The 2nd Test match between India and West Indies ended with rain having the final say on Day 5, resulting in India winning the two-match series 1-0. Following the washout on Day 5, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja engaged in friendly exchanges with their West Indies counterparts. Virat Kohli shared a moment, capturing a picture with Alick Athanaze, while Jadeja graciously imparted valuable bowling advice to Jomel Warrican.
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Coming to the match, heavy rainfall at the venue prevented any further play on Day 5, leaving India just eight wickets away from victory and the West Indies needing 289 runs to level the series. Consequently, both captains had no choice but to call off the game early.
This marked India’s remarkable ninth consecutive Test series win against West Indies, a feat accompanied by the creation of a new record for the fastest team 100, achieved in just 12.2 overs during the second innings of the Test.
Mohammed Siraj deservedly earned the player of the match award for his exceptional performance in the first innings, where he recorded career-best figures of 23.4-6-60-5. His remarkable display led to the Windies collapsing from 229/5 to 255 all-out on the third day. Virat Kohli also showcased his brilliance with a remarkable century, marking his 29th in Test cricket.
With 16 points and a 66.67 points percentage (PCT), India secured the second position on the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 points table, while West Indies lagged behind in the fifth position with 4 points and a 16.67 PCT.
Looking ahead, India and West Indies are set to engage in a thrilling white-ball series, featuring three three-match One-Day series followed by a five-match T20 series. The exciting contests are scheduled to culminate on August 13, starting with the first One-Day International (ODI) on Thursday in Barbados.
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