West Indies left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican provided the perfect start for his team in the second and final Test against India by dismissing KL Rahul on Day 1 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The left-armer outfoxed the Indian opener with a sharp-spinning delivery that turned past Rahul’s bat, allowing debutant wicketkeeper Tevin Imlach to complete an easy stumping.
It was a much-needed breakthrough for the visitors after India’s openers had put up a strong stand. Earlier in the day, India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to bat first, sticking with the same XI that had crushed the West Indies by an innings and 140 runs in Ahmedabad.
The Caribbean side, looking to bounce back, made two changes—Tevin Imlach and Anderson Phillip came in for Brandon King and Johann Layne. India’s openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal looked fluent at the crease, putting together a confident 58-run partnership.
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KL Rahul, continuing his good form from the previous Test, scored 38 off 54 balls, striking five boundaries and a six off Khary Pierre. However, his attempt to attack Warrican proved costly. Advancing down the track, Rahul missed the ball completely as it spun away sharply—ending his promising knock and giving West Indies a much-needed lift.
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Rahul’s dismissal was a moment of frustration for the right-hander, who has been in sublime touch since the England series. His form in the first Test, where he scored a commanding century (100 off 197 balls), had underlined his growing confidence as an opener in red-ball cricket. That knock was his 11th Test hundred, his second at home, and his sixth in the World Test Championship (WTC)—making him India’s third-highest century-maker in the ongoing WTC cycle, behind only Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma, both with nine each.
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In the series opener in Ahmedabad, India showcased their dominance. West Indies were bowled out for just 162, with Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah leading the attack. India’s reply was emphatic as Rahul, Dhruv Jurel, and Ravindra Jadeja all notched up centuries. Jadeja’s all-round brilliance—scoring runs and taking four wickets in the second innings—sealed a three-day win. While Jaiswal and Gill missed out on converting starts, questions linger over Sai Sudharsan’s form at No. 3 as India continues to fine-tune its lineup ahead of upcoming WTC fixtures.
