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Jaiswal’s 173* Puts India in Command at 318/2 on Day 1 of Delhi Test

Shubman Gill’s first won toss as Test captain looks vindicated with India poised to build a match-shaping lead.

Yashasvi Jaiswal performs concussion test on Shubman Gill.
Yashasvi Jaiswal smacked 173 not out as India moved ominously towards a massive first-innings total in the second Test against the West Indies
India's Yashasvi Jaiswal celebrates after scoring a century
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Overview

  • India closed on 318/2 after 90 overs, with Yashasvi Jaiswal unbeaten on 173 and skipper Shubman Gill on 20.
  • Jaiswal brought up his seventh Test hundred and a fifth 150-plus score in a marathon, chance-free innings.
  • A 193-run second-wicket stand with B Sai Sudharsan, who made 87, built on a 58-run opening partnership with KL Rahul (38).
  • Left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican provided West Indies’ only breakthroughs with 2/60 as support bowlers toiled on a slow, batting-friendly surface.
  • Gill won the toss for the first time as Test captain and chose to bat, with India already 1-0 ahead in the two-match series.