India Dominates Day 2: Rahul, Jadeja and Jurel centuries extend lead to 286 against West Indies

India took complete control on Day 2 of the first Test against West Indies, finishing at 448/5 with a commanding 286-run lead. Ravindra Jadeja remained unbeaten on 104, while Dhruv Jurel smashed his maiden Test century, scoring 125.

Post Published By: Mrinal Pathak
Updated : 3 October 2025, 5:21 PM IST
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Ahmedabad: The second day of the first Test of the ongoing Test series against the West Indies went completely in India's favor. West Indies scored 162 runs in the first innings. India's score was 121 for two on the first day. By stumps on the second day, India had scored 448 runs. West Indies bowlers managed to take only three wickets in the entire day's play. Team India maintains a lead of 286 runs in the first innings. Ravindra Jadeja is unbeaten on 104, while Washington Sundar is unbeaten on 9.

Second Day's Play Ends

By stumps on the second day, India had scored 448 runs for the loss of five wickets. Team India's total lead in the first innings has increased to 286 runs. Ravindra Jadeja is playing on 104 and Washington Sundar is playing on 9. Dhruv Jurel scored the first century of his Test career on the second day.

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Jadeja's Century

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja reached his century just before stumps. This was Jadeja's sixth century, playing his 86th Test. He also scored a century during the England tour, amassing 516 runs in five matches. Jadeja continued his form against the West Indies, reaching his century off 168 balls, studded with six fours and five sixes. Before Jadeja, KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel also scored centuries.

Jural and Jadeja Added 206 runs

KL Rahul scored his 11th century for India in the first session. He completed his maiden Test century off 190 balls. However, he was dismissed on the same score after lunch. Rahul and Shubman Gill put the team in a strong position with a 98-run partnership for the third wicket. Gill reached his 50 off 100 balls, hitting five fours.

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After the dismissal of these two batsmen, Ravindra Jadeja and Dhruv Jurel remained at the crease. They scored runs with ease and took the team past 400. Jurel scored his maiden Test century in the final session. He scored 125 runs off 210 balls, hitting 15 fours and three sixes. Before his dismissal, he shared a 206-run partnership for the fifth wicket with Ravindra Jadeja.

 

Location : 
  • Ahmedabad

Published : 
  • 3 October 2025, 5:21 PM IST