IND vs WI: India ride on Jaiswal's unbeaten 173, Sudharsan's solid 87 to dominate West Indies with robust 318/2 on Day 1 of second Test

Run-machine Yashasvi Jaiswal hogged limelight with another superlative century on Day 1 of the second Test against West Indies at the Arun Jaitley stadium on October 10. Jaiswal masterfully combined composure and authority to help India pile 318/2 at Day 1 stumps. Making full use of the easy conditions, the left-hander compiled an unbeaten knock of 173. He reached his seventh Test century in just 145 balls, an innings embellished with 16 fours. Uncharacteristically, given the short boundaries at the Feroz Shah Kotla ground, he did not hit a single six.

Yashasvi Jaiswal-inspired India take Day 1 honours in 2nd Test vs WI 

Jaiswal's dominance was built through two key partnerships. He first shared a 58-run stand with KL Rahul (38 off 54) before establishing a commanding 193-run partnership with B Sai Sudharsan (87 off 165). At the close of play, Jaiswal remained unbeaten alongside skipper Shubman Gill, leaving India in complete control of the match.

This exceptional knock adds yet another glowing chapter to Jaiswal's rapidly developing Test career. The 23-year-old has now surpassed fifty or more 19 times in just 26 Tests, underscoring his remarkable consistency and maturity at the top of the order. The day was one of consolidation for the home side; on a surface offering minimal assistance to the bowlers, India’s disciplined approach allowed them to fully capitalize after Rahul’s dismissal in the first session, never giving the West Indies an opening.

Jaiswal later moved serenely to 150 off just 224 balls, reaffirming his appetite for accumulating big scores. Remarkably, five of his seven Test centuries have been 150 or more, and all three of his home hundreds have crossed that milestone.

Here's how the session 1 unfolded

India's openers began the day cautiously, successfully navigating the initial spell from West Indies pacers Jayden Seales and Anderson Phillip. While the bowlers were economical, they ultimately failed to exploit the new ball. The opening partnership managed to add 58 runs before a moment of misjudgment brought about the dismissal of KL Rahul at the hands of spinner Jomel Warrican.

Rahul had looked fluent, hitting five fours and a six, including a powerful pull shot off Khary Pierre over deep mid-wicket. However, just as he seemed poised for a substantial score, Warrican outfoxed him. The delivery held its line, bounced sharply, and beat Rahul, who had advanced down the track. Wicketkeeper Tevin Imlach completed a sharp stumping to end Rahul’s innings.

Meanwhile, Yashasvi Jaiswal showcased a solid defense and impeccable judgment around his off-stump. He drew applause with a precisely timed steer between gully and point, and a straight drive off Phillip highlighted his timing. His early patience—leaving deliveries outside the off-stump and resisting expansive strokes—was crucial in setting the foundation for the rest of his mammoth innings. At lunch, India had reached 94 for 1, with Jaiswal (40) and B Sai Sudharsan (16) at the crease.

'Jaiswal-Sudharsan' show in session 2

While the morning session emphasized restraint, the afternoon was defined by complete control from the Indian batsmen. India added a massive 126 runs in 30 overs without taking any undue risks. The highlight was Yashasvi Jaiswal reaching his seventh Test hundred. His celebration—a kiss to his helmet badge followed by a heart gesture—perfectly captured his pride and joy in the achievement.

This century was another clinical display from a batter who is already rewriting history. Jaiswal's tally means that only one Indian has ever scored more Test hundreds before turning 24, and he has equaled Graeme Smith's record for the most Test centuries by an opener at that age.

At number three, Sudharsan fully justified the team's faith, scoring an assured 87 for his second Test fifty. He capitalized on every loose delivery, driving and cutting with authority. His only error came when he was dropped on 71, but his overall poise and placement were exceptional, marking his 107-ball stay as one of maturity rather than forced aggression.

The West Indian bowling attack lost all discipline after lunch, beginning to leak runs at a rapid rate. Almost every over contained a boundary-scoring opportunity, and India ruthlessly plundered 81 runs in the first hour of the session alone. By the time tea was called, India had powered to 175 for 1 in 45 overs, with both batsmen well set and comfortably dominating the proceedings.

Sudharsan misses shot at maiden century, Gill remains intact in session 3

The final session of Day 1 saw Sudharsan register the highest individual score of his nascent Test career with a fluent 87 runs. However, the southpaw ultimately fell short of converting it into his maiden century. He was trapped leg-before-wicket by spinner Jomel Warrican, who got a good-length delivery to catch the 23-year-old on the back foot.

Sudharsan’s dismissal brought captain Shubman Gill to the crease. Gill immediately looked in complete control as he joined Jaiswal in the middle, wasting no time in getting off the mark with a boundary towards the leg side. Gill was unscathed on 20 off 68 by the close of Day 1.