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Shubman Gill slams ton, Jadeja bags three wickets as India take upper hand in 2nd Test vs WI

Debashis Sarangi

India are in a dominating position vs WI [Source: AFP]India are in a dominating position vs WI [Source: AFP]

Riding on Shubman Gill's sensational century and a fine spell from Ravindra Jadeja, India claimed the driving seat in the ongoing second Test against the West Indies at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. While Gill slammed a record-breaking ton and propelled India to a massive total, Jadeja bagged three crucial wickets to put the visitors on the back foot. 

Gill's tenth Test hundred helps India breach the 500-run mark

India had a disastrous start to day 2 of the Delhi Test against the West Indies, as Yashasvi Jaiswal ran himself out while attempting a risky single. Although it was Jaiswal's call, Shubman Gill didn't move an inch at the non-striker's end, leaving his batting partner fuming after his run-out dismissal. 

However, Jaiswal's unexpected departure didn't prove costly for India, with Gill and Nitish Reddy frustrating the West Indies with a 91-run partnership. While Gill added several illustrious batting feats to his kitty with a flamboyant century, Reddy missed out on a well-deserved fifty as Jomel Warrican sent him packing for 43. 

Dhruv Jurel struck five gorgeous boundaries for his 79-ball 44 before his dismissal made India declare their first innings with 518/5 on the board. 

Indian pacers neutralised before Jadeja storm derails WI

Unlike the Ahmedabad Test, where Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah triggered West Indies' collapse with clinical spells, the visitors had a comparatively better start in Delhi, scoring 21 runs in the first seven overs. However, Shubman Gill's decision to bring Ravindra Jadeja into the attack paid rich dividends for the home side, with the left-arm spinner getting rid of John Campbell. 

Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Alick Athanaze played valiant knocks before Jadeja once again struck for India, getting the former for 34. Athanaze managed 41 runs, while Roston Chase couldn't open his account, becoming Jadeja's third victim of the day. It indeed seemed like the Windies would crumble like they did in Ahmedabad. But Shai Hope and keeper-batter Tevin Imlach avoided any further hiccups, finishing the day with 140 for four before stumps.