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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A Classic Innings of 269 That Made History

The 25-year-old’s innings was a masterclass in technical maturity, mental composure, and patience. Gill stood firm against the English bowlers, maintaining control in challenging conditions. Thanks to his knock, India built a formidable total, and by the end of Day 2, had England reeling at 77/3 in response.

“Rediscovering the joy of batting was the real turning point” – Shubman Gill

After his historic innings, Shubman Gill shared in a media interaction that he had worked extensively on both his mindset and technique in recent months. Gill said:

“When runs don’t come easily, you lose the joy of batting. You start watching the scoreboard too much and forget to enjoy the game. I felt like I had lost that joy. This time, I focused on regaining my balance and truly enjoying the game again.”

He also mentioned that his focus during this innings wasn’t just on scoring runs, but on playing each ball with understanding and intent.Gill acknowledged that he had made adjustments to his footwork and shot selection, especially to survive in swinging conditions. Alongside these technical changes, he also relied on mindfulness and meditation to stay mentally refreshed and deal with pressure effectively.

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