The Indian team achieved the easy target of 121 runs in their fourth innings on the fifth day. KL Rahul batted steadily from one end, scoring an unbeaten 58 runs in his second innings to guide the team to victory. The winning boundary also came off his bat.
SPORTS NEWS: India defeated West Indies by 7 wickets in the second Test match played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, clinching the two-match Test series 2-0. KL Rahul scored an unbeaten 58 runs in the second innings and hit the winning boundary. Captain Shubman Gill expressed pride in the team's excellent performance and shared his thoughts on the decision to enforce the follow-on.
India Registers Easy Victory
India comfortably achieved the target of 121 runs in their fourth innings. KL Rahul scored an unbeaten 58 runs in the second innings, and Sai Sudharsan contributed 39 runs. Earlier, India had thrashed West Indies by an innings and 140 runs in the first Test. In the Delhi Test, India batted first and posted a massive total of 518/2, while West Indies' first innings was restricted to 248 runs. Subsequently, Captain Shubman Gill decided to enforce the follow-on, which initially caused a stir, but ultimately the team registered a splendid victory.
Gill's Statement on Follow-on
India's captain Shubman Gill said, "It is a matter of great pride for me that I captained a Test series at home for the first time. I am very happy with how the team performed. The decision to enforce the follow-on was made, but West Indies batted brilliantly in their second innings. I believe that as captain, I made the right decision. When I step onto the crease, I only focus on batting. Our team is fully prepared for the Australia tour."
After receiving the trophy, Gill went to his teammates and handed the trophy to N. Jagadeesan and Reddy, who lifted it with pride. The decision to enforce the follow-on in the Delhi Test was a topic of much discussion. After dismissing West Indies for 248 runs in the first innings, the Indian captain decided to enforce the follow-on. Fans expressed their displeasure with this decision on social media.
West Indies made a brilliant comeback in their second innings. Shai Hope and John Campbell forged a 177-run partnership, pulling the team out of a difficult situation and rekindling hopes of victory. Despite this, India ultimately won the match by 7 wickets.
