What was the outcome of the first innings between India and West Indies?

West Indies were bowled out for 248 runs in their first innings, conceding a 270-run lead to India.

How did West Indies respond after being asked to follow on?

West Indies openers John Campbell and Shai Hope put on an unbeaten 138-run stand, scoring 87* and 66* respectively, to cut India's lead to just 97 runs by the end of day 3.

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Resilient West Indies Claw Back After Conceding First Innings Lead

Q: Which Indian bowler stood out in the first innings?

Indian wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav completed a five-wicket haul to help bundle out West Indies for 248 in their first innings.

13 Oct

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Summary

West Indies follow-on after conceding 270-run lead
Openers Campbell and Hope score unbeaten half-centuries
West Indies cut India's lead to 97 runs by stumps on day 3

Resilient West Indies Claw Back After Conceding First Innings Lead

On the third day of the second Test between India and West Indies in New Delhi, the visitors staged a remarkable comeback after being asked to follow on. Trailing by 270 runs after being bowled out for 248 in their first innings, West Indies openers John Campbell and Shai Hope put on an unbeaten 138-run stand to end the day at 173/2.

Campbell remained unbeaten on 87 off 145 balls, while Hope scored 66 not out off 103 deliveries. The duo showed great character and determination to defy the Indian bowlers and cut the deficit to just 97 runs by stumps.

Earlier in the day, Indian wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav had completed a five-wicket haul to help bundle out West Indies for 248 in their first innings. However, the visitors bounced back strongly in the second innings, with their openers showcasing resilience and skill to keep the Indian attack at bay.