In a remarkable display of resilience, West Indies opener John Campbell and Shai Hope delivered centuries to revive their team’s fortunes in the second Test against India at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium. Campbell, scoring his maiden Test century with 115 runs, partnered with Hope, who contributed 103, to forge a crucial 177-run stand. This effort came after India enforced the follow-on, leaving West Indies in a precarious position at 35-2 in their second innings. The duo’s partnership, along with late contributions from Justin Greaves (50 not out) and Jayden Seales (32), propelled West Indies to a total of 390, setting India a modest target of 121. Despite India’s strong position at 63-1 by the end of day four, Campbell remained optimistic about the potential for an early breakthrough on the final day. Reflecting on his performance, Campbell acknowledged the challenges posed by India’s bowlers and the unpredictable pitch, expressing hope that this resurgence signals a positive turn for West Indies cricket, which has struggled with batting collapses in recent matches, including a record low of 27 against Australia earlier this year.
