West Indies had put up a good fight against India post the Follow-On on Day 3. They were bowled out in their first innings on 248, but showed great resilience upon being asked to bat again.
Shai Hope and John Campbell combined for a long and effective partnership that saw the touring side approach the first innings total at a steady pace.
The former chipped in with , and the latter with runs. The story at the start of Day 4 has not been much different as WI look very secure with the bat at the end of the first session today, standing at 252/3.
IND vs WI Test Day 4: The Story So Far
It is now Lunch on Day 4 of the second IND vs WI Test match, which is being played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
Campbell brought up his 100 with a big six, later bowing out to Ravindra Jadeja, LBW, on the score of 115.
Shai Hope (92 off 189), batting since yesterday, has also chipped in with a stable contribution, and is closing in on his own century. Skipper Roston Chase has joined him on the other end, currently at 23 off 34.
West Indies now trails India’s 518 by only 18 runs.
Sai Sudharsan Back In Action
Sai Sudharsan took to the field today. He sat out the entirety of Day 3 after picking up an injury on the second day, taking a very awkward catch at the short-leg position.
He had hurt the back of his hand, was taken off the field to tend to it, and was kept off on the following day.
However, it doesn’t look like there’s anything to worry about as the player, who scored 87 in the first innings for India, is back on the field.
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