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Resilient West Indies Claw Back After Conceding First Innings Lead
13 Oct
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
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.
The West Indies fightback has set up an intriguing final two days of the Test match, as they look to build on their solid start and potentially push for an unlikely draw or even a win against the formidable Indian side.
