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India Take Command in Delhi After 518-5 Declared as West Indies Slip to 140-4

Shubman Gill's unbeaten 129 set the platform for spinners to expose West Indies' top order.

India's captain Shubman Gill celebrates after scoring a century (100 runs) during the second day of the second Test against West Indies.
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India skipper Shubman Gill and opener Yashasvi Jaiswal after Day 1 of the second Test against West Indies in New Delhi on Friday. Gill was 129* after Jaiswal hit 175 when the hosts declared the innings at 518/5 on Day 2. (AP)
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Overview

  • India declared at 518-5 on day two, powered by Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 175 and Gill’s 129 not out.
  • West Indies reached 140-4 at stumps, trailing by 378 runs, with Ravindra Jadeja taking 3-37 and Kuldeep Yadav adding one wicket.
  • Gill completed his 10th Test hundred and fifth this year as captain, sharing stands of 91 with Nitish Kumar Reddy (43) and 102 with Dhruv Jurel (44).
  • Jaiswal was run out after a mix-up with Gill shortly after resuming on 173, later saying the dismissal was part of the game.
  • India lead the two-Test series 1-0 and declared to maximize bowling time as they push for a 2-0 sweep.