KL Rahul produced a brilliant innings on Day 2 of the 1st Test against the West Indies at Ahmedabad. He scored his 11th Test century, ending unbeaten on 100* off 192 balls.
Starting the day at 53*, Rahul played with great patience and skill, hitting 12 boundaries to anchor India’s innings. His knock helped India reach 218/3, taking a 56-run lead over the West Indies’ first-innings total of 162.
Rahul’s century also marked a personal milestone, as he surpassed some previous opener records, cementing his place as one of India’s most reliable top-order batsmen.
He shared a strong partnership with Shubman Gill, who contributed a valuable 50, ensuring India remained in control of the match.
Rahul’s performance set the tone for the rest of the series, showing both resilience and class at the crease.
Match Summary
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Date: October 3, 2025
West Indies’ First Innings: 162 All Out
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Top Scorer: Roston Chase – 37 runs
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Key Partnerships: None significant; the West Indies struggled to build partnerships
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Fall of Wickets: 1-12 (Tagenarine Chanderpaul), 2-20 (John Campbell), 3-39 (Brandon King), 4-42 (Alick Athanaze), 5-58 (Jermaine Blackwood), 6-88 (Roston Chase), 7-114 (Joshua Da Silva), 8-130 (Jayden Seales), 9-150 (Jomel Warrican), 10-162 (Alzarri Joseph)
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Bowling Highlights: Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah led the Indian attack, sharing seven wickets between them on Day 1 .
India’s Response: 218/3 at Lunch on Day 2
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KL Rahul: 100* (192 balls, 12 fours)
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Shubman Gill: 50 (94 balls)
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Dhruv Jurel: 14* (37 balls)
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Fall of Wickets: 1-121 (Shubman Gill, 50)
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Session Summary: In the first session of Day 2, India scored 97 runs in 29 overs, losing just one wicket (Shubman Gill).
Key Moments:
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KL Rahul’s Century: KL Rahul reached his 11th Test century, anchoring India’s innings with a composed knock.
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Partnerships: The 68-run opening stand between Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal set a solid foundation. After Jaiswal’s dismissal, Rahul and Gill added 50 runs for the second wicket, stabilizing the innings.
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West Indies’ Bowling Efforts: Roston Chase was the pick of the bowlers for the West Indies, taking 2 wickets for 37 runs in 13 overs. However, the Indian batsmen managed to counter the bowling attack effectively.
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India’s Score: 218/3 (67 overs)
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Lead: 56 runs over West Indies’ first innings total of 162
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Key Batsmen: KL Rahul (100*), Dhruv Jurel (14*)
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Next Steps: India aims to build a substantial lead in the second session of Day 2
Day 2 Match Summary: India Takes Control
Day 2 at the Narendra Modi Stadium was dominated by India, thanks to KL Rahul’s brilliant century. After resuming at 53*, Rahul anchored the innings and ensured India built a strong lead over the West Indies.
Shubman Gill supported well with a composed 50, forming a solid partnership that frustrated the opposition bowlers. Together, they added over 100 runs for the second wicket, giving India stability.
The West Indies’ bowlers tried various strategies, with Jason Holder and Alzarri Joseph making occasional breakthroughs. However, India remained in control, losing only one wicket after lunch.
By the end of Day 2, India was 218/3, leading by 56 runs. The team’s batting depth and disciplined partnerships put them in a commanding position for Day 3.
India’s Batting Resilience on Day 2
India showcased remarkable batting resilience on Day 2, building steadily against disciplined West Indies bowling. The team capitalized on partnerships to stabilize the innings after early jitters.
Middle-order batsmen contributed crucial runs, rotating the strike and punishing loose deliveries to maintain momentum. Their patience and shot selection kept India in control throughout the day.
Despite occasional breakthroughs by West Indies’ bowlers, India’s batters displayed composure, ensuring minimal damage and extending the lead.
By the close of play, India’s strong batting effort put them in a commanding position, setting up a promising platform for Day 3.
