West Indies openers John Campbell and Shai Hope delivered remarkable performances on the fourth day of the second Test against India at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Despite their centuries, the Caribbean team remains on the brink of a 2-0 series defeat. Campbell, resuming his innings at 87 not out, achieved his maiden Test century with a solid 115, while Hope, unbeaten overnight on 66, also reached triple figures with a composed 103. Their efforts propelled West Indies to a second innings total of 390, but India’s dominant first innings lead left them with a modest target of 121 for victory. Campbell’s innings included 12 fours and three sixes, while Hope struck 12 fours and two sixes. However, a middle-order collapse saw West Indies lose five wickets for just 18 runs, with Roston Chase contributing 40. The last-wicket partnership of Justin Greaves (50 not out) and Jayden Seales (32) added 79 runs, delaying India’s pursuit. India’s bowlers, led by Jasprit Bumrah (3/44) and Kuldeep Yadav (3/104), kept the pressure on. In response, India lost Yashasvi Jaiswal early but KL Rahul (25 not out) and Sai Sudharsan (30 not out) steadied the ship, leaving India needing just 58 more runs for victory on the final day.
India close in on series win over Windies despite John Campbell, Shai Hope centuries
