The third day of the second test India vs West Indies at the Arun Jaitely Stadium in Delhi offered a mix of dominance and defiance. India remained in full control for most parts of the day, kuldeep yadav produce a mesmerizing five wickets spell to bowl out the visitors for 248 , helping India enforce follow on , however John Campbell and Shai Hope staged a remarkable recovery to keep west indies hopes alive going into Day 4.
Starting Day 3 at 140/4 , West Indies began day under immense pressure after india mammoth first innings declaration of 518/5 . The visitors hopes of building meaning full partnership were quickly dashed as kuldeep yadav struck early with his wrist spin, his exceptional control of flight and turn completely dismantled lower order. Ravindra jadeja, operating from the other end maintained tight line , picking up 3 wickets .
The Innings folded for 248 in 81.5 overs , with kuldeep yadav finishing with a brilliant 5/82 his fifth five wicket haul in test cricket. India secured 270 run First innings lead to enforce the follow on
The west indies second innings started shakily as India seamers extracted early movement from the surface. Mohammad Siraj drew first blood, dismissing Tagenarine chanderpaul (10) ., moment later Alick Athanaze fell on 7 .
At 35/2 , West Indies were once again on the brink of collapse. However John Campbell and Shai Hope showed determination and discipline to weather the Indian attack. They combined caution with controlled aggression, steadily rebuilding the Innings.
The final session belonged entirely to the visitors as John Campbell and Shai Hope showcased exceptional composure. Campbell playing one of his fine test innings, looked assured against both spin and pace, reaching his half century.
At the other end Hope provide solidity and elegance rotating strike smartly and pushing loose deliveries. The duo adding an unbeaten 138 run partnership for the third wicket.
By Stumps West Indies 173/2 , still 97 runs behind India total.
Campbell closed the day unbeaten on 87 , while Hope remained steady at 66* .
Looking a head to Day 4
With 97 run deficit and eight wickets in hand ,the west indies will look to extend their innings deep into Day 4 . on the other hand, india will aim to break the Campbell and Hope partnership early and push for an innings victory to seal a 2-0 clean sweep.