India defeated West Indies by seven wickets in the second Test at the Feroz Shah Kotla ground in Delhi, clinching the two-match series 2-0. Chasing a modest target of 121, Team India secured victory by losing three wickets on the fifth day, delivering another impressive performance on home soil.

On the final day of the match, India resumed at 63/1. However, the early wickets of Sai Sudarshan (39) and captain Shubman Gill (13) gave West Indies some hope. However, veteran batsman KL Rahul took charge and scored an unbeaten 58. He hit six fours and two sixes, completing his 20th Test half-century. Wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel remained unbeaten on 6.

Earlier, India had declared their innings at 518 for five, batting strongly in the first innings. In reply, West Indies were bowled out for just 248. India enforced the follow-on after taking a 270-run lead. West Indies struggled to score 390 in the second innings, but India was set a modest target of 121 runs to win.

Team India achieved this target in 26.4 overs, losing only three wickets. With this victory, India completed a clean sweep of the Test series and further strengthened its unbeaten record in Delhi.

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The outcome of the ongoing Test series between India and the West Indies is now almost certain. India is very close to victory in the second Test, and now only formalities remain. India had a target of 121 runs to achieve, and by the end of Monday’s day’s play, they were 63 for 1. Thus, India needs just 58 more runs and is on its way to winning the Test match and completing a 2-0 clean sweep of the West Indies.

With this impressive victory, India, under the captaincy of Shubman Gill, will move closer to second-placed Sri Lanka in the WTC rankings.

After a crushing defeat to the West Indies in the first Test, India’s performance in the World Test Championship (WTC) has been satisfactory so far. India has won three out of six matches, drawn one, and lost two. Currently, after the fourth day of the second Test, India is in third place in the WTC Championship with 40 points and a win percentage of 55.56.

India is now eyeing to strengthen its position in the WTC rankings by winning this match.

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