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In a commanding display of skill and composure, India defeated the West Indies by seven wickets in the second Test match at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium, sealing a 2–0 series whitewash. The victory not only reaffirmed India’s dominance at home but also strengthened their position in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 standings.
The game witnessed Shubman Gill captaining the team for the first time in a Test series, and his captaincy was widely appreciated by former cricketers and fans alike. Gautam Gambhir especially praised Gill’s composed leadership and tactical captaincy during the series. Under his captaincy, India defeat West Indies with incredible consistency in the batting as well as the bowling department.
In the last match, KL Rahul’s 58 not out guided India to victory through a successful chase, ably aided by Sai Sudharsan’s determined knock, who continued to impress on his debut Test season. India chased the target easily, finishing the game within four days. Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin spearheaded the bowling attack that played their decisive role once again, ripping apart the West Indies batting order with precision and aggression.
Earlier in the series, India’s top-order batsmen ruled the roost with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill’s centuries setting the tone for the success of the team. The bowlers were kept at it relentlessly, never allowing the Caribbean team to get going. Though Kraigg Brathwaite and Alick Athanaze put up some gritty innings, the West Indies could not keep up with India’s depth and balance.
This series is India’s seventh in a row at home in Tests, and their record remained intact at the Kotla ground. India have zoomed past in the WTC points table with this clean sweep, alive in their chances for making it to the final.
As the side gears up for their next foreign test of strength, Shubman Gill’s maiden stint as captain will be remembered as the inflection point for Indian cricket—where adolescence met seasoned wisdom. Fans and pundits alike feel that this series victory lays the foundation for a bright future under his leadership.
