India asserted their dominance on the opening day of the second Test against the West Indies, thanks to a stellar performance by Yashasvi Jaiswal, who remained unbeaten with a commanding 173 runs. Partnering with Sai Sudharsan, who narrowly missed a century with 87, the duo propelled India to a formidable 318 for two, putting the team in a strong position to build a substantial first-innings total. The West Indies struggled to contain the Indian batsmen, with only left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican managing to make an impact, claiming two wickets. Jaiswal and KL Rahul provided a solid start, adding 58 runs for the first wicket before Rahul was stumped off Warrican’s bowling for 38. Sudharsan then joined Jaiswal, and their 193-run partnership further demoralized the West Indies. Jaiswal’s innings was marked by precision and aggression, as he notched his seventh Test century and continued to dominate the bowling attack. Despite Sudharsan’s dismissal for 87, Jaiswal remained unshaken, reaching 150 and forming an unbroken 67-run stand with captain Shubman Gill. Warrican’s figures of 2-60 from 30 overs were the only highlight for the West Indies, who face an uphill battle to recover in the match.