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Kuldeep Yadav completely dominated the West Indies batting lineup with his exceptional wrist spin. His four-wicket haul has put India in a commanding position as the visitors trail by 301 runs. The Caribbean team struggled throughout the session, losing wickets at regular intervals despite some resistance from the lower order. India's massive first innings total of 518 continues to loom large over the match proceedings.

Key Points: Kuldeep Yadav Four-Wicket Spell Puts India Firmly Ahead in 2nd Test

  • Kuldeep Yadav's four-wicket haul dismantled West Indies middle order in 22 overs
  • West Indies trail by massive 301 runs despite Pierre-Phillips partnership
  • India declared at 518/5 powered by Jaiswal's 175 and Gill's unbeaten 129
  • Sai Sudharsan missed fielding due to minor injury but remains under medical observation
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2nd Test: Kuldeep Yadav's masterful spell holds West Indies to 217/8; visitors trail by 301 runs

Kuldeep Yadav's masterful 4/72 spell restricts West Indies to 217/8, trailing India by 301 runs as visitors struggle on Day 3 of second Test.

"Kuldeep Yadav has scalped four wickets in his 22 overs, where he has conceded 72 runs - Match Report"

New Delhi, October 12

An exceptional bowling spell from India's wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav restricted the West Indies team to 217/8 at the end of the first session on the third day of the second Test, which is being played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Sunday.

Till the end of the first session, Kuldeep Yadav has scalped four wickets in his 22 overs, where he has conceded 72 runs. He has so far bowled three maiden overs in his spell.

At the stroke of Lunch on Day 3, the Caribbeans are 217/8 in 72 overs with Khary Pierre (19*) and Anderson Phillips (19*) unbeaten on the crease. The visitors still trail Team India's total of 518 by 301 runs.

India's Sai Sudharsan had an impact injury on Day 2 while attempting a catch. He did not take the field in the first session of Day 3 as a precautionary measure. The injury is not serious, and he is doing fine. He continues to be monitored by the BCCI Medical Team.

The Roston Chase-led side resumed the first session on the third day from 140/4 in 43 overs, with Tevin Imlach (14*) and Shai Hope (31*) unbeaten on the crease.

The Caribbean side touched the 150-run mark in the 45th over. After the end of 45 overs, West Indies were 150/4 with Shai Hope (32*) and Tevin Imlach (19*) unbeaten on the crease.

At the score of 156 in the 50th over, the visitors lost their fifth wicket as Kuldeep Yadav sent back Shai Hope (36 runs off 57 balls) back to the pavillion.

After the fall of the fifth wicket at 156, the West Indies side struggled to score runs and lost wickets at regular intervals. In the next 19 runs, the side lost three wickets. The players to get out during this time were Tevin Imlach (21), Justin Greeves (17), and the team's vice-captain, Jomel Warrican (1).

After the fall of the three wickets in quick succession, the West Indies' score was 175/8 in 57 overs with Khary Pierre and Anderson unbeaten on the crease.

The West Indies Cricket Team completed the 200-run mark in the 64th over. After the completion of 64 overs, the visitors were 202/8 with Anderson Phillip (14*) and Khary Pierre (10*) unbeaten on the crease.

Before going back to the dressing room after the end of the first session, Phillips and Pierre built an unbeaten partnership of 42 runs off 93 balls.

For the Shubman Gill-led side, other than Kuldeep Yadav, three wickets have been bagged by Ravindra Jadeja and one wicket was taken by Mohammed Siraj in their respective spells so far in the clash. One wicket came through a run-out

Earlier on Saturday, the hosts declared their innings at 518/5 in 134.2 overs in the second session, which came with the help of knocks from Yashasvi Jaiswal (175), Shubman Gill (129*), Sai Sudarshan (87), Dhruv Jurel (44) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (43).

India 518/5d in 134.2 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 175, Sai Sudarshan 87; Jomel Warrican 3/81) vs West Indies 217/8 in 72 overs (Shai Hope 31*, Alick Athanaze 41; Kuldeep Yadav 4/72).

- ANI

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Priya S
Glad to hear Sai Sudharsan's injury isn't serious. Hope he recovers quickly and gets back on the field. The medical team is doing a good job being cautious with our players' health.
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Rohit P
Kuldeep proving why he's our premier spinner in Tests. 4 wickets on a pitch that's not offering much turn shows his class. The partnership between Pierre and Phillips at the end was a bit concerning though - we need to wrap this up quickly after lunch.
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Sarah B
The batting performance yesterday was exceptional too! Jaiswal's 175 and Gill's unbeaten 129 set up this dominant position. Complete team performance from India.
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Vikram M
While Kuldeep was brilliant, I feel our pacers could have been more effective. Siraj got just one wicket and the run rate was a bit high in some phases. Need to be more disciplined in the next session.
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Kavya N
Test cricket at its best! 🏏 The way the match is unfolding shows why this format is so special. Kuldeep's variations were too good for the West Indies batsmen. Looking forward to seeing India enforce the follow-on!

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