Mohammed Siraj with his incredible sizzling spell secured his career-best of five-wicket haul on day four of the second test held at Port of Spain.
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India and the West Indies engaged in a thrilling struggle during their second Test match, the anticipation around this match was evident, with cricket fans eagerly awaiting the conclusion of this thrilling clash. Both sides demonstrated their abilities and commitment, laying the groundwork for a spectacular clash that would leave a lasting impression on the series.
This Test match was significant not just for the current series, but also for the continued allure and competitiveness of cricket’s longest format. It embodied the essence of Test cricket, in which patience, talent, and mental fortitude are tested to the limit. Cricket fans awaited the outcome with bated breath, hoping to watch a historic match that would go down in the records of the sport.
West Indies, who resumed the day at 229 for five, lost five wickets for 26 runs increasing the winning possibility for India, with a lead of 183 runs.
Test Match Highlights
Ishan Kishan helped himself to an unbeaten 34-ball 52, after Rohit (57 in 44 balls) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (38 in 30) had given the visitors a lightning-quick start. The hosts were then handed a target of 364 in fewer than four sessions as India raced to 181/2 in 24 overs with only two rain delays.
After a promising start, the West Indies finished the day on 76/2. Ravichandran Ashwin top-edged a sweep to get captain Kraigg Brathwaite home for the fourth time in the series, before the newcomer Kirk McKenzie was caught in front by a sharp slider from round the stumps for a duck. With the surface starting to help tweakers, the master off-spinner will be the biggest threat for the batsmen on the last day as well. Aside from probable opposition from West Indies batsmen, India may also have to overcome the weather in their quest for a 2-0 series victory, with rain expected on Monday.
On Day 4, Tagenarine Chanderpaul appeared bent on survival, frequently failing to recognise scoring possibilities at first, while Jermaine Blackwood reined in his natural aggressive inclinations to hold the crease for a lengthy period in the first innings, but not for too many runs. They will begin the hosts’ fight on the last day, with 289 runs needed for an improbable triumph as India seeks the remaining eight wickets.
Brilliant knock from Rohit Sharma
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Rohit Sharma became the first batter in Test cricket history to record 30 consecutive double-digit runs. The previous record holder was Sri Lanka legend Mahela Jayawardene, who had 29 double-digit scores to his name, but Rohit broke it on Day 4 of the second Test match against the West Indies at Port of Spain. Often considered as a white-ball specialist, Rohit has proven in recent years that he is just as good a batsman in Test cricket as he is in limited-overs games.
Intervention of Rain
Rain was expected for the final day, which introduced an element of uncertainty as both sides strategized to make the most of their limited playing time. The weather conditions might play a significant role in determining the outcome of the game, adding an exciting element to the proceedings. With the intervention of rain, the match was forced for early lunch.
