India vs West Indies 2nd test at the Arun Jaitely Stadium in Delhi, where India will look to wrap up the series, while the West Indies aim to bounce back and level the series after a heavy defeat in the first test, with confidence soaring in the Indian camp and the West Indies searching for consistency.
India performance in the opening test was a statement of intent, their batting depth,led by KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja and Dhruv jurel with magnificent centuries,gave them a commanding first innings total. The bowlers spreadheaded by Mohammad Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav, complemented the effort with rentless accuracy.
Heading to Delhi India focus will be on maintaining balance and momentum. The only selection dilemma could be the No – 3 slot Sai sudarshan has struggled for consistency, and Devdutt padikkal might be considered if mangement seeks stability at the top.
The west indies will be desperate to turn things around after their disappointing start in Ahmedabad. Their batting lacked composure against quality spin and the struggled to convert starts into partnerships.
Tagenarine chanderpaul and John Campbell must provide a solid foundation, while middle order batters Brandon king, Alick Athanaze and Roston chase need to anchor the innings, the most experienced West Indies batter Shai Hope have to step up convert starts into big scores.
On the bowling Jayden seales showed promise with his control and movement but the attack lacked penetration. West Indies might introduce Jediah Blades a left arm seamer to add variety and attack india right hander from a different angle, their spinners Jomel warrican and Khary Pierre play vital role in this match.
Head to Head Records
Total Matches Played: 101
India won : 24
West Indies won: 30
Draw: 47
Pitch Report
Delhi surface is expected to batting friendly, as the game progresses, the surface is dry with visible cracks by day 3 , which should help the slower bowlers extract sharp turn and bounce .
Probable playing XIs
India
KL Rahul,Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai sudarshan, Shubman Gill (c), Dhruv jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, kuldeep yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj,
West Indies
Tagenarine chanderpaul, John Campbell, Alick Athanaze, Brandon king, Rostan Chase (c), Shai Hope (wk), Justin Greaves, Jomel warrican, Jayden seales, khary Pierre, Johann Layne/ Jediah Blades
Prediction
In case 1
if india batting first put 550 score then India win by an innings and 150 runs .
In case 2
If West Indies batting first then India win by 6 wickets .