravindra Jadeja, who leaves it alone, no run.

The next ball is on a good length just outside off. Jadeja plays it close to his body, defending it straight back to the bowler. Steady, watchful cricket as India consolidate.

Johann Layne bowls a good-length delivery shaping away wide of off to Dhruv Jurel. The batsman leaves it alone, no run. India continue to settle in, keeping things calm and measured at the crease.

Brandon King has limped off the field, likely feeling the effects of that earlier dive, while the hammer is brought out to fix the bowler’s run-up. India take full advantage of the pause, grabbing a few refreshing drinks under the sweltering Ahmedabad sun.

It’s a brief but welcome respite for both sides before play resumes, giving players a chance to regroup and refocus in the heat of the afternoon.

India are marching on towards a huge lead and this could mean one thing - Draw or Indian victory! Dhruv Jurel is in the 80s whereas he has been greatly supported by Ravindra Jadeja. With more batting to come, West Indies' bowlers have a tough time on their hands.

India's lead has swelled to 202 runs on day 2. Ravindra Jadeja (68 not out) and Dhruv Jurel (88 not out) are batting at the crease and with the conditions flattening out, it is a batting paradise for the batters there.

Khary Pierre pitches one up to Ravindra Jadeja. Jadeja tries to use his feet but gets a bit too close to the pitch of the ball, digging it out to short-leg. Almost had himself in trouble there, but he survives, no run.

Roston Chase pitches one full on middle, and Dhruv Jurel steps forward with intent. Using plenty of bottom-hand control, he whips it wide of mid-on, FOUR.

That shot brings up his maiden Test century, and the joy is obvious. Jurel breaks into a quirky celebration, holding the bat vertically and moving it to his left, hard to describe, but the excitement is clear. Ravindra Jadeja is all smiles, applauding his partner’s milestone. After missing out against England at home, Jurel makes no mistake this time, etching his name on the scoreboard with a confident hundred.

India's score continues to swell as West Indies bowlers toil hard on the field. Dhruv Jurel has hit a century and could soon be joined by Ravindra Jadeja. WI need a massive batting effort if they are to save this Test.

West Indies have finally struck by sending back the dangerous Dhruv Jurel (125) as Khary Pierre took his first wicket on Indian soil. However, India's lead has reached 262 runs and could be in for more.

It's stumps on day 2 as India end with 448/5 thanks to centuries from KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja and Dhruv Jurel. The lead is 286 runs and could cross 300 tomorrow.